Messenger - Dushanbe

About the role

IOM, the UN-related organization for migration, is recruiting a Messenger for its Dushanbe office, under the supervision of the National Resource Management Officer in Tajikistan and the National Supply Chain Management Officer. The Messenger supports day-to-day office and programme common services, working with relevant units at IOM Tajikistan.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, deliver and move items as requested, and collect and distribute mail and/or packages.
• Keep drinking water and printing paper stocks sufficient, arranging daily supply to office coolers and printers/copiers and updating the stock card.
• Provide general assistance to the Operations Team for grouped migrant arrivals by charter flights or bus, and for individual migrant reintegration.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• School diploma and relevant experience in messenger services.
• Fluency in Tajik (oral and written); basic oral and written Russian and English are desirable.
• Experience with international humanitarian, NGO or government bodies in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• Ability to handle mail intake, dispatch logs and office communications accurately.
• Knowledge of IOM's five values (inclusion, integrity, professionalism, courage, empathy).

Required skills

• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and scanning, photocopying and record keeping.
• Familiarity with office tasks such as scanning, sorting, filing and binding documents.
• Monitoring and replenishing office supplies and basic office equipment handling.

Applications are made through the IOM e-recruitment system; offers depend on funding confirmation and medical and security clearance. The position may be used to staff similar roles in other duty stations.