Key Responsibilities
Immigration Support
- Assist in providing AKDN agencies with necessary information and collaborate with HR business partners to verify the authenticity of paperwork and supporting documents for all immigration related requests.
- Prepare and submit immigration applications through the eFNS portal, including work permits, special passes, dependent passes, re- entry passes, alien registration, and student and internship pass ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain records of Immigration statuses for all expatriate staff and their dependents
- Liaise with relevant authorities and departments to ensure timely processing of immigration applications.
- Accompany expatriate staff and their dependents for alien registration exercise.
- Provide administrative support in maintaining compliance with immigration regulations and internal policies.
- Assist in facilitating payment of permits and passes and execution of security bonds for AKU/AKUH expatriate staff/dependents.
- Ensure timely circulation of all invoices from the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services to all relevant stakeholders (AKDN agencies) for processing of payments and security bonds.
- Support and assist in travel, accommodation, and protocol as and when required.
Housing Services Assistance
- Support in sourcing and securing housing accommodation for expatriate staff
- Assist in coordinating housing tours and facilitating the relocation process for new staff members.
- Maintain records of lease agreements and ensure timely processing of rental payments, utility, and service charge fees.
- Collaborate with the Legal department to ensure proper execution of lease agreements.
Guest House Management Support
- Assist in managing guest house bookings and ensuring accommodation meets the required standards.
- Coordinate with the housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of guest house facilities.
- Monitor utility usage and assist in processing payments for services such as water, electricity and other utility services.
- Maintain records of guest house usage and assist in preparing reports as required.
Medical Insurance Administration
- Assist in the administration of medical insurance for expatriate staff
- Coordinate with the Finance department to ensure timely processing of insurance premiums and claims.
- Dispatch and maintain records of insurance coverage and assist staff with related inquiries.
Stock Inventory
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels for office supplies and guest house necessities
- Coordinate with PSCMD to ensure timely ordering and delivery of required items.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements
- Diploma in Business Administration, Law, International Relations, Human Resources or equivalent from a recognized University. A degree will be an added advantage.
- 3 years’ experience in administering and supporting immigration processes.
- Indepth knowledge of navigating the EFNS portal with thorough understanding of the immigration laws and regulations
- Previous experience in AKDN entities is an added advantage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated person with excellent People skills as well as excellent customer care skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to manage outside duties and balance desk requirements
- Commitment to confidentiality
- Proficiency in ticketing booking system
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to handle pressure and take criticism positively
- Good communication, customer care and people skills
- Self-motivated person who is flexible and approachable.