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IMMIGRATION CASE ANALYST

Job Ref:989

JOB TITLE:IMMIGRATION CASE ANALYST

Salary:Starting salary 24,043,324 TZS gross per annum

Vacancy type:Indeterminate

Level:Assistant

Classification:LE-06

Location:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing date for applications:04-05-2015

Summary of position:
The High Commission of Canada in Tanzania is proceeding with an anticipatory staffing for indeterminate position.

Under the general supervision of the Immigration Officer, the Immigration case analyst assesses and evaluates permanent and temporary resident applications in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations; determines in accordance with established guidelines whether additional information is required to complete the assessment of applications; conducts research as required to obtain or verify information required to process applications; identifies sensitive, high profile or potentially controversial cases; clearly documents assessments in writing for authorised decision makers; provides instructions for operation support staff on case processing; assists in the preparation of reports and performs other duties as required


Essential qualifications:
Education: A degree or diploma from a recognized university or post-secondary institution

Language: Fluency in English (oral and written).

Experience:
• Minimum of two years of recent* work experience applying and interpreting legislation, codes, statutes, conventions, and/or administrative rules in a medium to large size organisation.
• Demonstrated* experience dealing with the public both in person and through written correspondence.

* Demonstrated/recent experience is defined as within the last 3 years.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Canadian immigration objectives.
• Knowledge of society, customs and documentation of host country.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and databases – Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Ability/Competencies:
• Effective Communication – oral & written
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and assess complex information.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise accordingly.
• Ability to work effectively with others and develop and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Ability to plan and organize work flow.
• Ability to lead and direct.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Client Focus
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability:
• Professional Integrity
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Initiative and Sound judgement

Management reserves the right to assess the knowledge, ability and skills and competency criteria using either of the following: written exam and interview.

Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:

Language:
• Knowledge of French

Experience:
• Previous work experience with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) either domestically or overseas.
• Proficiency with CIC files processing software (GCMS).

If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter.


Organizational Needs:

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required;
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
• May be required to work directly with the public
• Hours of work: Normal working week 37.5 hours (7.5 hours per day)
o Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:00
o Fridays only - 07:30 – 13:00
Condition(s) of Employment:
• Any job offer is subject to Reliability security screening (including a criminal record and credit check).
• Proof of right to work in Tanzania and copies of educational qualifications will be required at the interview stage of the process. . All candidates will be required to submit the following documents as part of this screening process:
o Police Clearance Certificate
o Letter of recognition from your bank stating your name, years of client service and your address
o Professional and educational certificates and transcripts

Area of selection/Eligibility:

This position is open to individuals, Spouses/Dependants of Canada-based staff who are eligible to work in Tanzania and current LES employed in the immigration section of the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi who are eligible to apply and who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.

The Canadian Government is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.

How to apply:

• Please follow the link www.wfca-tpce.com and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications.

Important notes:
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
• Please note that the High-Commission of Canada in Tanzania does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly.
• The High-Commission of Canada in Tanzania does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending exams or interviews then please let us know during the application process.
• The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High-Commission of Canada in Tanzania, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.