The Visa Assistant (Team Lead) will supervise and lead a team of 6–8 visa processing staff, oversee immigrant and non-immigrant visa application processing, handle complex visa cases, and ensure compliance with U.S. immigration regulations.

• Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Permanent)
• Salary: $25,357 per year
• Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation required

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria represents the United States government in Nigeria, providing diplomatic, consular, and administrative services. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is committed to delivering quality services to Nigerian citizens and third-country nationals.

• Supervise, monitor, and train a team of six to eight Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) in processing non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
• Lead one of four rotating Visa Unit teams, sharing duties over the course of the year.
• Refer unusual, complex, or questionable cases to the LE Staff Supervisory Visa Assistant or Consular Officer.
• Maintain confidentiality and preserve the integrity of the consular system.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, English/Humanities, or a related field.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in applying regulatory material and in public contact work.
• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English and in Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa.
• Detailed knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Understanding of computer-based NIV and IV programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to suit team needs.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here.

Application Deadline: 27th July 2026

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is suitable for an experienced professional with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant work experience, fluency in English and a Nigerian language, and strong leadership and organisational skills, looking to supervise visa operations at a U.S. diplomatic mission in Lagos.

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