Program Assistant at CWS RSC Africa

Duties for the Cultural Orientation Program Assistant Job

• Produces training materials under the direction of the CO Manager.
• Liaises with translators to ensure quality translation of training materials and other documents. Produces translated materials as needed.
• Conducts bi-annual audits of trainer material sets to ensure materials in use comply with approved curriculum guidelines. Acquires or develops missing materials as needed for trainers.
• Liaises with the Administration Department for the purchase or repair of needed CO materials and supplies including printing of materials.
• Assists with the scheduling and updating of eligible individuals in WRAPS for cultural orientation training in collaboration with the CO Field Team staff when needed.
• Assists with the updates to the Interpreter and Child Minding Management Systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the RSC Africa Cultural Orientation Division.

Cultural Orientation Program Assistant Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years’ experience.
• 1 year experience as an administrator assistant OR as a trainer producing materials for training purposes is required
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SQL, MS Publisher, CS Adobe and Power Point are required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to create storyboards, illustrations, cartoons, prefered.

Abilities for the RSC Africa Jobs

The CO Program Assistant must have the ability to:

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• exercise good judgment and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems;
• follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude;
• conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP;
• maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
• work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation;
• actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in Africa.
• carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision;
• maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa administrative and operational information.