Receptionist at the U.S. Consulate General

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Receptionist position in the Regional Security Office. 
• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent serves as a receptionist at the U.S. Consulate and is the first point of contact for visitors to the U.S. Consulate.
• The incumbent verifies visitors appointment, contacts offices to be visited, ensures visitors are escorted, and provides visitors with relevant information when necessary.
• Incumbent provides visitors with information based on knowledge of U.S Government regulations and policies, most often U.S Consulate public access control and visitor’s policies

Requirements

Education:

• Completion of Secondary School is required. 

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience with the public in a clerical or security position in a reputable organization is required.

Skills And Abilities: 

• Must be able to deal with the public in a courteous, yet assertive manner and deal with emotional or angry visa applicants.
• Must be able to write notes to mission officers regarding visitor inquiries and/or problems.
• Good computer user skills (MS Word and Outlook) is required for written communication.
• Must be able to explain instructions and/or answer questions in a clear and organized manner.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Application Deadline  3rd July, 2024.