Consular Associate at the U.S. 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: Consular Associate

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-023RA
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Tim

Summary

• The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Associate position in the Consular Section.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). 
• The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies.  Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.  Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Requirements

• Completion of High School is required

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of office administration is required. 

Language: 

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations is required.

Skills And Abilities:
The following skills and abilities are required: 

• Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff).
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents, and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Salary
USD $43,112  / per year.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2025.