View Vacancy - Entry Clearance Assistant, UKVI, (01/18 ACC) Internal only advert

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UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration)

Main purpose of job: 

The British High Commission is looking for 2 Entry Clearance Assistant to work in the Visa Section. The successful candidates will undertake a variety of tasks to support visa operations. This position is a 12 months contract from January 2018.

Roles and 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. 

Duties include:

Undertaking a variety of  administrative tasks to support delivery of remote printing processes for decisions made in Sheffield.

  • 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.
  • To be IT literate in terms of using computers for email on a daily basis.
  • Fluent in English both written and spoken.
Previous experience of working within a visa section or other office environment, and familiarity with software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases) is desirable.
17 January 2018
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Ghana
Accra
British High Commission
2
GHS 2,528.00
1 February 2018
  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Observe the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ghana.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  1. Obtain the relevant permit
  2. Pay fees for the permit
  3. Make arrangements to relocate
  4. Meet the costs to relocation
  • The British High Commission does not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.