Immigration Officer - PRO

Job description / Role

The Immigration Officer will be the front end connection to most of the Immigration Departments responsible for issuing visas for ABB Qatar employees and business visitors. He/she will be directly involved with the mobilization/demobilization of the new joiners and their family members, assisting them throughout the Residency Permit process, with the renewals of the permits and cancellations. The Immigration Officer will also provide administrative support to the HR Coordinator and HRBP by preparing NOC letters and preparing Immigration related forms in both English and Arabic.

- Process all pertinent documents in reference to the criteria of Immigration Office, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Interior, Government Offices, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in compliance with the laws and regulations.
- Process applications for employment visa, business visa, residence visa, exit permit or driving license.
- Prepare and process applications in labor office as well as prepare on-line applications of immigration in compliance with Qatar laws and regulations.
- Attest pertinent papers at the Government Departments as per Government requirement.
- Keep records of personnel for visas, labor cards, and other important documents.
- Communicate all new laws or rules issued by Government including review of prices.
- Maintain a log of all incoming requests and documents.
- Maintain a log of the employees and their family's passport and RP expiry date.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of records.
- Prepare all required documents in Arabic, such as NOCs, Government forms and other HR related letters.
- Assist the employee with advice regarding the Residence Permit procedures and accompany the employees to the required Government Departments whenever required.
- Maintain a log of Business visas issued.
- Be familiar with the Government Immigration portal (Hukoomi) and perform transactions as and when required
- Prepare Finance report for the e-cash and credit cards used for Immigration related transactions and attach the required supporting documents.

Requirements

- Should be proficient in English and Arabic.
- Advanced knowledge of Qatar Authorities' laws and procedures related to Immigration, Labor, Customs, Municipality/Trading affairs.
- Pleasant and professional attitude.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience as Public Relations Officer (PRO)/Immigration Officer.
- Previous experience in a multi-cultural setting is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Have a great sense of accuracy and quality
- Possess outstanding organization skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Holder of Qatari driving license
- Have good persuasive skills

About the Company

ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company employs 150,000 people and operates in approximately 100 countries. The firm’s shares are traded on the stock exchanges of Zurich, Stockholm and New York.

ABB’s business is comprised of five divisions that are in turn organized in relation to the customers and industries we serve.

The company in its current form was created in 1988, but its history spans over 120 years. ABB’s success has been driven particularly by a strong focus on research and development. The company maintains seven corporate research centers around the world and has continued to invest in R&D through all market conditions.