Consular Associate at U.S. Embassy Accra

The Embassy of the United States of America in Accra is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Ghana. It is the focal point for events relating to the United States held in Ghana.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Officer, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).  The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies.  Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.  Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of two years of office administrative experience is required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Fluency in English (Reading, Speaking and writing is required) (Language proficiency may be tested).