Entry Clearance Assistant at The Deputy British High Commission
Employment Nigeria
26-May-2017
LAGOS ,
Administrative
The Deputy British High Commission is looking for 2 Entry Clearance Assistant to work in the Visa Section.The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks to support visa operations. This position is a 6 months contract from June-November 2017.
POSITION : Entry Clearance Assistant
DESCRIPTION:
- We are looking for someone with good oral and written communication skills. In particular, the successful candidate should be able to work quickly and accurately, often under pressure, have a positive approach to tackling problems and a willingness to take on new tasks.
- The most important qualities required are diligence, resilience, self motivation, a flexible approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Duties
- Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks to support delivery of remote printing processes for decisions made in Sheffield and Abuja.
- Oversight of daily deliveries and dispatch of application dockets and decisions with the commercial partner; checking manifests and applications and ensuring that TEEs and bags are securely sealed.
- Photocopying and management of the registries; including weeding and destruction of files in accordance with destruction guidelines and under the direction of the entry clearance manager.
- Contacting customers as directed by the entry clearance officer/manager.
- Managing the returned passport process in accordance with current guidance.
Qualifications and Experience
- IT literate in terms of using computers for email on a daily basis.
- Communicate fluently in both written and verbal English.
- Working experience within the last 12 months of working within a visa section, or other departments within High Commissions or Embassies overseas.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Familiarity with software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases).
Required Competencies:
- Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.
Remuneration
- Starting monthly salary: N 263,239
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