Consular Associate at US Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. The U.S. Consulate General Lagos serves as the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

Consular Associate

Company: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary: USD $43,543 per year
Announcement Number: Abuja-2026-029
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
Qualification: High School completion

Job Summary

The U.S. Embassy Abuja is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Consular Associate in the Consular Section.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief and handle a wide range of responsibilities across the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).
• Provide consular services to U.S. citizens.
• Conduct non-adjudicatory visa processing.
• Assist with investigation and validation studies.
• Handle correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress and other relevant parties.
• Secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Job Knowledge

• General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations is required.

Requirements

• Completion of High School is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of office administration experience is required.
• Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English is required.
• Applicants should address the English language requirement in their ERA application.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State (DOS) Secret Security clearance.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to input data into consular systems with minimum errors and identify and correct errors made by applicants and fellow staff.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications, including information and database management.
• Strong organisational skills, including task management and filing skills.
• Good communication and writing skills suitable for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Tact and good judgement when dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity when evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host-country laws, regulations, legal precedents and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible local employees.
• Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants can discuss benefits with the HR Office.
• Pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the U.S. Mission to Nigeria recruitment portal.

Application Link: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=bk9pnhbrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=77155&orgId=87

Application Closing Date

23rd September, 2026