Public Engagement Assistant at U.S. Consulate General

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

Job Title: Public Engagement Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-132
Location: Lagos
Appointment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Series / Grade: LE – 6510 8

 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

• A University Degree in International Relations, Communications, Public Relations, Sociology, Intercultural / Multicultural Studies, or local equivalent is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment is required, with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job.

Job Knowledge:

• Detailed knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and American interests as they apply to the host country and especially to the Emerging Voices sector is required.
• Detailed understanding of the full range of Public Diplomacy tactics and tools designed to engage Emerging Voices audiences, and general knowledge of cross-cultural communications, is required.
• Detailed understanding of exchange programs is required.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.