British High Commission Recruiting for Entry-level Clearance Assistant

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Job Title: Entry Clearance Assistant

Description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 

• IT literate in terms of using computers for email on a daily basis.
• Able to communicate fluently in both written and verbal English.
• Previous working experience within the last 12 months of working within a visa section, or other departments within High Commissions or Embassies overseas.
• Familiarity with software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases).
• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Remuneration

• Starting monthly salary: N 263,239

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
10th May, 2017.

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