Jobs at Fosad Consulting

Job Summary

• We have an immediate opening for an Immigration Client Liaison Officer.
• To thrive in this role, the Candidate must be energetic in Co-ordination and processing of immigration requirements, passports, visa and logistics services related to clients’ services. Other duties will include market research pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities.
• The Candidate should exhibit resourcefulness, be organized and motivated to enhance the company's reputation, and look for new and creative ways to immigration service offerings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Willing to familiarize yourself with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Prepare and co-ordinate itinerary (both Lagos and out-of-station) on behalf of expatriate clients as may be required
• Process immigration requirements associated with the various requests.
• Keep clients’ up-to-date record on expiry dates of visas, quotas, CERPAC, passports etc
• Prepare and send out weekly reports to clients on the status of their expatriates.
• Prompt and accurate processing of visa requests in accordance with embassy policy
• Ensure proper correspondence with clients and provide prompt update/feedback on information regarding client transactions
• Promptly handle E-passport requests from clients
• Package and organize a comprehensive and informative guided tour for Lagos Island (Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki)
• Drive unit sales and marketing strategy (plans, tactics and results) with sales team’s assistance

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc / BA in Public Relations, Communications or relevant field with 1-5 years work experience.
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, highly articulate team player
• Strong project management and people management skills
• High degree of accuracy in executing work
• Ability to schedule work and deliver on tight deadlines.

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Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Objective

• The role is to provide high quality executive personal assistant and administrative support to the Managing Director. Provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, and logistical service to the Managing Director, helping her to manage and prioritize her time.
• The Managing Director will rely heavily on the job holder, trusting that work will be handled effectively and efficiently in her absence. Discretion and confidentiality are therefore essential attributes of this role.

Role Responsibilities
Executive Support:

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Managing Director including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments,
• Plan, coordinate and ensure the Managing Director’s schedule is followed and respected; acts in a “gatekeeper” capacity, creating win-win situations for direct access to the MD’s time and office.
• Take initiative as appropriate especially in the MD’s absence.
• Compose and prepare correspondence; monitor and respond to emails
• Set up meeting files, scheduling and calendaring meetings, set meeting agendas, setting location, time, and appropriate duration, identifying, inviting and confirming participants, facility arrangements where required.
• Prepare travel arrangements, expense reports, and all items needed to ensure the Managing Director’s successful focus on external relations and organizational growth.
• Provide a bridge for clear communication and maintain credibility, trust and support between the office of the Managing Director and other company staff
• Work closely and effectively with the Managing Director to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and follow up appropriately.
• Draft acknowledgement and thank you letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the M.D’s ability to effectively lead the organization.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle all matter expeditiously, proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Manage the Managing Director’s office ensuring the proper documentation and record keeping on behalf of the MD
• Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the MD by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate.
• Occasionally travelling with the MD to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during business trips.
• Ensure the MD is fully briefed on, or prepared for engagements she is involved in.
• The job holder may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks that may be deemed necessary.

Research and Media Relations:

• Develop and implement all targeted content for various media platforms.
• Engage in Research and media communications to the media, including content development, preparing articles, press kits, press releases, and other content initiatives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with media reps.
• Research, write, proof-read and edit all media content, implement and manage media campaigns, and deliver public relations and communications plans
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies
• Assist the Managing Director with research and follow up with action on matters which fall within the MD’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action
• Research required information or background on organizations and individuals.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Managing Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Consult with the Managing Director in determining appropriate course of action, referral or response
• Plan publicity strategies and campaigns, writing and producing presentations and press releases, dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations.
• Organize and attend promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits.

Supply Chain and Procurement:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies.
• Play a key role in procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for company.
• Follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory.
• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Work with team members to complete duties as needed

Qualifications / Relevant Experience

• A good University Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
• Proficiency with applications such as word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills Requirements:

• Solid communication skills - Excellent written, verbal, non-verbal communication and good presentation skills
• A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one’s feet
• Excellent typing skills, speed and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Bright, confident personality
• Highly personable
• Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
• Willing to travel
• A second language such as French will be an advantage

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Job Description
Negotiation and Review of Agreements:

• Negotiate, draft, and finalise terms and conditions for a wide range of agreements and contracts and other legal documents.
• Review and interpret agreements, policies, procedures, and other relevant documentation to identify problems with respect to legality, enforceability, form and substance, and recommendations.

Litigation:

• Gather evidence to initiate legal actions or formulate defence, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of the case.
• Apply excellent legal drafting skills to develop requisite court processes to be filed in court as a claim or defence of lawsuits
• Manage and monitor cases through the enforcement process ensuring that all activities are completed in the required timelines and conform to court rules.

Legal Advisory Services and Legal Support:

• Conduct legal research on a variety of legal issues leading to the preparation of technically sound legal opinions, reports, and papers, summarizing results and including recommendations respecting implementation, form of response or course of action to be taken.
• Provide commercially focused legal transactional advice on company formation, articles of association, shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, board minutes and resolutions.
• Provide expert and timely advice on law, legal procedures and wide range of associated issues.

Debt Recovery:

• Communicate with Practice Partner and other team members on methods and strategies about debt collection services and procedures.
• Provide regular status update or progress report on debt recovery to clients.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of appropriate regulations and internal policies and procedures in relation to debt recovery.

Commercial And Litigation Reporting:

• Regularly write articles and prepare various reports for different internal and external audiences.

Duties

• To provide high quality legal service to allclients
• To develop and maintain productive and strong client relationship To establish and sustain relationships with other professionals
• To respect Partners, Senior Associates, Staff and clients, and in turn earn their respect;
• Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practice income, ensuring that the fees earned sufficiently exceed total costs and expenses incurred
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces Issuing of engagement letter and preparing fee notes
• Responsible for ensuring effective management of time, effort and resources in order togenerate maximum efficiencies.
• To make appropriate/constructive recommendations for service improvement and participate in the growth and development of the units/departments/firm.
• Make a constructive contribution to the non-chargeable activities of the firm.
• Undertake special task and perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with departmental and Firm’s objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Law.
• Master of Laws LLM will be an added advantage.
• 7-10 years post qualification experience with a reputable firm.
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) will be an added advantage.