Diplomatic Associate at the U.S. Embassy in Lagos

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is looking for qualified and certified candidates for the two (2) Diplomatic Associate roles in the Diplomatic Section.

Obligations

• Under the direct oversight of the Diplomatic Head, the Diplomatic Associate is allocated a variety of duties in the American Citizen Solutions (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). 
• The jobholder delivers diplomatic solutions to U.S. citizens, executes non-adjudicatory visa processing, and helps in investigative and confirmation studies. 
• Incumbent also manages correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and organizer governments, Congress, and other parties. 
• Must be capable to secure and preserve a Secret level guard clearance.

Teaching Credentials

Finalization of Secondary school is essential.

Expertise:

At least three years of workspace managerial expertise with a minimum of one year of diplomatic expertise is essential. 

Qualifications:

• All selected applicants must be capable to acquire and hold a secret level guard clearance. 
• All selected applicants will be subject to a profile investigative and may be subject to a pre-job medical exam.  
• Selected applicant must be capable to begin operating within a rational period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency approval and/or clearances/qualifications or their nomination may end.