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Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the bene...
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Context:
Under the general supervision of the Operations Officer, under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Liaison Assistant, and in coordination with the Senior Operations Assistant/Movements Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for entering data for refugees and migrants into IOM data base and preparation of IOM travel bags in compliance with IOM established procedures to ensure orderly and timely movements of refugees and migrants. The incumbent’s responsibilities will include the following:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Receive travel documents from high commissions, USRAP travel packets from Resettlement Support Centre (RSC); check and confirm documents/packets received against RSC/high commissions dispatch list and return signed copy to RSC/high commissions.
Import USRAP data lists into Mimosa database; register cases received in Mimosa.
Update case status in Mimosa and tracking system; indicating cases with special needs and cross-references in Mimosa.
Sort and photocopy travel documents as requested by other units/departments, i.e. for exit permits.
Dispatch travel documents by DHL to relevant IOM missions together with data/booking lists.
Maintain and update spread sheet of packets received from RSC/embassies and returned.
Forward a list of all travel documents received to IOM field offices in the region (OPS and MHD), i.e. Dadaab and Kakuma.
Liaise and reconcile with RSC, embassies and missions on cases received and returned.
Timely and accurately prepare departure/exit cards, x-rays, medical documents pre-departure certificates and customs cards for departure ex Kenya and the region: BI, ER, SO and DJ, and send them to the relevant missions.
Perform any other duties that might be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Experience
Languages
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Required Competencies
Behavioural
Other
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 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.
Submit cover letter and CV, including daytime telephone and e-mail contact to: International Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 55040,00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 25 January 2017
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
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