Travel Clerk 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: Travel Clerk – Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs) (Airport Expeditor)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-019
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 0910 6
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-6

 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

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

Experience:  

• Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible office or clerical experience is required.

Job Knowledge:  

• Knowledge of Nigerian immigration rules and custom regulations is required. Familiarity with airlines check in procedures is required.
• Expert knowledge of the job details and accurate knowledge of USG security requirement is required.
• Knowledge of current U.S. Mission to Nigeria security procedures to/from the airports is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify the level of your proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Good working knowledge of speaking/reading/writing in English Language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Computers skills and familiarity with windows, Microsoft word processing and spread sheet programs is required.
• Must have strong drafting skills to draft correspondence to Embassies, airlines and hotels. Must be able to use Embassy radio network.
• Must be able to interact professionally with aggressive individuals sometimes.
• Must have level 1 typing ability (less than 5 words per minute).
• Must be tactful yet effective, in dealing with American personnel.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Must have good driving skills with valid Nigeria driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.

Must be able to lift not more than 50lb.

Required Documents

• To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• University Degree OR University Transcript
• Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

 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
23rd February, 2023.