Consultant- Legal Compliance & Immigration job at Islamic Relief
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Vacancy title:
Consultant- Legal Compliance & Immigration

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

Islamic Relief

Deadline of this Job:
24 June 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Qualification/ Experience
• Qualified law firm/ individual or 2 years’ experience working with Kenya Government and Immigration departments and Good understanding of immigration laws, rules, and regulations

Location: Nairobi -100%

The Immigration Consultant’s responsibilities shall include the following:
• Procurement of new work permits, work permit renewals, entry or re-entry visas for all international staff and dependents: -application forms to be ready 3 months before staff and dependents arrives in the country, Consultant with coordination IRK HR team will process the application forms and cover letters to the NGO Board and Immigration.
• Processing temporary work permit (special passes).
• Providing administrative and logistics support registration process and card processing for international staff and their dependents.
• Processing entry/ or re-entry visa extensions
• Processes and follow up with NGOs Coordination board for work permit or renewals and Endorsement form from the NGO Boards.
• Advising IRK on new government/immigration rules and regulations.

DELIVERABLES
• The consultancy to pick the completed forms from IRK offices and forward them to the Treasury; -the process to be completed in two to three months with continuous follow up
• Processing of dependent passes; -to be completed in four weeks (one month)
• Processing of multiple and journey visa-within two weeks depending on the type of visa
• Temporary work permit (special pass); to be completed in two weeks
• Visa extensions-to be done within one day after the collection of passports from the office
• Assist in providing immigration requirement checklist for e-visa. Work permit, special pass etc.
• Processing and follow up of work permit, renewals, and endorsement of form recommendation for work permit.
• Responsible in assist applying online e-visa, work permit, especial pass etc.
• Advising IRK on new immigration/government of Kenya regulations-this should be done immediately after the notice
• Opening bank accounts to facilitate the process in the NGO board as per the local rules and regulations
• Facilitate opening of banks and approval of signatories for Islamic Relief kenya office.

REQUIRED PROFILE OF THE FIRM/INDIVIDUAL
• Qualified law firm/Individual or at least 2 years’ experience working with Kenya Government and Immigration departments.
• Good understanding of immigration laws, rules, and regulations
• Detailed profile or CV
• Practicing license if any
• Hands on legal experience
• Good knowledge of problem-solving skills, integrity, maintains client confidentiality,
• Ability to meet with government officials.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please send us detailed company profile, practicing license, legal experience and senior managers CVs or detailed CV/Cover letter, if individual including your Qualifications/Certifications, experience, national ID copy, names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.Irk@islamic-relief.or.ke  by Monday, 13th June, 2022.
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Job Info
Job Category: Consultant/ Contractual jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 24 June 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 07-06-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 07-06-2065
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