Visa Assistant Job in Nigeria at U.S. Embassy

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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); 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

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

Visa Assistant Job in Nigeria