Messenger
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. This role supports IOM's mission by providing essential common services within the Dushanbe office.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for the day-to-day operational support of the IOM Tajikistan office in Dushanbe. The Messenger is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of common services, directly contributing to the efficiency of office and program activities. By managing the delivery and distribution of essential items, maintaining office supplies, and providing general assistance during migrant arrivals and reintegration processes, the position supports IOM's mandate to assist governments and migrants. The role ensures that logistical and administrative tasks are handled effectively, allowing program teams to focus on their core objectives.
Responsibilities
The Messenger is responsible for collecting, delivering, and moving various items within the office and as requested. This includes the collection and distribution of mail and packages. The role also involves ensuring adequate stock levels of drinking water and printing paper, initiating daily supply and delivery, and maintaining stock records. Additionally, the Messenger will provide general assistance to the Operations Team during grouped migrant arrivals and individual reintegration processes. Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor are also part of the responsibilities.
Work Experience
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is considered an advantage.
Skills
Ability to handle mail intake, dispatch logs, and office communications accurately. Basic knowledge of MS Office applications and computer skills for digital filing, photocopying, and record-keeping. Familiarity with general office tasks like scanning, sorting, and filing. Capability to monitor and replenish office supplies. Basic knowledge of office equipment handling and minor maintenance.