The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos is offering employment as Administrative Assistant.

The position is to be filled by 1st April 2025. The first 6 months are considered trial period. Working hours will be 40 hours / week.

Main Tasks:

• Liaison with Nigerian authorities (customs, port, airport, supply companies, etc.) as well as commercial and service entities (hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, etc.).
• At MMIA, reception and assistance for arriving colleagues, official visitors and delegations.
• Support in various administrative matters, customs exemptions, invoice settlement, and much more.
• All kinds of errands.
• If necessary, deployment in other areas of administration.

Requirement profile:

• At least completed undergraduate studies, Bachelors degree preferred.
• Good working experience with local administrative procedures and other country specific processes.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German language is not compulsory but would be a plus
• Knowledge of Nigerian indigenous languages (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa) is desirable
• Ability to work in a team and to act in a customer-oriented manner
• Computer skills (Windows, Outlook and common Office programs) are desirable
• Nigerian citizenship or residence status in Nigeria, which allows this employment
• Residence in relative proximity to MMIA is advisable.

A competent training on the job is guaranteed. The employment relationship is subject to Nigerian law and is renumerated in accordance with local standards.

Your application should contain an overview of your career and previous professional experience, certificates and letters of recommendation.

Please send your application to the German Consulate General in Lagos by 15th March 2025 at the latest, in PDF format by email to: bewerbung@lago.auswaertiges-amt.de

If you have any technical or content-related questions about this advertisement, please contact Mrs. Graciela Groeneweg (email: bewerbung@lago.auswaertiges-amt.de).

Eligible candidates will be invited to a personal interview.

Please understand that if your application could not be considered you will not be notified. If you have not received a message by 25th March 2025, your application could not be considered.