Relocation Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
About Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.
With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would
enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost,
for-profit primary schools. Location: Nairobi, Kenya
About Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.
Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.
Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.
The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.
About this position
We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated operational approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world!
We’re looking for an individual who will process travel documents, visas permits, manage visa and work permit renewals, onboard international staff on basic country and company aspects and provide related administration services.
Job Responsibilities
- Design
systems, tools and processes that assure a highly efficient desk that
deals with all matters related to new and existing immigration
requirements of BIA international staff
- Apply
for and obtain new or renewed permits and identification cards for
international staff and their dependants
- Obtain
notification of arrivals and departures and residency permits for
international staff and their families
- Collect
from the various Embassies, Government Ministries and Departments all such
forms and documents that are required for the processing of visas and
permits
- Maintain
a clear and well arranged photo album (passport photos) of all national
and international staff and their dependants in Headquarters
- Ensure
visas and permits are promptly processed, all details are filled on
respective forms and that the necessary forwarding letters are prepared
and signed
- Monitor
and provide weekly reports to the Director of HR the status of all new and
upcoming immigration documents with actions required to ensure compliance
with the Immigration Act
- Maintain
good contacts and regular liaison with other agencies that impact or deal
with BIA immigration and international staff issues i.e. AMSCO, Kenya
Investment Authority and KRA
- Maintaining
proper filing records of all issues affecting international staff
including effective closure of files on separation of international staff
- Keep an
updated (monthly) inventory of all the different services provided by
Administration including numbers of: visas and permits processed those
in-process, complaints received, tickets issued, hotel reservations made,
etc and prepare monthly reports accordingly
- Actively
work towards the achievement of the BIA’s goals
- Abide
by and work in accordance with BIA principles
- Any
other assignments in Administration related with or affecting immigration
issues.
- Responsible
for handling matters of etiquette and protocol at BIA
- To
coach new staff or visitors from other countries to ensure they behave
appropriately in their host country or Company
- Assist
in getting our international staff settled to include (arranging
accommodation/transport, assisting in finding permanent accommodation)
etc.
Specialist knowledge required:
- Must
have the knowledge of Kenyan laws, government regulations and guidelines
pertaining to immigration of persons
- Must
have a minimum of 1-2 years experience processing work permits and special
passes
- Knowledge
of local real estate, neighborhoods and local services is an integral
function of this position
- Ability
to speak in multiple languages and familiarity with the cultures and
customs of many nations is an added advantage
- Must
have the ability to organize events, tours and other social functions.
- Must be
very skilled and knowledgeable on diplomatic matters
- Must be
proficient in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS
Word, Excel, etc)
- Basic
knowledge in finance is an added advantage
- Must be
fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
About You
- A
University Degree in the Humanities
- Diploma
in Business administration, International Relations, Diplomacy, Public
Relations and Customer Care, Office administration, or any relevant field
- Ability
to work in a team, and occasionally under strict deadlines
- High
degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct
- Flexible
and adaptable to changing working conditions
- Self-motivated,
with good judgment and initiative
- Good
verbal and written communication skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity
to diversity
- Good
level of attention to detail
- Pleasant
personality
- Impeccable
personal appearance and conduct
- Highly
organized
- Report
writing skills
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must
register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.