Consular Associate (USEFMs Only)

U.S. Embassy Nairobi

• Announcement Number: Nairobi-2025-056-EFM
• Hiring Agency: U.S. Embassy Nairobi
• Position Title: Consular Associate
• Series/Grade: FP-1405 | FP-06 / FP-07 / FP-08
• Promotion Potential: FP-06
• Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Appointment Type: Permanent (Definite – Not to Exceed 5 Years)
• Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
• Telework Eligible: No
• Security Clearance: Secret / Confidential
• Hiring Path: Open to the Public (USEFMs Only)
• Open Period: December 11 – December 21, 2025
• Vacancies: 1 Position

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Consular Officer, the Consular Associate supports operations across the American Citizen Services (ACS), Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV), Immigrant Visa, and/or Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The role involves providing consular services to U.S. citizens, processing non-adjudicatory visa applications, assisting with investigations and validation studies, and handling official correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host government agencies, and Congress.

Anticipated Start Date: Late January 2026 (subject to clearances and authorization).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consular services to U.S. citizens
• Support visa processing (non-adjudicatory)
• Assist in fraud prevention and validation activities
• Manage official correspondence and documentation
• Accurately input and review data in consular systems

Qualifications

Experience

• FP-06: Minimum 3 years of office administrative experience, including at least 1 year of consular experience
• FP-07 (Training Level): Minimum 2 years of office administrative experience
• FP-08 (Training Level): Minimum 1 year of office administrative experience
  Preference will be given to candidates meeting the full performance level.

Education

• High School completion required

Language

• English Level IV (Fluent) – Speaking, Reading & Writing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong data accuracy and error-detection skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and database management
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Sound judgment and tact when dealing with sensitive cases
• Ability to learn and apply U.S. and host-country laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security Clearance

Additional Information

• Supervisory Role: No
• Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed
• Travel Required: No