Overview

Job Ref: 3056

Job Title: Non-Immigrant Officer (NIO) (Anticipatory)

Salary: 33,844,674 per annum plus social benefits

Vacancy type: Term/Indeterminate/Emergency

Term Details:

This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Tanzania. This staffing process for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will serve to build an eligibility list to be used for indeterminate, term, or temporary assignments at level LE-07.

Level: Officer

Classification: LE-07

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing date for applications: 01-03-2019 At midnight UTC/GMT

Summary of position:

Under direction, reviews, processes, and assesses applications to determine whether clients meet eligibility and admissibility requirements for a temporary or permanent entry to Canada in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures; promotes departmental objectives and provides program information in interactions with clients, their representatives, partners and stakeholders; prevents the travel to Canada of individuals in possession of fraudulent or fraudulently obtained documentation; participates in research for and the preparation of reports and studies on immigration-related issues; represents the Program Manager and other immigration officers in contacts with nationals and officials of the host country to promote Departmental objectives; provides management assistance, supervises staff and performs other duties.

Essential qualifications:

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:

University degree or diploma

Language:

Proficiency in English - comprehension, oral and written
Good command of French - comprehension, oral and written

Experience:

At least 2 years of cumulative work experience in an administrative or officer position in an Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, a UN agency, development agency, or law firm;
Experience in dealing with the general public;
Experience applying rules, laws, policies and procedures within a work environment.

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 psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices;
Knowledge of geography, socio-economic conditions, labour markets, and educational systems in the area covered by the Dar es Salaam Migration Office.

Abilities/Competencies:

Ability to work both independently and within a team to meet goals;
Ability to understand and interpret legislation, guidelines and policies;
Ability to plan and organize workload, as well as to establish and manage priorities;
Ability to assist with supervision of support staff;
Ability to learn and adapt quickly while working under pressure with attention to detail;
Ability to make appropriate decisions in exercising discernment, sound judgment, and ethical and professional integrity;
Demonstrate initiative, team spirit, tact and discretion;
Maintain client focus and foster positive interpersonal relations.

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.

A working knowledge of local languages in Burundi, Comoros, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia;
A recognized degree or diploma in legal studies;
Experience in supervising staff;
Significant knowledge of legal frameworks, customs, educational systems, and administrative documents in the geographic area covered by the Dar es Salaam Migration Office;
General knowledge of Canada, its geography, its labor market and educational system;
Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices in a Migration or Consular Section of an Embassy

Organizational Needs:

Operational Requirements:

Normal working hours are 37.5 per week Mondays to Thursdays (07:30 to 16:00) and Fridays (07:30 – 13:00)
Work in high-pressure environment
Some overtime required (on weekdays and/or during weekends if job demands)

Condition(s) of Employment:

Tanzanian citizenship, holder of a valid Tanzanian work permit or otherwise legally able to work at the High Commission (please note the High Commission of Canada in Tanzania does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly).
Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.
Obtain and maintain a reliability rating (security clearance) from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period. This includes a criminal and credit background check.

Area of selection:

Open to internal and external applicants who are eligible to work in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (including current and previous emergency employees and Spouses and dependents of CBS staff who are currently residing in and accredited to the High Commission of Canada in Tanzania) who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date. Applicants should be resident in Tanzania at the time of hiring or be willing to relocate at own expense. Please note that the High Commission does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly. The Government of Canada 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

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