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: Political Military Assistant
Announcement Number: Abuja-2026-031
Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hour per week
Summary
The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Political-Military Assistant Position in the Political office.
Duties
The incumbent is one of two staff covering counterterrorism and political-military affairs in the section, building contacts, authoring cable reporting and engaging in diplomatic advocacy with host government, NGO, UN, and international officials to advance U.S. interests, in addition to primary section reporting responsibility on the political, economic, and social issues in Kwara, Niger, and Kogi states.
The incumbent provides input to briefing papers for Department leadership and manages policy engagements and logistics for visiting delegations, in addition to advocacy for acquisitions of U.S. defense articles.
RequirementsEducation:A Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International relations,Public Administration, History, or related fields is required.
Experience:At least three (3) years of professional work experience in an office environment with a strong focus on writing and analytical skills development is required.
SalaryUSD $48,708 / Per Year.
Application Closing Date
5th November, 2026.
How to Apply
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