Maventeq Systems Limited – Our client, a multinational Oil and Gas company in Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
JOB TITLE: Immigration/Visa Officer, PHC & Lagos
JOB LOCATION
- Lagos
- Port Harcourt
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Immigration facilities:
- Contributes to the process of obtaining visa for new arrivals to Nigeria.
- Renewal of existing visas and residence permits & Extension of Business/Tourist visas.
- Procurement of green cards for expatriates
- Procurement of Nigerian passports for Nigerian staff and dependents
Expatriate database follow-up:
- Inputs data of expatriates and their families on Immigration tool
- Maintains an accurate database for effective retrieval of information and issues reports.
Intervention:
- Assists in solving difficult situations or incidents in the interest of the Company that can occur at the following entry-points: MMI Airport, LADOL Free Zone, etc.
Public Relations / Partners:
- Maintains a good interpersonal relationship with customers – expatriates and dependents, local staff – as well as managers through regular communication.
- Contributes to maintain good relationship with immigration bodies in Nigeria, especially focused on Port Harcourt-based, to ensure an effective good relationship and efficient services.
Reporting:
- Prepares weekly/monthly/annual immigration reports.
Visa Services:
- Performs Physical and On-line liaison with the different embassies to get up to date information about their visa requirement.
- Ensures visa administration processes (collating, reviewing, submission and pick-up) are well managed in liaison with various embassies and visa processing centers/agents.
- Processes all travel health insurance policy.
- Updates the visa requirements in HR Direct
- Assists Nigerian staff & dependents in obtaining valid Nigerian passports.
Cost Efficiency:
- Ensures compliance with the Company’s Cost Efficiency initiatives.
Others:
- Documentation for the Biometric Data Capture of expatriates at the NCDMB office in Yenagoa.
- Gives updates on changes in Immigration rules and policies.
- Liaises with the finance team on achieving smooth re-imbursements.
- Carries out any other duties/projects as assigned by the hierarchy
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Responsible for Immigration and visa activities on behalf of all COMPANY’S staff (Expatriates & Nationals) and Partners
- Ensures compliance of Expatriates to Immigration Rules and Policies as prescribed by the Nigeria
- Immigration Service such valid CERPAC or Green Cards or extended stay for business visas.
- Maintains good working relationship on behalf of the company with government parastatals
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A degree in any of the Social Sciences with a minimum of 5 years work experience
- Knowledge of human resources policies & procedures
- High level of integrity and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- Ability to work in a team and to work under pressure, with minimum supervision.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools, data management and process tools – HR Direct/SAP/STAR
- Knowledge of French is an added advantage
DEADLINE: 21st November, 2024
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should send their CV to: careers@maventeqsystems.com
Note that only candidates who meet the job requirements will be contacted
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