US :Graduate Visa Assistant Vacancy At The U.S. Embassy In Abuja

Graduate Visa Assistant Vacancy At The U.S. Embassy In Abuja

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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position below in the Consular Section:
Job Title: Visa Assistant, FSN-07/FP-07*
Ref: A31904
Location: Abuja – Consular (CONS)
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position
The 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.
S/he 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.
Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
University degree in Art, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Science, or Sociology is required.
General knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular Section functions is required.
Proficiency in MS Word, spreadsheets and use of consular applications, and accurate data entry skills are required.
Minimum of one (1) year clerical work experience in a busy office environment is required.
Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is required.
Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP**
Important Information:
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.
Additional Selection Criteria
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actu

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