Entry Clearance Assistant at British High Commission

Job ID: (05/17 LOS)
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 6 months
Job Category: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory: UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)
Start Date: 1 June 2017

Main Purpose of Job

• 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.

Roles and Responsibilities
What will the Jobholder be Expected to Achieve:

• 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 Include

• 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.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

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