About Global Immigration Services
The Global Immigration team sits within EY’s People Advisory Services practice and is the largest single brand provider of immigration services managing a range of business immigration services for multinational clients wishing to send their employees to work overseas. These services typically centre on the compliance and legal issues in coordinating and filing work and visa applications, subsequent work permit/visa extensions and passport/nationality issues.
EY’s Immigration practice is a high-pace, client service focused environment. Team members enjoy extensive contact with corporate clients, expatriates and EY contacts at all levels within the organisation.
Job Summary
The immigration senior position is within the People Advisory Services – Mobility unit. As a team member within the mobility team you will:-
Act as a point of contact with the Department of Immigration Services.
Assist in data gathering and document preparation and submission of immigration documents and other client deliverables.
Gather and analyse required information from client and external knowledge sources in order to prepare suitable conclusions and recommendations as directed by the supervisor.
Prepare and draft materials and communications for clients.
Support day-to-day client liaison and discuss questions raised by clients with the client service team and ensure they are at all times advised of client related issues as necessary.
Follow up with the immigration department regularly.
Maintain up-to-date records of applicants’ status and information in the tracking system and ensure clients are regularly update on progress of their applications.
Build relationships with stakeholders outside and within the firm.
Execute all assigned engagement commitments in a timely manner, flag problems early enough with an aim of finding a solution.
Work independently and proactively communicate with more senior members of the team to ensure timely delivery and review of key work products/activities.
Desired Candidate Profile
Does this sound like you?
Have practical experience in immigration matters
Have Bachelor’s degree
Have a minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE
Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.
Key Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent level of attention to detail.
Good presentation skills.
A good and enthusiastic team player
Good organization and prioritization skills including ability to manage multiple assignments and work under pressure
Resilience and proactivity
Integrity
If you believe you have skills and qualities that match the position and would like to be part of a winning high performing team, kindly submit online your Cover letter, CV and relevant testimonials in support of your academic qualifications by close of business on 31st December 2018.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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Please note: Preference will be given to PDI candidates.
