U.S. Mission Recruitment 2023, List of Vacancies and How to Apply

U.S. Mission Recruitment 2023, List of Vacancies and How to Apply

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

List of Current Job Vacancies at U.S. Mission Recruitment

The following vacancies are currently available at U.S. Mission Recruitment

Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)
Education Outreach Assistant
Electrical Maintenance Worker (Electrician)

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Requirements for Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)

A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required. One (1) additional year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, and USG safety and security standards is required.
Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space is required.
Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment is required.
Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations, as well as knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Completion of Secondary School or High School Education is required.
Must have a Valid Nigerian driver’s license.
The ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading is required.
Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently.
Must be able to lift a maximum of 5 lbs (23kg) under OSHA standards.
The ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters, etc. is required.
Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs.
The ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to the authority concerned is required.
Must be able to perform assigned tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.

Requirements for Education Outreach Assistant

A University Degree in Education, American Studies, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, or local equivalent is required. (NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required)
Two (2) years of experience in education, communications, marketing, or public outreach is required
Two (2) years of University Studies certificate in any field.
Five (5) years of experience in education, communications, marketing, or public outreach is required.
Detailed knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, the college application process, standardized entrance exams, and financial aid is required. Knowledge of the U.S. political system, American history, literature, culture, and geography is required.
General knowledge of the latest trends within the academic field of American Studies is required. Familiarity with virtual applications and technologies, including Massive Open Online Courses and digital tools used by students, teachers, and professors, is required.
General knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods is required.
A thorough understanding of the attitudes and preferences of the EV audience sector in Nigeria, including the regional, ethnic, social, cultural, linguistic, and other factors and institutions that shape those attitudes, is required.
Detailed knowledge of Nigerian secondary and tertiary academic institutions, standards of instruction and curriculum relating to the United States, and general standards and practice for education systems and NGOs is required.
Knowledge of typical customer service standards and marketing tools designed to engage specific audience segments in Nigeria, particularly the EV sector, is required. Knowledge of the latest trends in audience engagement in related public service institutions, such as think tanks, museums, academic institutions, and professional training institutes, as relevant to the EV sector, is required.
Understanding of communication trends in the region and internationally is required. Must be familiar with digital practices and procedures used by or influential with the Nigerian educational and broader EV sectors.
Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
Must have strong analytic skills.
Must be able to identify, analyze, predict, and assess EV audience attitudes evaluate the impact of activities and projects and modify approaches for the best outcomes.
Must be able to perceive the emergence of new influencers and adjust operations and programs accordingly.
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local educational priorities and practices.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing materials for publication in English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo.
Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations and different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures.
Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo for public programs.
Strong management skills are required, including the ability to support the Country Education Specialist (or CPAO designee) and Education Outreach Coordinator as they develop and oversee project budgets and organize, run, and present projects such as workshops, seminars, digital and in-person conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and camps.
Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required.
Thorough knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, is required.
Must be able to use social media and mobile platforms, MOOCs, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video tools.
Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets.

Requirements for Electrical Maintenance Worker (Electrician)

Completion of Secondary School is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.
Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.
Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, and determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance, and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.
Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits, and material lists.
Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
A flexible approach to working shifts and answering emergency calls at all hours.
Must have a clear valid Nigerian driver’s license.

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How to Apply for U.S. Mission Recruitment

If you are interested in any of the above-listed positions, kindly submit your application form or CV here: Click here to apply online before the application closing date.

Application Closing Date for U.S. Mission Recruitment

The last day to submit your application is 1st December 2023.