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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fraud Prevention Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-003RA(S)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

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

Option 1:

• Education: A University Degree in any of the following: Law, Psychology, Forensics, Economics or Criminology is required.  
• Note: NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required.
• Experience: Minimum four (4) years of work experience as an investigator or researcher for the police, court, law firm, insurance company, government or private agency is required.

Option 2:

• Experience: Minimum six (6) years of work experience as an investigator or researcher for the police, court, law firm, insurance company, government or private agency is required.
• Education: Two (2) years of university studies in any field.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
• Language: Fluent in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Job Knowledge: 

• Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian legal system and official documents is required.
• Knowledge of Nigerian culture, customs, and family relations 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, Access and 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.

Application Closing Date

30th March, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through: