Job Openings at US Embassy in Nigeria (2 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the job openings at US Embassy in Nigeria.

US Embassy of Nigeria – A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international intergovernmental organization (such as the United Nations) present in another state to represent the sending state/organization officially in the receiving state.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. 

Individuals interested in the job openings at US Embassy in Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Economic & Commercial Assistant

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Abuja | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abuja
• Category: Admin Jobs
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Description:

The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic & Commercial Assistant in the Economic Office.

Duties

The Economic and Commercial Assistant maintains contacts with officials, business leaders, and experts who are influential stakeholders in the Nigeria market in support of the Mission’s commercial diplomacy. The jobholder prepares analysis and other written products for the U.S. Mission to advance commercial diplomacy in Nigeria.

Cultivates, develops, and maintains contacts throughout Nigeria’s government, private sector, academia, and others who are stakeholders in the business environment and investment climate. The position will support official U.S. delegations to Nigeria. Support the Economic Section’s engagement with these contacts in coordination with colleagues at Consulate General Lagos. 

By engaging contacts, attending trade events and government conferences, and other means of research, prepare analysis on Nigeria’s economic policies and conditions as directed with a particular focus on priority areas in the Integrated Country Strategy and elements most important to U.S. commercial interests. 

Beyond analysis, gain insights and market intelligence to inform the Mission’s efforts to find or create business deal opportunities for American companies in Nigeria, including but not limited to major tenders, projects, or procurements. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, political science, public administration, or law is required. (NYSC Certificate or Exemption is required)

​​​​Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in government, business, academia or management working on business analysis or consulting, technology, industry, or related field is required.

Language: 

• Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in English is required. 

Job Knowledge:

• Must have detailed knowledge of business and of Nigeria’s political economy.

Skills And Abilities:

Ability to engage with a wide variety (mid to high-level) of contacts in government; ability to write concise, analytical, well organized, grammatically correct, effective, and persuasive English in a limited amount of time; and ability to work effectively as a team player is required. Must be able to interact professionally with Embassy employees at all levels. Incumbent must be able to perform market analysis and relate economic developments to political and social forces. Ability to obtain material from varied sources and draft cables and reports of a factual nature in precise and accurate form is required. Excellent speaking skills and ability to use Microsoft Software Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Basic keyboarding skills is required. Must have good numerical skills to perform economic analysis.

Salary:USD $31,771 /Per Year

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Protocol Assistant

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Admin Jobs
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Description:

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Protocol Assistant position in the Executive Office.

Duties

• The incumbent is the chief protocol staff and aids the Principal Officer as a staff assistant. 
• The incumbent maintains relationships with Nigerian government officials, traditional rulers, diplomatic missions, and key members of the private sector. 
• The incumbent also arranges official meetings, events, and other activities for the Principal Officer, visiting U.S. officials (including the Ambassador and DCM), the Political and Economic Section and other senior staff.  This includes liaising with the Abuja FO, the General Services Office, Public Affairs Section, Regional Security Office, FCS, FAS, and the official residence employees to coordinate all logistical support required. 
• The incumbent also prepares briefing materials and other documents as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A university degree in English, International Relations, Business, Communications, or related field is required.
• NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion is required

Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience dealing with the public in a service-oriented environment is required.

Job Knowledge: 

• A thorough working knowledge of Nigeria, its transportation systems, sites, hotels, etc.  
• Sound geographical and cultural knowledge of Nigeria and an understanding of the political and economic dynamics of the country.  
• Good knowledge of U.S. Government practices and policies.  

Skills And Abilities:  

• Ability to communicate with all levels of officials.
• Ability to interpret official documents and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to use related software.
• Ability to draft documents in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner is required.

Salary:USD $25,357 /Per Year

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