Job Opportunities
Case Worker(s)
Local Hire Expatriate - Pre CIS Field Team Position
The Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) is a program administered by Church World Service (CWS), which is an International NGO registered in Ghana. OPE is primarily responsible for implementing an operational refugee-processing program in western and central sub-Saharan Africa on behalf of the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
We are seeking qualified applications for the position of Caseworker, a position based in Accra (Ghana) with opportunities to travel throughout the western and central African regions. Interviews will be held both in Accra and over the phone. All interested candidates will be expected to be responsible for all expenses incurred with traveling to and accommodation in Ghana should they be successful in their interviews. Below are details of the position:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is primarily responsible for conducting personal interviews with refugee applicants in order to obtain biographic and demographic information to complete a refugee case history as required by OPE and the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services. This involves frequent travel to refugee camps in sub-Saharan Africa. This position reports directly to the Field Team Supervisor and works closely with other field team staff and interpreters.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Experience
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills
- Demonstrated computer skills especially in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to type 40 wpm
Desired competencies
- Previous refugee processing or domestic resettlement experience
- Previous Africa work experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and in difficult tropical conditions
- Ability to relate well with others in the team within a multicultural environment, to achieve desired objectives
- Ability to give attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions and implement policies and procedures from his/her supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of OPE and CWS/IRP
- Ability to contribute to a team effort to implement the U.S. Government Operational Refugee Processing Program in Africa
Special Requirements
The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively, sometimes on short notice and under difficult conditions. He/She should be flexible and able to work under pressure and over long hours in a multi-cultural environment.
If you are interested and qualify for the above, please submit a cover letter and a resume to:
The Human Resources Officer
ATTN: Pre DHS Case Worker Position
Email:
Since we are continuously recruiting for this position, please feel free to submit your application at any time.