Job Title: Visa Assistant (2 positions), FSN-07
Ref: A31153, A31206
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Organisation: United States Mission Abuja (U.S. Embassy in Abuja)
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR -Ordinarily Resident–N2,506,239 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
FSN-7/1
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$39,994
EFM – US$34,324 Starting Salary p.a., FP-07/1
Note: all ordinarily resident applicants must have the Required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for Consideration.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
• The incumbents' perform the complex task of processing the full range of Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) services, which includes the administrative processing of A and B Referrals and business-related NIV applications.
• Other responsibilities include taking custody of visa foils, applicants' passports and other sensitive travel documents; performing relevant clerical duties involved in the delivery of visa services; assisting the unit Team Leader in completing administrative tasks and maintaining necessary nonimmigrant visa correspondence. Incumbent is also responsible for assisting with the processing of Deportee/Withdrawal cases.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. A Bachelor Degree in one of the following: Art, Business Administration,
Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language,
History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts,
Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a consular environment, customer service
related position or work applying regulatory material.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Yoruba or Igbo or Hausa
is required.
4. Level III (minimum of 40 WPM) of typing is required. Must be able to draft
correspondence quickly and with minimal errors.
5. Must have intermediate skill level in the use of computer-based programs and
Microsoft Office packages.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to
apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel 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.5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.
6. Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
7. The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resumes submitted in
U.S. Government official envelopes.
8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your
application package. Failure to do so will disqualify your application.
9. This position requires a security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf); plus.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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.
Instructions for Completing DS-174 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf)
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
Deadline: December 30, 2011.
Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/VacancyAnnouncement2011-075VisaAssistant_2positions_-Lagos.pdf)
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