The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Consular/ACS section.
Job Title: American Citizens Services (ACS) Supervisory Specialist, FSN-09/FP-05 Step 01
Location: Lagos
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function
- The incumbent is a senior LE Staff at a Bureau of Consular Affairs Top 10 Post. S/he is the unit supervisor responsible for providing substantive expertise, supervision, guidance, and training to a team of at least two LE Staff that process all categories of passport and citizenship cases.
- This position is regarded as an authority on complex citizenship and passport casework and incumbent oversees the Special Issuance Agency (SIA) program of diplomatic and official passports for employees of the Mission.
- S/he serves as a point of contact with U.S. law enforcement officers, foreign government contacts, and NGOs on citizenship and passport related matters.
- Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring the consistency and quality of the unit’s day-to-day work and ensuring that it complies with consular section quality standards for Mission Nigeria.
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 or equivalent in Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Management, or Psychology is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience with the application of regulatory material while dealing with the public is required. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience is also required.
- Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level IV (fluent) Speaking in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory material processing and application is required.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with immigration laws and procedures.
- Ability to maintain external and high profile contacts, while being able to use MS Word and Outlook to draft and clear correspondence and legal memorandums is required.
Remuneration
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N5,711,000.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$50,883
EFM/MOH - US$43,812 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/1
Application Closing Date
16th June, 2015.
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 U.S. 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.
- Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.
Or submit to:
[email protected]
Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)
Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)
Note: All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration. a U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to be assigned officially to post.