Mar 12, U.S. Mission in Nigeria Visa Assistant (Non-Immigrant/Immigrant) Jobs

Duties

The Visa Assistant (NIV/IV) performs a wide range of consular duties associated with delivering nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and immigrant visa (IV) services, in accordance with the Consular Section’s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines.

Incumbent performs data-entry, document review, correspondence, passport manifesting, visa printing, and other general office work. Customer service focus is essential in a Consular Section that addresses a diverse range of applicants in person and via correspondence daily.

The position requires a high-level attention to detail to ensure case meet documentary requirements, as well as to spot trends or potential issues and escalate those as necessary. The job holder is fully cross trained to function in any role as required by visa demand and scheduling.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of two (2) years of college or university studies is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualification and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years’ experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, or problem-solving experience is required.

Please address this factor in your

ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English Language is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:

Good understanding of local governmental organizations, immigration law and practices, and cultural and social practices is required.

Skills And Abilities:

Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, and Outlook and basic knowledge of MS Excel and Power Point is required.

Must be able to perform work with accuracy at a quick, rapid pace.

Must be able to deal effectively with the public, exercising tact, and be able to work under continuous pressure and time constraints.

Must demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision, and strong interpersonal skills.

Must have good skills for drafting written correspondence in both English and local language.

Must be able to apply good judgment in evaluating evidence, protecting sensitive information, and applying regulations correctly.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Mission in Nigeria Visa Assistant (Non-Immigrant/Immigrant) Jobs

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