Job Offers at US Embassy

Summary:

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Receptionist position in the Regional Security Office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

Incumbent serves as a receptionist at the U.S. Consulate and is the first point of contact for visitors to the U.S. Consulate.

The incumbent verifies visitors appointment, contacts offices to be visited, ensures visitors are escorted, and provides visitors with relevant information when necessary. Incumbent provides visitors with information based on knowledge of U.S Government regulations and policies, most often U.S Consulate public access control and visitor's policies

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School is required. 

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience with the public in a clerical or security position in a reputable organization is required.

Skills And Abilities: 

• Must be able to deal with the public in a courteous, yet assertive manner and deal with emotional or angry visa applicants.
• Must be able to explain instructions and/or answer questions in a clear and organized manner.
• Must be able to write notes to mission officers regarding visitor inquiries and/or problems.
• Good computer user skills (MS Word and Outlook) is required for written communication.

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Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Mail Room Clerk position in the Diplomatic Technology Office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply

Duties

The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources. These include but are not limited to local and international mail, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services.

The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window. The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by a designated DT employee.

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of high school or local equivalent is required.

Experience: One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work is required.

Job Knowledge: Knowledge of standard office practices is required. Knowledge of Department of State DPO, Pouch, and host country post regulations and procedures is required; knowledge of local post offices, airport, and train facilities, as well as a local courier systems are required. Good understanding of Mission’s organization, function, personnel, and practices of the agencies to which mail service is provided is required.

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Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the CLO Administrative Assistant position in the Management office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

The Community Liaison Office (CLO) Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Community Liaison Office.

The job holder works under the supervision of the CLO Coordinator and collaborates with the entirety of the CLO staff (CLO Coordinator and Assistant CLO Coordinator) to support the office in successful programming under all eight Areas of Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning), to develop and maintain key contacts, and to manage information that benefits the morale and welfare of the entire Mission.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years administrative/office experience is required.