About Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.
With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.
Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives
Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems
of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools
to dramatically increase their effectiveness.Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.
With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.
Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month.
This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.
The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years
About this position
We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated operational approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world!
We’re looking for an individual who will fill the position of Relocation Officer to process travel documents, visas permits, manage visa and work permit renewals, onboard international staff on basic country and company aspects and provide related administration services
Job Responsibilities
- Design systems,
tools and processes that assure a highly efficient desk that deals with
all matters related to new and existing immigration requirements of BIA
international staff
- Apply for and
obtain new or renewed permits and identification cards for international
staff and their dependants
- Obtain
notification of arrivals and departures and residency permits for
international staff and their families
- Collect from the
various Embassies, Government Ministries and Departments all such forms
and documents that are required for the processing of visas and permits
- Maintain a clear
and well arranged photo album (passport photos) of all national and
international staff and their dependants in Headquarters
- Ensure visas and
permits are promptly processed, all details are filled on respective forms
and that the necessary forwarding letters are prepared and signed
- Monitor and
provide weekly reports to the Director of HR the status of all new and
upcoming immigration documents with actions required to ensure compliance
with the Immigration Act
- Maintain good
contacts and regular liaison with other agencies that impact or deal with
BIA immigration and international staff issues i.e. AMSCO, Kenya
Investment Authority and KRA
- Maintaining
proper filing records of all issues affecting international staff
including effective closure of files on separation of international staff
- Keep an updated
(monthly) inventory of all the different services provided by
Administration including numbers of: visas and permits processed those
in-process, complaints received, tickets issued, hotel reservations made,
etc and prepare monthly reports accordingly
- Actively work
towards the achievement of the BIA’s goals
- Abide by and
work in accordance with BIA principles
- Any other
assignments in Administration related with or affecting immigration
issues.
- Responsible for
handling matters of etiquette and protocol at BIA
- To coach new
staff or visitors from other countries to ensure they behave appropriately
in their host country or Company
- Assist in
getting our international staff settled to include (arranging
accommodation/transport, assisting in finding permanent accommodation)
etc.
Specialist knowledge required:
- Must have the
knowledge of Kenyan laws, government regulations and guidelines pertaining
to immigration of persons
- Must have a minimum
of 1-2 years experience processing work permits and special passes
- Knowledge of
local real estate, neighborhoods and local services is an integral
function of this position
- Ability to speak
in multiple languages and familiarity with the cultures and customs of
many nations is an added advantage
- Must have the
ability to organize events, tours and other social functions.
- Must be very
skilled and knowledgeable on diplomatic matters
- Must be
proficient in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS
Word, Excel, etc)
- Basic knowledge
in finance is an added advantage
- Must be fluent
in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
About You
- A University
Degree in the Humanities
- Diploma in
Business administration, International Relations, Diplomacy, Public
Relations and Customer Care, Office administration, or any relevant field
- Ability to work
in a team, and occasionally under strict deadlines
- High degree of
integrity, discretion, and personal conduct
- Flexible and
adaptable to changing working conditions
- Self-motivated,
with good judgment and initiative
- Good verbal and
written communication skills
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to
diversity
- Good level of
attention to detail
- Pleasant
personality
- Impeccable
personal appearance and conduct
- Highly organized
- Report writing
skills
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
