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Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Law or/and international relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience or

• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.

• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in applying various administrative rules and regulations in work situations.

• Ability to identify issues, formulate  opinions,  make conclusions  and recommendations.

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Knowledge of protocol in a governmental or international organization including experience of working with the United Nations System.

• Experience in, and knowledge of accepted norms, rules and customs of international diplomatic protocol, including practices developed within the United Nations System or similar international organization.

• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices of international organizations and the United Nations System.

• Experience handling confidential matters.

Skills

• High level of computer literacy which includes but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams.

• Experience in using technological solutions such the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System an advantage

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written)

• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

• Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators (Level 1)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Required Skills

• Experience in using technological solutions such the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System an advantage

• High level of computer literacy which includes but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams