Customer Care Assistant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Responsibilities for the Customer Care Job

• Operates the switchboard, places and receives telephone calls.
• Provides accurate information and answers to telephone or walk-in queries from applicants regarding their schedules and directing them, as required.
• Screens and ushers visitors and applicants.
• Consults with the Data Processing Assistant and Nurses in order to obtain the necessary information and to accurately provide information and answers to customer queries.
• Maintains confidentiality of health data and other personal information related to the migration health status of applicants.
• Issues migration health appointments to applicants in accordance with the schedule provided by the Data Processing Assistant.
• Ensures that reception area is well organized and presentable at all times. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are
  considered as first-tier candidates.
• Records and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence/faxes.
• Any other related duties, which may be assigned by the Migration Health Processing Officer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Completed University degree in Business Management, Secretarial studies or other related studies with 1 year of relevant professional experience or;
• High School Certificate with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous customer service experience is desired.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in private sector/UN agencies/NGOs/IOs;
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting/medical institution dealing with migrants is an added advantage.
• Ability to pay attention to details and work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision;
• Willingness to learn and be flexible with work hours.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal relationship skills;
• High level of computer literacy, especially MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Access.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Required Competencies

• Behavioural
• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Accountability- Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Client Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning- Contributes to colleagues’ learning
• Communication – Actively shares relevant information
• Creativity and Initiative – Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing – Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Professionalism – Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Technological Awareness – Learns about developments in available technology
• Resource Mobilization – Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.

Other Information

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment (upon notification in writing to the candidate) and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.