About The Job
Job 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 three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of High School is required.
Evaluations
- LANGUAGE: Fluent English in speaking, reading and writing required. This may be tested.
Equal Employement Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission 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.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
How To Apply For The Job | Consular Associate at U.S. Embassy Accra
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 13th March, 2023