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Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Nicaragua. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Nicaragua and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.
All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.
Please note that the ERA portal has the following maintenance dates scheduled when it will be offline: March 18, 25, 26 and 27.
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team. The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
The U.S. Mission in Nicaragua provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.
The Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) allows you to apply from anywhere, you only need to have a reliable internet connection and create an account using your email address. Once your ERA account is created you will have the opportunity to request vacancies quickly and easily
Please find all information related to walk you through your application process:
All required documentation, as mentioned in the Vacancy Announcement, must be included (uploaded) at the time of application.
Applicants will receive correspondence for testing processes and/or interviews via email from ERA; please be sure to provide a correct email address and phone number.
The Human Resources Office is unable to acknowledge the receipt of your documents due to the high volume of applications received. If you do not receive a notification email from ERA within four weeks of the vacancy announcement’s closing day, it is likely that you did not qualify for the position or did not submit a complete package. However, we encourage you to keep applying for positions you may qualify.
The United States Embassy in Managua offers a multicultural work environment, and we serve diverse team members around the world. For this reason, the level of English and Spanish required varies between positions according to duties and responsibilities. This ability may be tested in the process.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications before you can begin work with the Embassy. Pre-employment clearance checks can take around three or four months to complete, therefore we would always recommend not handing in your notice to your current employer before you have received full clearances.
The U.S. Mission in Nicaragua provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.
In accordance with State Department policy, U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) are given preference in the selection process. If these individuals meet all the essential criteria as outlined on the job advertisement, they will be selected for assessment. If the USEFM demonstrates that they meet the essential requirements for the position during the assessment, they will be selected for that position.
U.S. citizen eligible family member (USEFM): An individual who meets all of the following criteria is considered to be a USEFM for employment purposes:
Please note, an application from an USEFM or Same Sex Domestic Partner (SSDP) who has yet to arrive at Post, will be considered for a vacant position only if the applicant is scheduled to arrive at Post and be available to start work in the position within a reasonable period of time (normally three months) of the closing date of the applicable job advertisement.
The Foreign National Student Intern Program is designed for university students who are non-U.S. citizens seeking internships with U.S. Missions abroad. The program provides foreign national students with valuable educational experience and assists the U.S. Embassy in accomplishing its goals. How to apply.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.
View detailed descriptions of the Foreign Service Officer career tracks, the Foreign Service Specialist career paths, Civil Service opportunities, and the Consular Fellows Program.
Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
Please call: 2252-7104
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 2252-7100 or 8768-7100
Outside of Nicaragua: 011 505 2252-7104; 011 505 2252-7100; 011 505 8768-7100
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