Job Title: Team Lead, Visa Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- As a Visa Officer Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of visa officers to ensure the efficient processing and delivery of visa applications.
- You will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the visa application process and providing exceptional customer service to applicants.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of visa officers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Manage the daily operations of the visa office, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to established processes and timelines.
- Review and evaluate visa applications for compliance with relevant immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct interviews with visa applicants, assess their eligibility, and make informed decisions regarding visa approvals or rejections.
- Stay updated on changes to immigration regulations, visa requirements, and related policies to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is provided to applicants and team members.
- Handle complex and sensitive visa cases, including those requiring additional review or documentation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as legal teams, government agencies, and consulates, to resolve visa-related issues and ensure a smooth application process.
- Provide excellent customer service to visa applicants, addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and managing escalations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of visa applications, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programs for visa officers to enhance their knowledge and skills in visa processing and customer service.
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and implement performance improvement plans for team members when necessary.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and technological advancements in visa processing to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Immigration Law, or a related discipline
- Previous experience (5+ years) working as a visa officer or in a similar role within an immigration or consular services environment.
- Strong knowledge of immigration laws, visa regulations, and visa application processes.
- Experience in leading and managing a team, with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Proficient in using visa application systems, databases, and other relevant software.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
- Knowledge of multiple languages or proficiency in a specific language relevant to the visa applicant pool may be an asset.
- Must reside in Lekki Axis
- 30 – 38 years.
Salary
N100,000 – N120,000 Monthly.
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Deadline: July 2, 2023