🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ U.S. Mission – 3 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Auto Mechanic (Air-Conditioning)
2.) Chauffeur
3.) Telecommunications Technician (Radio)

Job Title: Auto Mechanic (Air-Conditioning)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-051
Location: Lagos
Schedule: Full-Time

Job Summary

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

Duties

• Incumbent performs skilled workshop and Journeyman Auto Air-Conditioning (AC) Mechanic work, involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of all vehicle Air-Conditioning equipment and systems on all U.S. Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) and Boats. Performs skilled workshop and journeyman auto air-conditioning mechanic work involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of all vehicle and Boat air-conditioning equipment and systems.

Education Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months Vocational training on vehicles and boat air-conditioning systems is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in repair and maintenance of air-conditioning in boats and vehicles. Must be a professional technician in troubleshooting and repairs of air-conditioning system in American vehicles and marine boats is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must hold a valid Nigeria local driver's license and must have held a driver's license for at least five years.
• Incumbent must be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts.
• Must be able interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs, and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.
• Professional A/C technician who must understand technical manuals, brochures, workshop manuals and standard operating procedures relating to vehicles and  Boats air-conditioning operations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and detemine the causes of malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems. Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports. Ability to lift 70 Ibs without mechanical aids.

Salary
USD 13,000 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2024

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Chauffeur

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-050
Location: Lagos
Schedule: Full-Time

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for five (5) new Chauffeur positions in the General Services Office.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Motorpool supervisor, incumbent operates a variety of armored and non-armored motor vehicles to transport Mission personnel, including VIP visitors, TDY staff, delegations and field trips. Performs routine preventive maintenance cleaning of vehicle and completes trip tickets to notate each trip taken on their shift, including mileage, fuel condition of vehicle, and passenger details. Incumbent may be required to drive Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional driving experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of Lagos and other Nigeria cities is required.
• Must have good knowledge of automotive, mechanical, safety and maintenance practices i.e. checking fluids and tire pressure.
• Must be familiar with local traffic laws, traffic patterns, and locations of various government offices.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must have a valid class B or D Nigeria local driver's license.
• Ability to work on rotational shift schedule is required.
• Must be able to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic.
• Ability to communicate clearly on the phone and/or by radio and follow instructions.
• Ability to recognize hazards or potential dangerous situations and take appropriate defensive actions is required

Salary
USD $9,443 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Telecommunications Technician (Radio)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for Telecommunications Technician (Radio) position in the Diplomatic Technology Office.

Duties

• Under direct supervision of the telecommunications supervisor, incumbent is responsible for the programming, installation, operation, and maintenance of post radios, base stations, repeaters, comparators, duplexers, telecommunications towers/mast, video splitters, amplifiers, combiners and controllers, video multicast and broadcast equipment, satellite TV decoders and all other radio frequency related equipment at the consulate, offsite locations and residences.
• Incumbent is the Primary customer support for all radio and TV related issues and assists with programming and installation of post PBX systems, residential internet services, LAN (Local Area Network) cables and MPLS circuits. Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

Education Requirements

• Two (2) years of full-time college / university studies (at least an Associate Degree) in the Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of directly progressively responsible experience in telecommunications is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must have good knowledge of Manufacturers' technical manuals and radio/digital/data equipment.
• Must have good knowledge of the Nigerian Communication Commissions' Regulations, Guidelines and Policies.
• Must have thorough knowledge of electronic and radio theories and practices, installation, operations, management, testing and troubleshooting and repair procedures and techniques.
• Must have experience in cisco, satellite remote antenna pointing and alignment, fiber optic and copper cable installations and distribution and local area networking is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a valid, current Nigeria local driver's license.
• Must have excellent numerical skills to carry out measurements of lengths, distances, elevation of azimuth angle, etc.
• Must be able to work independently to resolve stressful and unforeseen situations.
• Must be able to utilize and calibrate a wide range of test equipment and use a myriad of hand power tool.
• Must be able to lift weights (up to 25 kg) and climb heights of up to 120fts with due regard to workplace health and safety standards. Must be able to work in difficult, sometimes dirty and cramped conditions. Must be able to communicate courteously with customers, both direct hire and local staff.

Salary

• USD14,235 per year.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online