JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
Designated Migration Officers complete application assessment and make final decisions on applications for permanent and temporary residency to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This role requires strong analytical skills to understand and interpret complex legislation, and ability to apply that knowledge in decision-making. Other key activities may include: composing reports, briefings and presentations; research and analysis of application trends or other topics that may have an impact on IRCC program delivery; gathering and preparing statistics; explaining decisions, policies and procedures to clients, their representatives, partners and other stakeholders; or participation in promotion and recruitment activities for permanent or temporary residence to Canada.

IRCC Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program (LEMO-DP):

The candidates will acquire skills and expertise through the IRCC Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program (LEMO-DP). During the program, candidates must complete all elements required for designation. Upon designation, candidates will be promoted to the LE-O1 level (for DMO-TR) or the LE-O2 level (DMO).

Designation requirements include multiple examinations. Candidates are provided only one opportunity for each examination, and must achieve a passing grade to continue in the developmental program and maintain their employment.

In order to graduate from the development program, candidates must maintain fully satisfactory performance at the ‘succeeded’ level and successfully complete all the LEMO-DP requirements.
Position Details Designated Migration Officer (LE-O2): This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Tanzania. This staffing process will serve to build a pool of qualified candidates to be used for indeterminate appointments within the Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program (LEMO-DP). Candidates are initially hired at the LE-O1 level as a Migration Program Officer and participant in the LEMO-DP. This program leads to the position of LE-O2 Designated Migration Officer (DMO) upon successful designation. Please see the Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program section below for more information.

Position Details Designated Migration Officer – Temporary Residents (LE-O1): This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Tanzania. This staffing process will serve to build a pool of qualified candidates to be used for indeterminate appointments within the Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program (LEMO-DP). Candidates are initially hired at the LE-A3 level as a Temporary Resident Program Analyst and participant in the LEMO-DP. This program leads to the position of LE-O1 Designated Migration Officer – Temporary Residents (DMO – TR) upon successful designation. Please see the Locally Engaged Migration Officer Development Program section below for more information.

Area of Selection:
Open to internal and external candidates who have the right to reside and work in Tanzania, who meet all the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Tanzania does not sponsor work permits 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 based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

Essential Qualifications:
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience. Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
*Language will be assessed further during the process.

Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
• Undergraduate university degree
Language:
• Advanced level in English, both written and spoken
• Advanced level in French, both written and spoken

Experience:
• Experience analyzing complex problems or issues and making recommendations or decisions
• Experience composing correspondence, reports, briefing or presentation

Rated Requirements:
The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded / live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Abilities:
• Ability to use computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and internet browsers)
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply complex legislation
• Ability to set priorities, plan, organize work

Competencies:
*Certain competencies will be assessed at different levels for different positions
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Planning
• Initiative and Action Orientation
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership *
• Intercultural Proficiency*
• Judgement and Discretion
• Resilience and Adaptability*
• Values and Ethics
• Effective interactive communication (oral and written) in French and/or English

Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who meet Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

Experience
• Experience in a leadership role in a professional work environment
• Experience using knowledge of regulations, legislation, or other rules or guidelines to analyze files and make recommendations or decisions

• Experience supervising staff, and undertaking performance management and/or recruitment
• Experience in research, communication, data analysis/analytics, migration issues, or law
• Experience in web or software development tools, such as Access, Python, or similar
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission or international organization
• Experience working or studying abroad

Language
• Ability to work in one or more of the local languages of Burundi, Comoros, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia

Operational Requirements:
• Must be willing to travel within Tanzania and internationally
• Able and willing to work overtime as required on short notice (on weekdays and/or during weekends)
• Able to work in a high-pressure work environment
• Able to sustain prolonged periods of sitting and eye focus
• Working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:00 and Friday 7:30-13:00