International Organization for
Migration (IOM)
Vacancy No:IOMKE/SVN/005/2015
Vacancy No:IOMKE/SVN/005/2015
Position title:Dispatcher / Messenger
Position grade: G2
Duration of Contract: 6
months with possibility of extension
Seniority band: Band V
Seniority band: Band V
Job family: Migration Health
Organizational unit: Migration
Health Department
Position rated: Yes
Subject to rotation: No
Reporting directly to: Data Processing Assistant
Reporting directly to: Data Processing Assistant
Overall supervision by: Migration Health Physician
Managerial responsibility: No
Organizational Context and Scope: Established in 1951, IOM is the leading
inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely
with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners.
IOM
is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Under the general supervision of the Migration
Health Physician (International) in MHAC Nairobi, the direct supervision of the
Data Processing Assistant and in coordination with the Migration Health
Processing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Dispatching of files and documents to/from
MHAC and designated laboratory/hospital, maintaining due confidentiality.
- Providing clerical support in preparing
various technical documents/lists, and photocopying medical reports and
labeling mail/samples, etc.
- Assisting the Migration Health processing team
other medical personnel in maintaining an organized flow of applicants
throughout the health assessment process.
- Any other related duties, which may be
assigned by the Migration Health processing team.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to
demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies:
Behavioural
Accountability
- Accepts and gives constructive criticism
- Follows all relevant procedures, processes,
and policies
- Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements
for outputs
- Monitors own work to correct errors
- Takes responsibility for meeting commitments
and for any shortcomings
Client Orientation
- Identifies the immediate and peripheral
clients of own work
Continuous Learning
- Contributes to colleagues' learning
- Demonstrates interest in improving relevant
skills
Communication
- Actively shares relevant information
- Writes clearly and effectively, adapting
wording and style to the intended audience
- Listens effectively and communicates clearly,
adapting delivery to the audience
Performance Management
- Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
Professionalism
- Masters subject matter related to
responsibilities
- Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks
central to responsibilities
- Incorporates gender-related needs,
perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
- Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of
challenges and stress
- Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
- Works effectively with people from different
cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
- Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core
mandate and migration solutions
Teamwork
- Actively contributes to an effective,
collegial, and agreeable team environment
- Contributes to, and follows team objectives
- Gives credit where credit is due
- Seeks input and feedback from others
- Actively supports and implements final group
decisions
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of health issues
in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in
appropriate areas of work
Education and Experience
- High School educational level.
- At least two years’ experience in assisting
IOM migration health assessment operations or as a messenger with other
agencies
- Previous working experience with NGOs or
international organizations will be an added advantage
Languages
Required: Excellent command of written and spoken English
and Kiswahili.
Mode of Application:
Submit applications’ cover letter and
updated CVs, including daytime telephone
or e-mail contact to:
Human Resources Department,
International Organization for
Migration (IOM),
P.O.Box 55040 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
or send via e-mail to
hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 11th March 2015
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted