Visa Desk Coordinator Job in Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

The Visa Desk Coordinator is responsible for managing end-to-end visa application services for individual corporate travelers and group tour clients, covering Africa, Europe, UK, USA, Asia, and other global destinations. The role is both operational and client-facing, requiring strong attention to detail, deep visa knowledge, and excellent relationship management with corporate travel coordinators and group tour contacts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Visa Advisory & Sales

  • Serve as the primary visa advisor for assigned corporate accounts & group travel applicants
  • Advise corporate travel coordinators and travellers on:
  • Visa requirements
  • Documentation

  • Timelines and risks
  • Convert visa enquiries into confirmed applications.
  • Upsell:
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Document support services (Company Courier Document Collection)
  • Drive consistent growth in visa volumes and revenue per account.

Visa Application Management (End-to-End)

  • Manage visa applications for corporate & group travellers including: UK, Schengen, USA, Canada, Middle
  • East, Africa and other key destinations
  • Ensure:
  • Correct documentation
  • Accurate forms
  • Timely submissions
  • Track applications and provide proactive status updates to clients

Risk Assessment & Client Expectation Management

  • Assess visa strength before accepting applications
  • Clearly advise clients where:
  • Chances are weak
  • Timelines are unrealistic
  • Issue written advisories and disclaimers where required
  • Escalate high-risk cases to the Travel Manager before proceeding

Pricing Authority & Revenue Control

  • Independently price visa services in line with approved fee structures
  • Protect service margins while remaining competitive
  • Ensure:
  • Fees are clearly communicated
  • All billable services are invoiced
  • No free work outside approved scope

Corporate Relationship Management

  • Maintain close working relationships with:
  • Corporate travel coordinators/ bookers
  • Group Tours Department.
  • Become a trusted advisor by:
  • Being accurate
  • Being honest
  • Not over-promising outcomes

Compliance & Documentation Control

  • Ensure all visa files are:
  • Complete
  • Well documented
  • Audit-ready
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client information
  • Adhere to embassy, VFS, TLS, and internal SOPs

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Diploma or Degree in Tourism Management, International Relations Business or related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Travel Management Company (TMC) or travel agency
  • Proven experience handling Corporate visa applications, Multiple destinations with complex requirements
  • Prior experience as a visa consultant or senior travel consultant is mandatory
  • Strong working knowledge of UK, Schengen, USA, Canada, Middle East visa processes, VFS, TLS, embassy booking systems
  • Excellent document verification and attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing multiple applications concurrently

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.