Government Liaison & Immigration Assistant

Job Context

The Government Liaison & Immigration Assistant is responsible to assist/ support all Government prescribed activities and strategy in Bangladesh in order to accurately represent the organization in liaisons with the GoB.

Type of Contract: Fixed term

Duration of the contract: till December 2020

Job Responsibilities

1.Visa and work permit processing:

Prepare invitations letters for expatriate visitors' visas in Bangladesh

Process N / FN Visas for HI expatriate staff members and families

Support obtaining Work Permit through NGOAB and relevant ministries for the expats working for HI in Bangladesh.

Process visa extension (N Visa) on timely manner.

Assist expats in leaving the country.

When needed, work with NSI and SB for Security Clearance.

Assist in submitting visas for international travel for staff members.

2.Support tasks & relation with NGOAB:

Assist Gov. Liaison focal point for general communication/ submission with NGOAB

Support consolidating narrative and financial parts and fill them into NGOAB templates (FDs).

Support submission of project approval forms (FDs) to NOGAB and communicates for timely approval as necessary.

Support submission of annual report, and audit reports and follow-up until they are

cleared as necessary

Support gathering and consolidating information to answer NGOAB queries as directed/

necessary.

3.Provide support to other GoV Ministry related tasks

Communicating with different GoV Ministries as necessary.

Filing / organising all documents of different FDs.

Support to external auditors during NGO AB required audit.

Employment Status

Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements

Master Degree in any relevant field

Experience Requirements

2 to 3 year(s)

Additional Requirements

Age 21 to 60 years

Essential:

Experience: Work experience with the NGO Affairs Bureau, NSI, SB and Immigration department is a must

Typing in English and Bengali, Computer literate, productive user of internet, emails, and MS application programs, especially Excel.

Understanding the principles of team work, particularly working with multi-cultural and/or multi-disciplinary teams.

At least 3 years' experience on job related issues with the government and INGOs for visa processing.

3 Years with International NGOs in supporting with NOGAB and other Govt. Ministries for NGO project approvals and visa processing.

Good knowledge of Bangladesh administrative procedure and hierarchy (protocol etc)

Job Location

Dhaka

Salary

Tk. 38000 - 43000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits

Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity

Festival Bonus: 2