Visa Assistant at US Embassy Nigeria

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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application Closing Date
28th May, 2013
How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST
submit the following, or the application will not
be considered:
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.
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.
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
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.