American Embassy Job Vacancies for Visa

Assistant



The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ

a suitable and qualified candidate for the

position of Visa Assistant in the Consular

section.



Position: Visa Assistant



Ref: A31907



Location: Abuja



Basic Function of the Position:

Incumbent acts as a full NIV Team member,

performing difficult and responsible clerical

and related work, pertaining to the full range

of non –immigrant Visa services. The incumbent

performs relevant clerical duties involved in

the delivering of Visa services within the non-

immigrant Visa Unit of the Consular Section,

in accordance with Unit Standard Operating

procedures and established visa processing

guidelines.



To obtain a copy of this announcement please

visit our Mission websites at: http://

nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

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.

Current employees serving a probationary

period are not eligible to apply.

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.

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.

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.

A University 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, Social

Science, Pure Science or Sociology is

required.

The incumbent should have a general

knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular

Section functions.

Must be proficient in Microsoft office

applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Minimum of six (6) months clerical work

experience in a busy office environment is

required.

Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English

is required.

Level III (good working knowledge)

Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is

required.

Remuneration

OR –Ordinarily Resident – N2,250,420p.a.

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade:

FSN-06

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances

will be paid in accordance with the Mission

Local Compensation Plan.



How To Apply

Interested applicants for this position

MUST submit the following, or the

application will not be considered:

Any other documentation (e.g., essays,

certificates, awards, copies of degrees

earned) that 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.

Application for US Federal Employment

(DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum

vitae that provides the same information as a

DS-174; plus.

Candidates who claim US Veterans

preference must provide a copy of their

Form DD-214 with their application.

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

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Note:

All ordinarily resident applicants must have

the required work and/or residency permits

to be eligible for consideration.

All applicants MUST address each selection

criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each

criterion or the application will not be

considered.



Application Deadline 28th May, 2013





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