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WORK PERMIT & VISA COORDINATOR

The HR Expat Personnel (EXPO) now Personnel Services is undergoing changes within its department and is looking for a suitable candidate to fill this vacant position.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the primary point of contact for all PNG Visa, Work Permit and Passport inquiries and process for SIL-PNG.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Work Permit & Visa Coordinator will report directly to the Personnel Service Operations Supervisor.

The successful candidate must be well versed in a cross- cultural communication and work environment, proficient in PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA) policies and procedures, task-oriented, and proactive to meet limited supervisor oversight.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in HR, International relations or a related field
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe, and Google Applications.
• 2-3 years’ working experience in similar role with demonstrated capacity to work effectively and productively with minimum supervision within a team environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Knowledgeable in the PNG Immigration and Labor Industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time – management skills , with the ability to multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Good interpersonal skills and good decision making skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to SIL PNG Goals
• Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with unforeseen circumstances
• Proactive and organized
• Willingness to serve and ability to relate well with expats or nationals
• Honest and reliable with personal commitment to uphold Christian values
• Have an eye for details and can do attitude
• Customer service oriented
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn new things
• Patient and with a good temperament
• Good work habits such as punctuality
• Openness to ask questions when unsure
• Able to maintain and keep confidentiality

To apply for this position please follow these instructions on how to apply:

1. A Cover letter of Interest for this position ( one (1) page)
2. A Written Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria
3. Attached your updated CV in MS Word (or as a pdf – strongly recommended) outlining your employment history, educational qualifications and contact numbers of three (3) reliable referees ( Referees will be contacted if you’re successful)
4. Only Short Listed candidates will be required to undergo Police Clearance upon successful interview process
5. Email your applications to [email protected]: SUBJECT: Work Permit & Visa Coordinator Position Vacancy

SIL PNG is committed to the protection of Child Safeguarding. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our Child Protection Safeguarding. Hence, employment is conditional upon successful completion of background checks and police checks where possible.