U.S. Embassy Ghana Job Vacancies in Accra 2026 (3 Open Positions)

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is hiring for 3 positions. These are locally employed staff jobs with the U.S. Mission in Ghana, with salaries paid in U.S. dollars.

Open positions

Senior FSN Investigator and FSN Investigator

Both roles are in the embassy's Regional Security Office. Investigators support the security of the U.S. Mission. Their work includes background checks, investigations and liaison with local authorities. The senior role carries more responsibility and requires more experience.

Chauffeur

The chauffeur drives embassy officials and visitors safely around Accra and other parts of Ghana and looks after the official vehicle.

Who can apply

These are local jobs based in Accra. They are usually open to Ghanaian citizens and other people living in Ghana who have the legal right to work there. Each vacancy announcement on ERA lists the exact education, experience, language and licence requirements. Read it carefully before you apply.

How to apply

1. Go to the U.S. State Department ERA jobs portal for Ghana.
2. Create a free account.
3. Open the vacancy you want and read the full announcement.
4. Fill in the online application and upload the documents it asks for (for example, your CV, certificates and a driving licence for the chauffeur role).
5. Submit before the closing date. Only applications made through ERA are considered.

Deadlines

• Investigator roles: 9 November 2026
• Chauffeur: 10 November 2026

Tips

• Answer every screening question honestly and in full. Missing answers can disqualify you.
• Make sure your experience matches what the announcement asks for, and show it clearly in your application.
• Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, so don't worry if you don't hear back right away.
• The embassy never charges a fee to apply. Be careful of anyone asking for money for a job.