🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy & Consulate Nigeria – Recruitment 2026

📍 Location: Nigeria 📅 Application Window: July – August 2026 (varies by role) 🖥 Platform: Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Portal

📌 Available Positions

Applications are invited for the following roles:

1. 👨‍🍳 Consulate General Residence Vegetarian Chef Status: Open until filled Responsible for preparing vegetarian meals at the Consulate General Residence, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
2. 🌐 Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator (Public Engagement Assistant) Deadline: 4 August 2026 Coordinates public engagement programmes, manages exchange initiatives, and supports communication activities that strengthen educational and cultural ties.
3. 📦 Procurement Agent Deadline: 4 August 2026 Supports procurement activities by sourcing goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government procurement rules.
4. 🛡 Surveillance Detection Coordinator Deadline: 4 August 2026 Oversees surveillance detection operations, monitors security risks, and supports the mission’s overall security programme.
5. 💰 Accounts Payable Technician / Alternate Cashier Deadline: 6 August 2026 Processes financial transactions, maintains payment records, supports cashier functions, and ensures compliance with financial management procedures.

📝 How to Apply

• 🔗 Visit the official U.S. Mission Nigeria ERA Portal.
• 👤 Create an account or log in.
• 📑 Select the preferred vacancy.
• 📋 Review requirements and eligibility criteria.
• 💻 Complete the online application form.
• 📤 Submit all required documents before the deadline.

⚠️ Applications submitted outside the ERA platform will not be accepted.

🚨 Important Notice

The U.S. Embassy warns against recruitment scams:

• ✅ The process is free of charge.
• ❌ No application or processing fees.
• ❌ Do not pay anyone claiming to facilitate employment.
• ❌ Never share banking or card details with unofficial persons.
• 📌 Genuine vacancies are published only on the official careers portal.

📅 Application Deadlines

• Vegetarian Chef → Open until filled
• Emerging Voices Coordinator → 4 August 2026
• Procurement Agent → 4 August 2026
• Surveillance Detection Coordinator → 4 August 2026
• Accounts Payable Technician → 6 August 2026

💡 Tips for Success

• 📖 Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
• 🖊 Tailor your CV and application to the role.
• ✔ Provide accurate and complete information.
• 📎 Upload all required documents.
• ⏳ Apply early to avoid last‑minute issues.