Background

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Basic Function of the Position:

Under the direct supervision of a 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/or Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The jobholder may provide 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 three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.

OR

Minimum two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).

Or

One year of office administration (FP-08 (Training Level)).

Note that preference will be given to filling this position at the full performance level.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Completion of High School is required.

• Provide consular services to U.S. citizens.
• Conduct non-adjudicatory visa processing.
• Assist in investigation and validation studies.
• Handle correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.

• Office administrative experience
• Consular experience
• Ability to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

• Completion of High School
• Minimum of three years of office administrative experience with at least one year of consular experience.
• OR Minimum two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).
• OR One year of office administration (FP-08 (Training Level)).