Embassy of Canada

Position: Migration Program Assistant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: ETB 409,895 annually plus benefits

Posted date: 56 minutes ago

Application Deadline: Aug, 20/2021 (5 days left)

The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and experienced candidates for the following position.

Summary of Duties

Under general supervision of the Migration Program Manager or an Officer, supports the delivery of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Programs through furthering the processing of applications using procedural expertise, assisting an Officer in reporting and liaison, program integrity, Visa Application Centre (VAC) governance, promotion and recruitment activities or other support to clients. Requires a developed knowledge of established guidelines and procedures. Exercises initiative in organizing work, tracking resources, and resolving difficult problems.

Essential Qualification

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year recent* experience working in an office environment in administrative support or program assistant capacity for a corporate entity, foreign mission, government office, or international organization
• Minimum of one (1) years recent* experience providing effective client service (internal or external) in person, by telephone, and electronic messaging
• Minimum of two (2) years recent* experience working on a PC, using various computer programs and applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet browsers.
• *Recent as defined within the last five (5) years.

Language requirement:

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Fluency in Amharic (speaking, reading, and writing)

Rated Requirements

The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests presentations and/or reference checks. We recommend that, wherever possible, the CV and cover letter be adapted to allow the candidate to demonstrate how he or she specifically meets each of the rated requirements below.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• General knowledge of evidence-based research methods and social media presence
• Understanding of the impact of political, economic, and social factors on migration-related matters.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Effective interactive communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to draft professional correspondence
• Ability to analyze information and provide appropriate responses or suggestions
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail
• Client service
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Commitment to values and ethics, integrity, reliability, and discretion

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• Experience working on migration-related matters
• Experience working at an Embassy, High Commission, or international organization
• Working knowledge of French (oral and written)
• Fluency in Oromifa (oral and written) and/or;
• Fluency in Tigrigna (oral and written) and/or;
• Fluency in Somali (oral and written);
• Master’s Degree

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: ETB 409,895 annually plus benefits

How to apply

Candidates are required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French. Applications that do not include the requested documents or information in the CV or cover letter will be rejected. Any additional information must be included as part of these two attachments. Please do NOT include personal data in these documents (cover letter and CV) such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion, a picture. Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.

Applications will only be considered when received through our portal by the link

Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date.

Failure to so will result in the application being rejected.