LE Entry Clearance Officer at The British High Commission Nigeria

The British High Commission is looking for a number of full time qualified candidates to work within the Visa Section at the below position:

Job Title: LE Entry Clearance Officer

Job Summary
The positions are for an initial one (1) year contract and may be subject to renewal. The successful candidates will undertake a variety of tasks to support visa operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessing the full range of visa applications and interviewing applicants in a fair, objective and courteous manner.  
• Making quick and pragmatic decisions to issue and refuse visas in accordance with the Immigration Rules, and within agreed time-scales.
• Dealing with correspondence and other enquiries from applicants, sponsors and members of the public.  Preparing well-presented and accurate replies, written in plain English, within target times.
• Preparing written statements and paperwork related to the appeals process, and making sure that they are also well presented and accurate.

Requirements

• We are looking for British passport holders or other nationals who have recently lived at least five consecutive years in the UK and may be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance with good oral and written communication skills.
• In particular, the successful candidates 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.
• Good communication with excellent spoken and written English.
• Computer literacy with accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute.
• The ability to remain customer focused, polite and courteous under pressure.
• The ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet challenging targets.
• The capability of making quick decisions, in accordance with set rules and the ability to show that these decisions are fair and just.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent team players - this is an all for one, and one for all environment.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to working in a forward thinking, modern and motivated department, which is working at the forefront of visa work.  We are committed to improving standards and procedures - and we are looking for like-minded employees.
• To effectively represent the Visa Section, the British High Commission, and the UK Government as a whole.
• Previous experience of working within a visa section or other office environment is preferable and good keyboard skills and familiarity with computers and software packages (notably MS Word, Excel and straightforward databases) is essential for the role.

Remuneration
The monthly starting salary is N329,656. In addition to your salary you will be entitled to a personal salary protection allowance of N65,931  

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2012

Method of Application
Selection process for these positions is 'competency-based'.  Applicants will be required to complete an application form outlining how they meet the requirements. Applications should be sent to:

Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P. O. Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja

Or by e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk

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Note: Those who advance in the selection process will be interviewed based on these competences and may be required to complete a written exercise.