Alliance Française de Lagos is recruiting a Visa Agent (F/M) for the French Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Alliance Française de Lagos is recruiting a Visa Agent (F/M) for the French Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.
Location: Abuja
Position Summary:
Under the authority of the Head of Chancellery, the Visa Agent will be responsible for examining visa application files, ensuring compliance with visa regulations, and making decisions on applications. The agent will also act as deputy during the absence of the Head of the Consular Section.
Main Activities:
- Visa Services: Apply and monitor visa regulations; verify, examine, and decide on visa applications; oversee service provider activities; participate in improving service quality; train and supervise staff and temporary workers.
- Chancellery Affairs: Reception of French citizens; maintain the Register of French people abroad; issue French biometric and emergency passports; manage civil status registers, PACS, nationality files, school scholarships, elections, social affairs, and security plans including evacuation procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Confirmed professional knowledge of consular professions of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE/IFAAC).
- Knowledge of a local language and familiarity with the region are advantageous.
This position offers the opportunity to work within the world’s largest cultural network and contribute to high-quality consular services in Nigeria.
Apply here:
https://emplois.diplomatie.gouv.fr/nos-offres/4931eab5-eeff-429e-88f5-d33f46332108?utm
