Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Current rank/grade
Junior positions held
References
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Joseph Chirwa

Joseph Chirwa

Lilongwe

Summary

Goal-oriented Immigration officer with over 10 years of experience in immigration work experience in passport processing, visa processing, border management and permit service. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence.

Work History

Deputy In Charge ( Deportation and Compliance)

Malawi Immigration Service
  • Supervising routine checks and compliance by expatriates
  • Deportation of undocumented migrants from Malawi
  • Ensuring that staff turnovers and section budgeting is done in time and submitted to management
  • Working hand in hand with the Human Resource office in managing office.

Officer in Charge (Case Management)

Malawi Immigration Service
  • Document Verification: Ensuring the validity of documents such as passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other supporting documents
  • Background Checks: Coordinating and conducting background checks on applicants to verify their identity, criminal history, and security clearance
  • Decision Making: Making decisions on applications based on established criteria and guidelines, including approving, denying, or requesting additional information from applicants
  • Communication: Communicating with applicants, providing updates on the status of their applications, and offering guidance on immigration procedures and requirements.

Grant Specialist

Partners In Hope Malawi
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough assessments of project feasibility before applying for grants.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement efforts within the Grants Department by implementing updated policies and procedures for increased efficiency.
  • Elevated the organization''s profile through strategic networking at conferences, workshops, and other industry events focused on grant opportunities.
  • Streamlined the grant application process, reducing time spent on paperwork and increasing efficiency.

Police Officer(Police Mobile Service)

Malawi Police service
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Shimla University
Himichal Pradesh India

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

African Bible College
Lilongwe, Malawi

Certification - PHR: Professional in Human resource

Master of Science - Sustainable Development

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Arizona

Ph.D. - Public Administration and Government

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
11.2024

Skills

  • Training development
  • HR analytics
  • Public sector reforms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Customer Relations
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Grant Writing
  • Payroll Administration
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Certificate in Immigration Training, Limbe PTS 2012
  • Certificate in Police Training, Limbe PTS 2005
  • Certified global Human Resource Professional
  • Managed granted projects by USAID.
  • Certificate in Counter Terrorism and Border Patrol. US Homeland Security, Arizona.

Current rank/grade

Senior Superintendent (Grade F)

Lilongwe Immigration Office 

Junior positions held

  • Staff Officer to Regional Immigration Center
  • Data entry officer
  • Verification and Interview
  • Visa officer
  • Passport Audit
  • Passport printing

References

  • Mr. Daston Manda, Principal Human Resource Officer, Ministry of Education and Culture, +265 88892694
  • The Director General, Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Immigration Headquaters. Box 331 Blantyre. +265-01823777. Email: chifimo@immigration.com
  • Mr. Chisomo Kamungoya, Human/Resource Officer/Admin, Lilongwe Immigration Office, P.O Box 1272, Lilongwe, +265 999801097

Timeline

Deputy In Charge ( Deportation and Compliance)

Malawi Immigration Service

Officer in Charge (Case Management)

Malawi Immigration Service

Grant Specialist

Partners In Hope Malawi

Police Officer(Police Mobile Service)

Malawi Police service

MBA - Human Resources Management

Shimla University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

African Bible College

Certification - PHR: Professional in Human resource

Master of Science - Sustainable Development

Northern Arizona University

Ph.D. - Public Administration and Government

Northern Arizona University

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