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 position below:

Job Title: OBO Shipment Clerk

Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-024
Location: Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for Shipment Clerk position in the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Office.

Duties

• Working under the Supervisory Administrative Assistant of the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) project team, the Shipment Clerk obtains customs clearance for incoming and outgoing official shipments in support of the New Consulate Compound (NCC) in Lagos- Nigeria.
• The incumbent also works with the Ministry of Transportation to facilitate vehicle registration and inspection.

Requirements

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.
• 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 (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required.

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 of two (2) years’ experience in customs, shipping, or logistics is required.

Language:

• Good working knowledge: speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of USG customs and shipping procedures, OBO guidelines, USG clerical practices, and Embassy’s vehicle safety and maintenance procedures.
• Must have strong knowledge of local cargo, shipping, and customs procedures and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of local laws and regulations governing all types of vehicle use, registration, insurance, import/export, etc.

Skills And Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research.
• Good interpersonal skills to interface efficiently with various contacts including end users, vendors, trucking companies, local officials as well as post contacts.
• Good knowledge of accepted record-keeping methods, to include developing a filing system, follow-up on projects, meeting deadlines. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Salary
USD $14,520 /Per Year.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2026.