Registry Assistant Jobs at Canadian High Commission in Nairobi
Competition Notice: LE-03 Registry Assistant
Notice is hereby given of a competition for staffing of a Registry Assistant position to establish a pool of eligible candidates valid for one year.
2012-Immig-08
Notice is hereby given of a competition for staffing of a Registry Assistant position to establish a pool of eligible candidates valid for one year.
The staffing process will consist of a review of all applications and CVs to ensure that the applicants have demonstrated that they meet the screening requirements stated below.
Selected candidates will be invited for a written exam to assess essential and desirable skills/qualifications, and successful candidates of the exam will be convoked for an interview to evaluate the candidate’s suitability for the position.
To: Internal/External Applicants
External candidates: [pls note that it is our policy to pay recruits at the minimum of the salary range for the level]
Section: Immigration
Title: Registry Assistant
Level: LE-03
Supervisor: Registry Supervisor
Summary of Duties:
- creates electronic files for immigrant and non-immigrant applications, and prepares corresponding paper files for further processing;
- reviews information and documentation on newly created files to determine and take appropriate initial processing action;
- receives and reviews case related correspondence and dispatches appropriately;
- performs other clerical duties as required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Ability to communicate orally in French, Swahili and other East African languages is desirable.
Experience: Previous work experience in a computerized office environment would be an asset.
Rated Qualifications:
Rated Qualifications:
Knowledge:
- eneral office procedures and practices.
- Software packages such as Windows, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Canadian (or similar) immigration policies and procedures is an asset.
- Knowledge of local laws and customs is an asset.
Abilities:
- Effective communication skills (verbally and in writing) in English.
- Enter data quickly and accurately into a computer system
- Type at least 30 wpm
- Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
- Adapt quickly to procedural and technological changes
Personal Suitability:
- Discreet, with professional integrity and good judgment *these qualities will be tested and rated during the competition process.
- Flexible, works well under pressure, and a self-starter.
- Comfortable in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
Assets: A working knowledge of French.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to obtain the required Reliability Status (security check).
- Canadian or Kenyan citizenship or valid work permit in Kenya
To Apply:
Applications must be submitted by 16:00, 22nd October, 2012, via email.
Candidates must demonstrate in writing that they meet the screening requirements by submitting their CV under a covering letter to:
Ref: 2012-Immig-08
Email: nairobi.competitions-concours@international.gc.ca
Ref: 2012-Immig-08
Email: nairobi.competitions-concours@international.gc.ca
The results of this competition will be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar openings in the Immigration Section which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
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