US embassy in Dhaka seeks visa assistant, salary Tk 86,000

Model: Nahida Ahmed
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The US embassy in Dhaka is looking for a Visa Assistant (Non-Immigrant). Job seekers can apply online for this position.

Position Title: Visa Assistant (Non-Immigrant)- All interested applicants/all sources

Number of post: 1

Duties

The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Assistant performs a wide range of consular duties associated with delivering nonimmigrant visa (NIV) services, in accordance with the NIV unit’s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines.

Incumbent performs data entry, document review, correspondence, passport manifesting, visa printing, and other general office work.

Customer service focus is essential in a visa unit that addresses applicants in person daily. The position requires a high-level of attention to detail to spot trends or potential issues and escalate those as necessary. The job holder is fully cross trained to function in any role as required by visa demand and scheduling.

Qualifications and evaluations

Experience: Minimum two years’ of experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, or problem-solving experience is required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Arts or Commerce. (US equivalent - completion of two years of college or university studies)

Language: Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) in English and Fluent (speaking/reading/writing) in Bangla is required. This may be tested.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Appointment type: Permanent

Location: Dhaka

Work schedule: Full-time - 40 hours 5 days per week

Salary: Tk 83,000 /Per month

Benifits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US mission in Dhaka, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

How to apply

Job seekers can apply using this link.

Candidate must submit the requested degree and /or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide the requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Close date: 4 November 2023