U.S. Consulate Recruits Visa Assistant

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and
qualified candidate for the position in the Consular Section (CONS):

Job Title:  Visa Assistant

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent responds accurately and efficiently to incoming email,
  phone and postal mail correspondence regarding American Citizens
  Services and immigrant and non-immigrant visa from both the public and
  Congressional offices.
• S/he reports directly to the Correspondence Team Leader and works
  closely with LES team leaders, unit chiefs, and with the entry-level
  officer assisting the Correspondence Unit.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants Must
address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application
will not be considered:

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in MS software packages with the ability to draft correspondences and respond independently to inquiries.
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience in Consular or other work
  related to customer services, correspondence, or the application of
  regulatory material is required.
• A University degree in one of the following: Social Sciences,
  Accounting, Humanities, Language Arts, or Natural Science is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.
  Language proficiency will be tested. Level IV (fluent) of one other
  local language (Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba) is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S.
Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given
preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement
  (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first
  90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a
  position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least
  one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered
  eligible to apply for this position.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating
  of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee
  Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member
  Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions
  within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

Salary
Or Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N4,766,721 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor – Not-Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$40,665 p.a. EFM/MOH – US$35,014 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07*
Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS – 174; plus.
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD – 214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of
  degrees earned) that directly addresses the qualification requirements
  of the position as listed above.
• A type written and signed application letter specifically applying
  for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as
  advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on
  the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e – mail) submissions to one entry/e – mail
  not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats,
  not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Point of Contact: Tel: 09-461-400009-461-4000 Ext 4261

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note:

• Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
• All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work
  and residency permits to be eligible for Consideration. A U.S. Citizen
  EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the
  sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to
  Be assigned officially to post.