View Vacancy - Migration Development Officer (MDO) – Immigration Enforcement International – Home Office (Colombo)
Main purpose of the job:
The Migration Officer will work to the Migration Delivery Officer in Colombo in order to carry out the UK’s migration objectives in Sri Lanka. The primary focus of this activity will be on increasing the number of returns from the UK to Sri Lanka and Maldives and overseeing activities / projects in support of migration objectives.
Roles and responsibilities:
Project Work (50%)
We support projects in developing capacity within Sri Lanka in the area of migration. We wish to counter harmful illegal migration both from and to Sri Lanka and Maldives. Additionally, we wish to support returning Sri Lankans and Maldivians to resettle and re-integrate safely and effectively, and to promote return.
Verifications: (25%)
We provide support to departments in the UK who wish to verify documents from Sri Lanka, principally with regards to travel document applications and court documentation.
We also undertake interviews by telephone and/or Skype with Sri Lankan nationals currently residing in the UK. As such, you should be fluent in both written/spoken form in Sinhala and Tamil in order to support his work.
Operational Support (25%)
We work as part of a multi-functional team that delivers the United Kingdom’s Home Office and FCO objectives across the Migration Agenda. This includes data analysis, assisting with airline operations, undertaking site visits and liaison with partners. You will be expected to deliver these objectives as a part of our team.
What we do:
Immigration Enforcement International (IEI) operates in 33 countries as multi-functional teams in support of the delivery of the United Kingdom’s Home Office and FCO objectives across the migration agenda.
What we want from you
We want you to work as part of our team, but to have the ability to make decisions independently to support the migration delivery objectives. We want you to be able to plan and organise your daily work to meet the migration objectives and increase the number of returnees to both Sri Lanka and Maldives. We want you to have excellent people skills that can be used strategically to build relationships with key partners to assist with returnees.
Attendance at meetings, Government establishments including the airport is a fundamental part of the job. Therefore, the successful candidate should be prepared to speak in public.
The role of the MDO is extremely varied and may necessitates travel for liaison, training, site visits and meetings. Most of this can be done in a day but some overnight stays will be required. The successful candidate may also be required to attend training events and an annual conference, usually conducted outside of Sri Lanka.
Working as an MDO is fantastic as it offers many development opportunities. Similarly, the actual experience of delivering our objectives can be hugely satisfying. Above all, we want you to be keen and enjoy your work, so that you will find working for the British High commission as rewarding as we do.
Learning and development opportunities:
The successful candidate will be provided with bespoke training in Colombo, the local region and potentially in the UK.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
For British High Commission candidates, the LE BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
The post is for a 12 month contract that may be extended at the discretion of the Home Office IEI.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and an excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Language requirements:
Language: English, Sinhala and Tamil
Level of language required: Fluent in English, Sinhala and Tamil (will be tested at interview stage)
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
Essential on arrival:
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skill.
- An ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision is essential.
- Previous immigration, law enforcement and/or analytical or investigation experience would be an advantage.
Desirable:
Good IT skills, desirable to be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, starting salary will be LKR 136, 349 + 12% EPF + 3% ETF per month. Other benefits include 13 month’s salary and medical insurance coverage.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system. The High Commission takes pride in its organisational culture and its strong and diverse team. We offer leave entitlements as per Sri Lankan labour laws.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
Please note that applications will only be considered with (a) and (b):
(a) Complete the Online Application Form
(b) Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable). They should also inform their current line managers, and check for the eligibility clause if on probation, else the applications will not be considered.
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications received by midnight on 1st December 2019.
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. However, the status will be updated on the recruitment software which will be viewed by the applicant.
- The appointment will be subject to police and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed.
Other information:
Those who advance in the selection process will be interviewed based on the competencies above.
PLEASE NOTE – Applicants that are successful in obtaining an interview will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
NOTE:
- The British High Commission in Colombo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
- Staff recruited locally by The British High Commission in Colombo is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
- The successful candidate will be subject to reference checking and security clearances checks.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
