Non-Immigrant Visa Assistant
This position is open to:- All Interested Applicants/All Sources
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Summary of the Positions
Duties
The Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) Assistant performs a wide range of consular duties associated with delivering non immigrant visa (NIV) services, in accordance with the NIV unit’s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines. Incumbent performs data-entry, document review, correspondence, passport manifesting, visa printing, and other general office work. Customer service focus is essential in a visa unit that addresses applicants in person daily. The position requires a high-level of attention to detail to spot trends or potential issues and escalate those as necessary. The job holder is fully cross trained to function in any role as required by visa demand and scheduling.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of high school is required. (Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.)
- Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
- Qualifications:
- Experience:
Minimum two years of experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, or problem-solving experience is required. (Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.)
Language:
Good working knowledge in speaking/reading/writing English is required. Fluent in speaking/reading/writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested), (Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. )
Job Knowledge:
Good understanding of local governmental organizations, immigration law and practices, and cultural and social practices. (Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.)
Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point is required. Must be able to perform work with accuracy at a quick, rapid pace. Must be able to deal effectively with the public, exercising tact, and be able to work under continuous pressure and time constraints. Must demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision, and strong interpersonal skills. Must have good skills for drafting written correspondence in both English and local language. Must be able to apply good judgment in evaluating evidence and to apply regulations correctly. (These may be tested)
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
