The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is hiring a Visa Assistant Team Lead to supervise visa processing.
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Quick Summary of Visa Assistant (Team Lead) at U.S. Consulate General Lagos
| Company | U.S. Mission to Nigeria – USDA |
| Category | Job |
| Type | Full time |
| Job title | Visa Assistant (Team Lead) |
| Salary | USD $25,357 /Per Year |
| Location | Lagos |
| Work Schedule: | Full-time – 40 hours per week |
| Experience Required | 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 27th July, 2026 |
About the U.S. Mission to Nigeria
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises the Embassy in Abuja, FCT and the Consulate General in Lagos. The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission to the Nigerian people in the southern part of the country. Together we are committed to enhancing bilateral relations and advancing mutual growth through diplomacy, development and strategic alliances.
Job Summary
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Visa Assistant (Team Lead) position in the Consular Section.
This leadership role is critical to the efficient and secure processing of visa applications, ensuring that consular operations meet the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Position supervises, monitors, and trains a team of six to eight Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) in the task of processing the full range of non-immigrant and immigrant visas for Nigerian citizens and third-country nationals.
Refers only unusual, complex, or questionable cases to the LE Staff Supervisory Visa Assistant or Consular Officer.
Employee leads one of four rotating Visa Unit teams, who share duties over the course of the year.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selected candidates must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Literature in English, Law, Humanities or related fields is required. NYSC Certificate or Exemption letter is required.
Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
- If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in the application of regulatory material and in public contact work is required.
Language:
- Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required. Fluent speaking/reading/writing in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa is required.
Job Knowledge:
- Must have detailed knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and procedures, and the Unit’s standard operating procedures and Departmental guidance relating to correspondence on complex visa issues.
- Must have a complete understanding of all computer based NIV and IV programs.
- Ability to understand general procedures and documents and effectively apply them to relevant contexts and explain such information clearly to other individuals.
Skills and Abilities
- IT Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Communication Skills: Ability to draft clear and professional correspondence in Level IV English; must be able to interpret and discuss matters in at least one local Nigerian language.
- Interpersonal Skills: Tact and sound judgment in dealing with the public, including the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and preserve the integrity of the consular system.
- Resilience: Ability to withstand external pressure from persistent applicants and petitioners while remaining professional and composed.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize work to suit team needs, and lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
Salary
USD $25,357 per annum.
How to Apply
If you are interested and qualified for this job role, kindly click on the application link below to start your application online:
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