Migration Officer
3 semanas atrás
The British High Commission in Colombo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Migration Officer to join their team. As a key member of the Home Office International Operations team, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the UK's migration objectives in Sri Lanka.
Key Responsibilities:- Work with the International Liaison & Migration Manager and International Liaison Officer to establish, develop, and maintain a network of key contacts within the Government of Sri Lanka and suitable host authorities to promote the Home Office International Operations team and ensure the achievement of UK migration and returns objectives.
- Support the cross-Home Office and FCDO team on tackling visa abuse in Sri Lanka and assist with the training of airline staff and immigration officers.
- Conduct family tracing visits across Sri Lanka to aid with confirmation of Sri Lankan nationality and support the redocumentation of Sri Lankan nationals.
- Develop and manage capacity building programmes to promote legal migration pathways and support returns and reintegration objectives.
- Work with Returns Logistics teams in the UK to verify nationality and identity documentation and aid establishment of Sri Lankan nationality for those to be returned to Sri Lanka.
- At least an undergraduate degree from a reputable University.
- Minimum of three years' work experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency with standard IT software packages, including Outlook, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communications and presentations skills.
- Proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, draft, present, and discuss findings, briefings, and recommendations at senior levels.
- Experience in working with international partners and a good level of written, reading, and spoken English, Tamil, and Sinhalese.
Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 16:30, Friday 08:30 – 13:30 (including 30min lunch break). Flexibility can be provided within High Commission building opening hours. This is an office-based role. Full-time office attendance is required.
Learning and Development Opportunities:The British High Commission and Home Office are committed to being a learning and development organisation and encourages all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality.
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