Job Opportunities at U.S. Embassy Accra

About The Job
Duties:

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Officer, 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
Experience:

• Minimum of two years of office administrative experience is required.  

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required. 

Evaluations;
Language:  

• Fluency in English (Reading, Speaking and writing is required) (Language proficiency may be tested).

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Closing Date: 13/03/2023

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About The Job
Duties:

• The Information Management Assistant's (IMA) primary function is to provide systems administration support to users in the Controlled Access Areas (CAA) of the Embassy. 
• Regular duties mirror that of the Information Management Specialist (IMS). Although this position does not manage personnel, s/he backs up the IMS in IPC. 
• This is a non-supervisory position and is supervised by the Information Programs Officer.   

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• A minimum of two years’ experience working in a customer service and /or IT related field. This could include working in an IT office, help desk, customer service desk, administrative management and/or inventory management.

Education Requirements:

• Two years of college/university studies in general studies is required.

Evaluations:

• Language:  High degree of proficiency in English in both the written and spoken language is required. This may be tested.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Closing Date: 15/03/2023

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About The Job
Duties

• The Assistant Community Liaison Coordinator (A/CLO) fully assists the CLO Coordinator in developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs.
• He/ She assists in all eight areas of CLO responsibilities as well as providing clerical and administrative support. 
• The A/CLO identifies needs within the post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources and referrals and provides orientation and information of interest to the Embassy community. 
• Also he/she is responsible for assisting CLO with planning, organizing and coordinating CLO events and activities. 
• A/CLO works with CLO Coordinator to enhance post morale and maintain/improve quality of life for all community members. 
• This is a non-supervisory position, and is directly supervised by the CLO.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:  

• Two years professional work experience in an environment that requires problem solving and administrative skills is required.
• Customer service experience working with a diverse and complex client base is required

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required

Language:  

• Fluent English speaking/reading/written is required. This may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. 
• Good interpersonal skills to work with people of diverse cultures and interests. 
• Ability to work flexible hours. 
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Closing Dtae: 21/03/2023

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About The Job
Duties

• The CLO is responsible for developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. 
• Development and implementation of the program has direct impact on post morale and affects overall work performance, productivity, retention, community spirit, and individual and family well-being in a foreign environment. 
• The CLO develops evaluation criteria and conducts periodic surveys to assess program efficacy. 
• Based on analysis of formal and informal surveys, the CLO develops and implements a long-range program plan that outlines goals to maintain and enhance morale at post.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:

• Minimum of three years of professional work experience required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Language:  

• Good working knowledge of English in reading, writing and speaking is required. This may be tested.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Closing Date: 21/03/2023