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Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by Nobody: 7:15am On Jul 06, 2006 |
United States Mission Nigeria Vacancy Announcement No. 2006-064 Date: June 28, 2006 Ref: Subject: VISA ASSISTANT Location: LAGOS - CONSULAR SECTION Applicability: ALL MISSION PERSONNEL OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates POSITION TITLE: Visa Assistant OPENING DATE: June 28, 2006 CLOSING DATE: July 12, 2006 WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week SALARY: *Not Ordinarily Resident: US$35,265 .00 p.a. (Starting salary) (Position Grade: FP-06 to be confirmed by Washington) *Ordinarily Resident: N1,659,076.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: PSA-08 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Visa Assistant in the Consular Section. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: The incumbent will serve as a Team Leader supervising and training a team of four or five FSNs in the full range of administrative processing of Non-Immigrant Visa applications. This includes intake, pre-screening of documents, fraud determination, photo capture, receipt of revalidation cases and handling of documents related to Departments of State and Homeland Security procedures and immigration laws. Responsible for supervising daily intake and processing of over 600 visa applications in one of the busiest consular sections in the world. Ensures compliance with applicable State Department and other regulations pertaining to Non Immigrant Visas. Makes decision and gives advise to team members regarding the determination of visa categories and appropriate annotations. Counsel and guide team members' performance requirements. Writes performance evaluation reports for team members. Implements new visa procedures and policies directed by the Department of Homeland Security through functional supervisor. A copy of the position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (09-461-4000 ext. 4315). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion. 1. A university degree is required. 2. Minimum of five years of progressive work experience involving public contact and application of regulatory material. Supervisory experience is an advantage. 3. Level 4 (fluency) Speaking/Reading English Language is required. Must be fluent in at least one major local language (i.e.: Ibo, Hausa or Yoruba). 4. Must have expert knowledge of the operating procedures of the Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa units, especially indigenous to Nigeria. A broad working knowledge of the Consular Section's internal operational procedures and regulations is required. 5. Ability to understand and apply complex regulations pertaining to the Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa process is required. Ability to deal with the public exercising courtesy, tact and good judgment in each encounter is required. Must posses good drafting, typing and computer skills. The ability to work under pressure is required. Ability to manage all complex scheduling duties in the absence of the Senior FSN. SELECTION PROCESS: When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. 3. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment. 4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. 5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference. 6. Only successful applicants who meet with the minimum requirements will be notified. 7. The Human Resources Office will not accept applications or resume submitted in U.S. Government official envelopes. 8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered: 1. A type-written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae listing all job responsibilities and provides the same information as an OF-612; plus 3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 5. Please indicate position title and vacancy announcement number on the top right corner of the envelope and subject line of application. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Embassy of the United States of America Human Resources Office Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central District Area Abuja POINT OF CONTACT: Tel: 09-461-4000 ext. 4315 Fax: 09-461-4036 DEFINITIONS: 1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria: --U.S. citizen; --Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18; --Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority; --Is resident at the sponsoring employee's or uniform service member's post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and --Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services. 2. AEFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a US agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above. 3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee. 4. Ordinary Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country. 5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS: July 12, 2006 An Equal Opportunity Employer |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by Seun(m): 1:32pm On Jul 06, 2006 |
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Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by Busta(f): 1:56pm On Jul 06, 2006 |
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Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by pfowighz(m): 5:32pm On Jul 06, 2006 |
Are you sure this position is open to non-citizens of nigeria |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by dearie(m): 5:38pm On Jul 09, 2006 |
tanx for the info. I hope it goes thru" |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by kunle1(m): 7:37pm On Jul 09, 2006 |
thanks for the info |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by Hotstepper(f): 8:31pm On Jul 09, 2006 |
yea, are you sure Nigerian residence are qulaified |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by Nobody: 11:44am On Jul 10, 2006 |
@ Busta, trying checking my picture on my profile. My pics is there now!! Hotstepper, its opened to Nigerians and Residence Nigerians Busta: |
Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by omobamital(f): 12:40pm On Jul 10, 2006 |
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Re: Visa Assistant Needed At Embassy by amoke115: 1:04pm On Jul 10, 2006 |
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