The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Cairo, Egypt is issuing a request for CVs/expression of interest (Reference code: CFCVs/2015/08) in order to obtain applications to fill the position of “Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Project Coordinator and Trainer” in its office in Cairo, Egypt.
Under the overall supervision of the Country Programme Coordinator and in coordination with the COA Global Project Manager in Nairobi, Kenya; the COA Coordinator and Trainer will be responsible for:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Coordinate overall activities of the COA project (registration, scheduling, session preparation, reporting, etc.).
• Conduct COA sessions for immigrants approved for settlement to Canada.
• Develop training tools and activities.
• Keep abreast of information on immigration to Canada and provide immigrants with accurate information about life in Canada.
• Keep abreast of service-provider organizations (SPOs) in Canada, and what they do to facilitate newcomers’ adaptation and integration to Canada.
• Keep abreast of the Canadian activities and functions at the Canadian Embassy and try to learn as much as possible about immigration from Egypt.
• Help immigrants develop realistic expectations regarding their settlement in Canada.
• Increase and develop immigrants’ awareness and skills necessary to experience a successful adaptation process, especially during their first 12 months of stay in Canada
• Prepare periodic (quarterly, monthly and final) statistical and narrative reports, and generally up-to-date files.
• Prepare annual budgets for COA project in consultation with IOM-RMO in Egypt and COA management.
• Develop and periodically update COA curricula.
• Coordinate the COA Egypt petty cash fund, including its regular liquidation and replenishment.
• Oversee the registration of participants into COA sessions in Egypt.
• Be responsible of the COA Egypt online registration process.
• Coordinate the emails and text messages pertaining to general inquiries about the COA registration or session.
• Ensure that all is ready in advance for each training session: laptop, projector, DVDs and CDs, reference documents, training documents for distribution, cold and hot water, drinks and snacks.
• Conduct staff training on teaching methodology, curriculum and country-of-resettlement updates.
• Prepare COA certificates for COA Egypt participants.
• Liaise with the Canadian Embassy whenever necessary.
• Be open to receiving Canadian, and other dignitaries, CIC immigration managers
• and officers, in-training interns, CIC immigration officers, etc.
• Attend Canadian Embassy-related functions and workshops to discuss Canadian immigration and training issues.
• Maintain links with resettlement communities in Canada.
• Write in-depth cultural profiles to be shared with resettlement service providers
• and donors.
• Request necessary supplies and coordinate administrative/finance needs of the
• COA Unit.
• Maintain cooperation and dialogue with other IOM missions to facilitate a
• coordinated approach to project implementation.
• Maintain a COA resource library and inventories of all instructional supplies.
• Undertake travel duty as needed in support of COA activities.
• Ensure security, order and confidentiality of all interactions and transactions.
• Represent IOM COA project at international conferences and workshops.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
• A university degree in Education, Training, Business Administration or other relevant field;
• An excellent understanding of the Government of Canada policies and programmes in relation to immigration and integration issues and challenges are necessary for this position as is a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of clients and stakeholders.
• Teaching, training and curriculum development experience;
• Proven management experience;
• Experience with coordinating the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) or other similar project in Canada or abroad;
• Commitment to migration issues.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date curriculum vitae with a cover letter to the Human Resources Department e-mail address: HRDcairo@iom.int
Please clearly indicate in the subject line of your email the position title and the reference code, applications with no such indication in the subject line will not be considered.
Deadline for applications is 4th of July, 2015.
