Vacancy at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos

Visa Assistant (Team Lead) – U.S. Consulate General Lagos

Organisation: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-012
Application Deadline: 27 July 2026

Overview

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is recruiting a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Visa Assistant (Team Lead) within the Consular Section.

The successful candidate will supervise a team responsible for processing both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications while ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and monitor a team of 6–8 locally employed staff
• Oversee processing of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications
• Handle complex or sensitive visa cases and escalate when necessary
• Lead one of four rotating Visa Unit teams
• Ensure compliance with U.S. immigration regulations and internal procedures
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • English / Humanities or related field
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter required

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Experience applying regulatory policies and working with the public

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws and visa procedures
• Familiarity with visa processing systems (NIV & IV programs)
• Ability to interpret policies and explain procedures clearly

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Level IV English)
• Fluency in at least one Nigerian language (Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: USD $25,357
• Opportunity to work with an international diplomatic mission
• Professional growth in consular and immigration services

Additional Conditions

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Subject to background checks and possible medical examination
• Must be available to resume within 6 weeks of receiving clearance

How to Apply

Apply through the official U.S. Government recruitment portal:

Apply for Visa Assistant (Team Lead)

Important Notes

• Ensure your application clearly addresses education, experience, and language requirements
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified
• Candidates may be required to complete language or skills assessments

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.