Job Vacancy: Immigration Administration Associate
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Staffing
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Immigration Administration Associate
Job Location: Nairobi
Commitment: One year renewable subject to performance
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 135,000 farm families with more than 1400 full-time staff.
Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take up the position of Immigration Administration Associate.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Primary Duties: The Immigration Associate will coordinate the collection and submission of documents to the Immigration Bureau in Nairobi.
A considerable portion of our staff members are internationally based and this position’s primary role is assisting the Employment Law Analyst in the submission of documents and managing relationships pertaining to the immigration process
The Immigration Associate will also act as a point of contact with outside facilitators and firms that provide administrative help, counsel, and expertise, during the course of the immigration process
The Immigration Associate will be expected to build and maintain a database to track the immigration status of all International Staff, both in Kenya and in the other countries where OAF works.
The Immigration Associate will be responsible for monitoring and updating the status of every international staff member as they move through the immigration process and providing notifications to staff members at key points in the process.
One Acre Fund works in several countries currently and anticipates expansion to other regions in the near future.
The Immigration Associate will be called upon to support efforts in these countries regarding immigration and employment of international staff there.
Support our People Operations Department in the United States. Many international staff will submit their documents to our associates at our US Headquarters.
It will be important for the Immigration Associate to coordinate and liaise with the US Office to make sure incoming team members have all of the necessary paperwork and documentation filed before beginning employment with One Acre Fund
The Immigration Associate maybe called on to perform other tasks in the office in Nairobi and support other departments as situations arise.
The position calls for and requires a set of skills that are broadly applicable to a large number of jobs that are based in Nairobi
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
This role will work closely with the Legal Department at One Acre Fund and offers tremendous room for growth.
The Legal Department is a very young division and the role of the Immigration Associate has the potential to evolve, advance, and expand in the near future.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Diploma is required. Candidates who have studied in law or business administration are preferred.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in legal or administrative work
- Proven organizational, analytical, communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines.
- Must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Creative approach to work
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
- Able to multitask
- Must be able to speak English and Swahili. French is Desirable.
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and education
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career Development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Mandatory Requirements: submit via Email
Submit to: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Immigration Administration Associate + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation.
Deadline for resume submissions is on the 5th March 2015 at 5pm.