Consular Assistant

Consular Assistant

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Organization: U.S. Mission in Tegucigalpa

Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2026-21

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Position Summary

The U.S. Mission in Honduras is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Assistant in the Consular Section. This position combines duty elements of the Immigrant Visa (IV), Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV), American Citizen Services (ACS), Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU), and Administrative Assistant functions. The incumbent supports every unit as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

• Accepts and reviews Immigrant Visa (IV) applications; confirms biographic information; captures biometric fingerprints and photographs; verifies applicant identity.

• Manages Visas 92 cases involving travel documents for family members of asylees and refugees, in coordination with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); tracks Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing.

• Loads and reviews Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applications via the online DS-160 form through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC); processes complex visa categories and Diplomatic Note cases.

• Prepares passport and citizenship cases for adjudication; interviews applicants; screens for fraud; assists U.S. citizens in distress and serves on Post's crisis management team.

• Manages Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) records; serves as backup investigator for H-2 visa cases; liaises with Honduran prosecutors; advises on ineligibilities under Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

• Provides administrative support to the Consul General (CG) and Deputy Consul General (DCG); serves as time and attendance clerk; coordinates travel through the E2 system; manages procurement and supply inventory.

Required Qualifications

Experience:  A minimum of two years of experience in customer service and administrative work is required.

Education: Two years of college or university studies are required.

Language Skills (may be tested):

• English: Fluent; speaking, reading & writing (may include ability to translate).

• Spanish: Fluent; speaking, reading & writing (may include ability to translate). 

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with legal Honduran documentation commonly encountered in consular operations (civil and court documents)

• Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to process large amounts of data accurately

• Excellent customer service skills

Other Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate

• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam

Benefits:

1. Private Health and Life insurance

2. U.S. and Honduran holidays (20 per year approximately)

3. 14 days of vacation per year starting out. Increases progressively

4. Performance-based reward every year

5. Affiliation to a USD Retirement Fund

6. Thirteenth- and Fourteenth-Month Bonus

7. Vacation Bonus

8. Payments on a biweekly basis (26 pay periods a year)

9. Opportunities to travel abroad for training, if applicable

Applications for this position must be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered.

Visit: https://hn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

Required Documents:

• Proof of eligibility to work (identification document, residency permit, work permit, or other)

• Secondary school/High school diploma or the highest educational level you have completed after secondary school/high school.

• Valid Driver's License for standard / light vehicles

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.