Company: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Job Title: Information Management Assistant
Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-023
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 43,543 per year
Company Overview
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. The Consulate General Lagos serves as the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Information Management Assistant in the Management Office.
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Information Systems Officer, the Information Management Assistant will support the Information Systems Center in managing and administering the Mission’s OpenNet network, classified network, secure voice systems and data processing equipment.
The successful candidate will also assist with diplomatic pouch and mail operations, maintain COMSEC accountability and undertake special projects in support of Mission requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with managing and administering the OpenNet and classified networks.
- Support secure voice and data processing equipment.
- Assist with diplomatic pouch and mail operations.
- Maintain COMSEC accountability.
- Support the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of IT and communications equipment.
- Undertake special projects as assigned to support Mission needs.
- Install workstations, servers, printers and other peripherals.
- Run and terminate network cables and install patch panels.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
Requirements
Education
- Completion of university studies is required.
Work Experience
- At least two years of computer-related work experience is required.
Language
- Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.
Job Knowledge
- Knowledge of IT systems.
- Knowledge of the functions, personnel and practices of the Consulate and its associated agencies.
- Understanding of network and computer systems and basic electronics.
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools, test equipment and procedures for running and terminating cables.
- Knowledge of installing patch panels, workstations, servers, printers and other computer peripherals.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong technical skills in troubleshooting and resolving IT and communications hardware and software issues.
- Full familiarity with the Windows 11 operating system.
- Ability to manually exchange or repair electronic equipment when necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
- Good keyboarding speed.
- Basic numerical skills for asset management.
- Ability to lift boxes and diplomatic pouch bags weighing up to 70 pounds.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official U.S. Mission recruitment portal.
Apply for the Information Management Assistant position
Application Closing Date
11th September, 2026.