Senior Visa Processing Officer Job in Kenya – Australian High Commission – Nairobi (Kes.107,902 to 149,086)

A vacancy exists on a contractual basis within the Immigration Section at the High Commission.

Senior Visa Processing Officer (LE6)

Duties

The successful applicant will be required to assist in the management of the day to day operations of the Family Migration visa processing team.

Duties include:

·         Under direction, as a part of a team, accept and process applications for visas from persons seeking temporary and/or permanent stay in Australia;

·         Leadership through staff supervision and training;

·         Interpret and apply migration legislation and policy in a decision making environment;

·         Prepare lawful decision records and complex case assessments;

·         Deal extensively with members of the public directly, electronically and via the telephone;

·         Conduct investigative interviews with clients as necessary;

·         Enter and retrieve data from computer based systems;

·         Contribute to the assessment and review of work practices and procedures, including providing input on the efficient delivery of services;

·         Work as a high level team player, assist with team tasks and assist with training of new staff where required.

Selection Criteria

Requirements for the position include: -

·         High level of oral and written communication skills;

·         Ability to deal effectively with the public and work under pressure;

·         Ability to interpret legislation and apply in a decision making context;

·         Investigative interviewing skills;

·         Demonstrated probity in handling information of a confidential nature and in handling  public monies;

·         Ability to manage own work, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work;

·         Demonstrated experience leadership or the capacity to take on a leadership role;

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a team and operate in a culturally diverse environment;

·         Demonstrated ability in the use of PC based software including word processing and spreadsheet skill

Salary Package

Starting monthly salary will be in the range Kes.107,902 to 149,086 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include payment of medical insurance for employee and contributions for dependents, 22 days recreation leave per year and a performance payment scheme and opportunities for incremental advancement.

Applications

Applications should include a current CV and must address the nine selection criteria above.

Applications which do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications should be forwarded by mail to the Australian High Commission to the attention of Principal Migration Officer

Recruitment Senior Visa Processing Officer (LE 6)
Principal Migration Officer
Australian High Commission,
Riverside Drive (400m off Chiromo Road)
PO Box 39341-00623
Nairobi

Applications cannot be submitted electronically or in person.

Applications close Friday 21 April 2011 COB. Late applications will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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