Fraud Prevention Assistant Job at U.S. Consulate General

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 Position: Fraud Prevention Assistant - Employees of the Mission All/or USEFMs, EFMs, MOHs (Consular Investigations Assistant)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-003
Job Location: Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for two (2) Fraud Prevention Assistant positions in the Consular Section.

Duties

• The incumbent will perform wide-ranging anti-fraud investigations in support of consular operations, including document analysis, phone and in-person interviews, verification of documents and case details with government officials, and site visits.
• Investigations primarily focus on analysis of facts to support fraud determinations that can affect whether an applicant is eligible for a citizenship or an immigration benefit.
• The position requires a high-level of independent judgment and decision-making and careful protection of sensitive information.
• On a daily basis, the incumbent must distill complex investigations into succinct summaries of fact that consular officers use in forming case adjudications and drafting denial and revocation memos.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• A University Degree in any of the following: Law, Psychology, Forensics, Economics, or Criminology is required. 
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years' ofwork experience as an investigator or researcher for the police, court, law firm, insurance company, government or private agency is required.

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.

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.

Language: 

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian legal system and official documents is required. Knowledge of Nigerian culture, customs, and family relationships is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the confidence of those with access to information about fraudulent documents and criminal activities.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent skills in conducting interviews and reviewing documents are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access, PowerPoint) is required.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally while dealing with contacts and applicants, to gain confidence of others, and to draft sensitive documents is required.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize complex information quickly and succinctly in writing is required.

Salary
USD 31,771 / Per Year