Expartraite Relations Officer at Azikel Group - Rossland Screening Solutions

Rossland Screening Solutions - Our client, Azikel Group, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Expartraite Relations Officer

Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa

Job Summary

• Our Client needs and expatriate relations officer who would be responsible for all expatriate relations.
• S/he plays a crucial support role in ensuring our approach to the expatriates in our employ is consistent, strategic and coherent.
• The ERO would coordinate with the Government to ensure all expatriate relations are in line with prescribed requirements, response delivery and protection issues.
• Typically, this involves joint coordination arrangements, partnership with various government departments, and regular dialogue at all levels on expatriate issues.

Job Description

• Assist in the establishment of close working relations with Government Officials and/or other external parties.
• Provide suggestions for promoting the company's policies and liaising with Government authorities on issues related to the expatriate's recruitment and employment processes.
• Support coordination meetings as required, including by preparing meetings and background information, drafting minutes and follow-up documentation.
• Manage the flow of information to/from the CEO and other senior staff; identifies priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the CEO
• Draft correspondence, documents and reports, and prepares tables and ensures follow-up.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate links with the Government/ the company and expatriates through the establishment/maintenance of appropriate coordination and information exchange.
• Act on behalf of the CEO to convey, clarify and explain the company's position to the Government bodies and expatriate as applicable.
• Inform the CEO on a continuing basis of relevant information on the expatriate's wellbeing and transition into the work environment.
• Act as interpreter during meetings held by the supervisor with senior officials or other external parties.
• May be required to coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• BA: Human Rights Law, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Social and Behavioural Sciences (Required)
• MSc. would be an advantage
• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Previous work experience as liaison officer or a related role.
• Experience working in multicultural workplaces.
• Experience working overseas is desirable.

Skills and Competences:

• Ability to promote the actualization of ideas.
• Ability to foster the restoration of previously beneficial partnerships, where necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Collaboration skill
• French language proficiency.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2023.