Vacature: Caseworker International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Founded in 1933, the IRC is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation post-conflict reconstruction support, and resettlement services to victims of oppression and violent conflict in over 20 countries worldwide and 23 offices in the United States.

Closing date: 01 Sep 2009
Location: Thailand

In Bangkok, Thailand the IRC operates an Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) to assist persons seeking admission to the US as refugees. The OPE staff completes refugee applications for consideration and assists the US Government in the processing of such applications. The OPE also gathers key information that is given to US resettlement agencies to help them prepare for the arrival of approved refugees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- The Caseworker provides both general processing and casework services on behalf of refugee applicants for the USRP. The Caseworker also performs other office functions outside of the general responsibilities of the Caseworker as assigned by immediate supervisor.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct prescreening interviews of refugee applicants in a manner that demonstrates a clear understanding of the US Resettlement Program and background information relevant to specific caseloads.
- Perform timely, high quality control and casework following the interview process to finalize cases for USCIS presentation.
- Keep immediate supervisor informed of developments in daily case loads, including any urgent protection or medical conditions of applicants and their families.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be both team and detail oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
- Willingness to implement policies and procedures with a professional and constructive attitude.
- Minimum one year experience working in an international community setting, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Proficient in PC use, Microsoft Office, email and internet.
- Willingness and ability to travel within Southeast Asia region.
- Fluent English language skills required; Burmese dialects desirable.
Prior work in domestic refugee resettlement a plus.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: This is an unaccompanied position.

For more information on our OPE Thailand Program please click http://www.theirc.org/what/overseas-processing-entity.html
How to apply
Please apply at www.ircjobs.org

Reference Code: RW_7UFMZ9-17

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