Lagos Visa Assistant Job at U.S. Embassy Nigeria

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Job Title: Visa Assistant,*FSN-07/FP-07

Employer: United States Mission

No. 2013-053

Ref: A31201

Subject: VISA ASSISTANT (CORRESPONDENCE UNIT)

Location: LAGOS – CONSULAR

Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES  

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2,957,362 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$39,994

EFM/MOH – US$34,324 (Starting Salary) p.a.

Position Grade: FP-07

NOTE: 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.  

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Visa Assistant in the Correspondence Unit of the Consular section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: – Incumbent responds accurately and efficiently to incoming email, phone and postal mail correspondence regarding American Citizens Services and immigrant and non-immigrant visas from both the public and Congressional offices.  – Incumbent 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.

1. A University degree in one of the following: Social Sciences, Humanities, Language Arts, or Natural Sciences is required.

2. Minimum of two (2) years work experience in Consular or other work related to customer service, correspondence, or the application of regulatory material is required.

3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is required.

4. The incumbent must have general knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular Section functions.

5. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

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:

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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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://s.jobnavy.com/DS-174

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 address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. A typewritten 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://s.jobnavy.com/LD39s

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Embassy of the United States of America

Human Resources Office

Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive

Central District Area

Abuja.

Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261

Fax: 09-461-4036

CLOSING DATE: October 10, 2013

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