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Consular Associate - USEFMs only - Visa Unit

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Announcement Number: Nairobi-2024-0151
Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi
Position Title: Consular Associate (USEFMs only) - Visa Unit
Open Period: 12/31/2024 - 01/12/2025
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Series/Grade: FP - 1405 6/7/8
Salary: Not Specified
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-6
Duty Location: 1 Vacancy in Nairobi, KE
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:

  • HR Section

  • Phone: 000-000-0000

  • Email: NairobiRecruitment@state.gov

Position Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the Public
Who May Apply/Clarification:

  • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

  • For USEFMs, FS is FP. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
    Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
    Appointment Type: Permanent, Definite not to Exceed 5 Years
    Start Date: Anticipated Summer 2025
    Supervisory Position: No
    Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
    Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

  • Provide consular services to U.S. citizens and conduct non-adjudicatory visa processing.

  • Assist in investigation and validation studies.

  • Handle 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

Requirements:

  • Education: Completion of High School.

  • Experience:

    • Three years of office administrative experience, including at least one year of consular experience.

    • Or two years of office administration (FP-07 Training Level).

    • Or one year of office administration (FP-08 Training Level).

    • Preference given to candidates qualified at the full performance level.

Evaluations:

  • Language: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.

  • Skills and Abilities:

    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management.

    • Strong organizational, task management, and filing skills.

    • Ability to write official correspondence and reports.

    • Ability to learn and apply complex U.S. and host country laws, regulations, and legal precedents.

    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.

    • Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public in sensitive situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Hiring Preferences

Priority Order:

  1. AEFM/USEFM candidates who are preference-eligible U.S. Veterans.

  2. AEFM/USEFM candidates.

  3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights.

Note: Applicants claiming veteran status must submit appropriate documentation (e.g., DD-214).

Application Instructions

Submit your application through the U.S. Embassy Job Portal under Job Openings.
Required Documents:

  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent).

  • DD-214, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable).

  • SF-50 (if applicable).

  • High School Diploma.

  • Passport.

Next Steps

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further details, visit the complete position description here.

Thank you for your interest in working with the U.S. Mission in Nairobi.

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