APPLY FOR THE ONGOING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VACANCY AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, LAGOS

 The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.

They maintained only two diplomatic posts, in London and Paris, as well as 10 consular posts. More than 230 years later, the Department’s workforce includes some 13,000 members of the Foreign Service, 11,000 Civil Service employees, and 45,000 locally employed staff at more than 270 diplomatic missions worldwide.

* Position Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

* Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-055

* Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

  For All Interested Candidates.

* Open Period: April-22-2021 - May-07-2021.

* Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1

* Series/Grade: LE - 0105 7

* Salary: NGN ₦6,455,212 (USD $38,056)

* Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hour per week.

* Promotion Potential: LE-7

* Duty Location(s):1 in Lagos, NIG.

* Telework Eligible:

No.

Duties

The incumbent assists Commercial Counselor and Commercial Attaché in all secretarial-related tasks, including setting up appointments with high level officials, trade associations and other Embassies, and in keeping the Counselor's detailed diary up to the minute. Handles domestic and international travel requirements for two American officers as well as nine LE Staff members. Prepares time and attendance for two American and local staff of nine. S/he is the holder of a $20,000 Department of Commerce purchase card and is responsible for all government purchase card transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE: 

Two years' experience in office management as a secretary/administrative assistant is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

College (2 years) or Post-Secondary School is required.

EVALUATIONS:

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

LANGUAGE: 

 Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Good interpersonal skills; organizing and administrative skills; ability to maintain schedules, coordinate extensive travel arrangements (including obtaining additional verifications related to security); ability to stay calm and tactful under pressure and constraints; and composition of non-technical correspondence and maintenance of filing system is required. Typing ability (40 wpm) and advanced computer skills with standard office software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

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 on the top left of the page to create an account. For more information on how to apply: Click here to visit the Mission internet site

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

Residency and/or Work Permit.

Degree (not transcript) and/or

University Transcripts

For EFMs, in addition to the above;

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.