Church World Service has several openings for jobs in 2022.

Primary Purpose: cws careers

The position is responsible for case management review of USRAP cases, as required for refugee and partner case inquiries. They will be tasked with refugee and partner inquiry responses, updating START, submitting data, liaising with partner offices on deferrals and handling walk in/gate inquiries in Tanzania. This position works closely with the Senior Case Processing Assistant and Case Processing Assistant II role on workload and work-plan management. The position reports to a Correspondence Supervisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Essential Duties: Job Vacancies at Church World Service

Completes all tasks related to USRAP processing as assigned by the Supervisor in accordance with set policies and procedures.

Qualifications: cws careers

Experience:

• Five (5) years of paid work experience is required.
• One (1) year communications experience is required
• Prior paid work experience with CWS Africa is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Strong verbal Swahili skills preferred 
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail
• Take initiative in the development and completion of projects

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or four years of paid work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree required.

Abilities:

• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records.
• Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• accurately type 35 wpm with a 93% accuracy rating.
• follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.
• deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees, and members of the general public.
• conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP.
• pass the job knowledge assessments with score of 80% or higher; pass a job knowledge assessment in order to be confirmed at the end of probation.
• take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• lead others and address issues as they arise.
• maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa administrative and operational information.
• effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). 

Important Requirements: Church World Service Jobs 2022

• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support   as a CWS employee. 

Special Requirements: cws careers

• COVID Vaccination is strongly recommended for all successful candidates
• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions and have a high degree of flexibility. 
• Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa
• This position is based in  Kasulu, Tanzania
• This position requires use of laptops at all times, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program
• Background check which includes references, and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment for international applicants.
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements, and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
• Full time
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.