View Vacancy - Entry Clearance Assistant (43/19 ABJ) x2

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

Print visas according to manifests sent from the UK decision-making teams. Assure the security and integrity of visa writing processes according to United Kingdom Visa and Immigration (UKVI) policy and guidance;Undertake enrichment activity requests sent by UK decision-making teams, and ensure compliance with guidance to assure security, integrity and quality of enrichment processes;


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Process the printing of documents for cases sent by the UK decision-making teams;
  • Take responsibility to resolve enquiries from TLS, internal and external stakeholders;
  • Receive, record and follow through to resolve all overturned cases, by commenting on CRS and dispatching to the VAC in line with agreed procedures;
  • Manage logistics for UKVI staff and guests: Arrange hotel booking, flights and transport arrangements for official travel in and out of Abuja;
  • By rotation, plan and publish bi-weekly duty list to allocate resources fairly and according to demand;
  • Book Visa Application Centre appointments and provide support to MFA, State House and other BHC key stakeholders. Ensure all facilitations/Note Verbale applications are processed and recorded accurately;
  • Manage the content, security and integrity of the passport bank to assure an organised and efficient process according;
  • Manage the dispatch process and resolve any complaints or service failures to the VAC, and escalate ongoing problems to a Team Leader;
  • Perform other ad-hoc duties at special request to support British High Commission and UKVI business delivery
  • IT skills, well versed in Microsoft Office package specifically Excel
  • English language – read, write and speak
Previous experience working in a Visa Section or official Government office
8 November 2019
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Temporary, Fixed Term
37
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Abuja
British High Commission Office
2
NGN 298, 960.22
1 December 2019

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  •  Learning and Development opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.
  •  An analysis of training needs will be discussed between the successful candidate and line manager.

Official BHC Working patterns:

  • Monday to Thursday:  08:00-16:00hrs
  • Friday:  08:00-13:00

Kindly note this opportunity is open for full time, part time and job share for applicants clearly highlighting their preference / ability when applying.

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • The British High Commission in Abuja is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nigeria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Country.
  • Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff are able to work within the BHC but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted (It would be advantageous to hold or have held security clearance approved by the FCO)
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.