Administrative Assistant at the U.S. Embassy

U.S. Mission is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Employee of Mission – All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-005
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Series/Grade: LE – 0105 8
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

About U.S. Mission: 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.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Political Science, Secretarial Studies, Business studies or Security studies is required.
• Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience: 

• Minimum of (5) five years progressive experience in general administrative duties including investigative experience is required

Job Knowledge: 

• Good working knowledge of general office administration and related procedures, investigative techniques, police procedures, criminal behavior, and technical report writing pertaining to investigative casework is required.
• Good working knowledge of documentary sources, information, and familiarity with pertinent Nigerian and U.S. laws is required.
• Good working knowledge of the structure and functions of Nigerian national-level security agencies is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• Language:  Fluent speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2023