US Embassy Job Recruitment 2022/2023 Application Portal – Apply Now

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US Embassy Job Recruitment 2022 – We are glad to inform the general public that US Embassy is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant job positions in their organization. Interested applicants should kindly follow the job application procedures below to apply successfully.

US Embassy – The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supervisory Special Consular Services Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-007RA
Location: Lagos
Series / Grade: LE – 1420 9
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Appointment Type: Permanent

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Main Responsibilities

Incumbent serves as Mission expert on matters of Nigerian law and provides expert legal oversight for Special Citizen Services (SCS) and citizenship services.
As an expert in this function, the incumbent performs the full range of the most difficult, responsible and specialized aspects of SCS duties including deaths, arrests, management of emergency medical and dietary assistance or repatriation accounts and other emergencies.
She/he requires a minimum amount of supervision and Consular Personnel can rely on his/her knowledge, tact and good judgment.
She/he provides considerable technical guidance to lower grade employees and newly-arrived Consular Officers.
The position directly supervises one Supervisory ACS Assistant and indirectly supervises four Passport / Citizenship Assistant.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Psychology, Law/Criminal Justice or Behavioral Sciences is required.
Must have a NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.
Minimum of fou4r years of relevant work experience in consular, legal, and dealing with the public or other related work experience; one year of which must be supervisory experience.
Professional knowledge of Nigerian legal system is required. Must have knowledge of all applicable international conventions and treaties, including the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
This may be tested. Applicants MUST address ALL language proficiency requirements to be considered.
Fluency in Oral and Written English.
Communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills to serve as unit supervisor. Drafting, analysis, and legal skills to serve as Section legal expert.
Stress-management, customer service, and flexibility to work in a high-stress environment during peak season and in times of emergency or crisis.
Ability to deal effectively with the public and ability to solve problems. Excellent drafting and typing skills are required.

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Required Documents

Residency and / or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
NYSC Certificate
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

Remuneration

NGN 10,908,677 (USD $48,667)
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Title: Surveillance Detection (SD) Program Technician

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-023
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 0710 5
Work Schedule: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-5

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Main Responsibilities

Job holder performs the compilation of individual reports from Surveillance Detection Unit (SDU) personnel and other sources at the U.S. Mission in a standard format.
S/he is responsible for input of suspicious incident reports, images, and investigative material into an information systems database, retrieving and extracting reports of data, reviewing data to identify trends, patterns, circumstances, frequency of events, and preparing analysis documents for the RSO.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a SSCE certificate.
Minimum of 2 year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security is required.
Knowledge of surveillance techniques, as well as awareness of cultural norms and customs is required.
This may be tested. Applicants MUST address ALL language proficiency requirements to be considered.
Good working knowledge Reading/Writing/Reading English is required.
Basic computer skills are required to include key boarding skills with accuracy and ability to use Microsoft Office suite is required.
Ability to analyze and organize a variety of data and write coherent reports required.

Remuneration

NGN3,652,290 Annually

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Procedures

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.

Importance Information

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members

As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form.
If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates

Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.