Consular Associate job at Embassy of The United States
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Vacancy title:
Consular Associate

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Embassy of The United States

Deadline of this Job:
19 September 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Consular Associate (USEFMs Only)

Basic Function of the Position:
• Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Consular Chief, 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:
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Completion of High School is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations.

Education Requirements:
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff).
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents, and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
Closing: 09/19/2022

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
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Consular Associate (USEFMs Only)


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 14-09-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-09-2065
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