CULTURAL ORIENTATION INTERN VACANCY AT CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

Through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, the Church World

Service/Resettlement Support Center Nairobi (CWS/RSC) is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by

Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases in Sub-

Saharan Africa. RSC is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

CWS/RSC Nairobi seeks a qualified individual for the Cultural Orientation Intern position. The position does not receive

reimbursement for travel to Nairobi, Kenya, but will receive a modest stipend.

Position Description:

The Cultural Orientation Intern is primarily responsible to assist in the development of student workbooks to accompany the

CWS/RSC Nairobi cultural orientation curricula. He/She is also responsible to assist in the development of lesson plans using those

workbooks, and to train CO Trainers on the workbooks developed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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Research various student handbooks and note best practices regarding content and layout;

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the various CO curricula;

In consultation with the CO Regional Coordinator and CO Senior Trainer, develop content for student workbooks to support

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student workbooks;

In consultation with the CO Regional Coordinator, Senior Trainer, and Graphic Designer, finalize the layout and design of the

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Consult with the CO Senior Trainer and CO Regional Coordinator to develop lesson plans that utilize the student workbooks;

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Upon completion of the student workbooks, conduct training for the CO Trainers regarding the student workbooks;

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Develop and submit reports related to the project;

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Maintain a current knowledge of the cultural orientation curricula and the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program;

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program.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the CO Regional Coordinator to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the CO

Requirements:

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Experience or demonstrated interest in the development of curricula and/or training materials;

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Experience or demonstrated interest in the USRAP;

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Strong computer skills; experience with design programs preferred;

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Excellent writing and editing skills, specifically in developing print materials;

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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment;

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Ability to maintain the integrity of official records;

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Ability to maintain high performance standards with attention to detail;

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Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by close of business June 10, 2011, to:

The Human Resources Manager

CWS/RSC Nairobi

P. O. Box 14176

00800 Westlands

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@cws-rscnairobi.orgAbility to represent the best interests of RSC and CWS/IRP.