Position Title : **Messenger (Administrative Support)**

Duty Station : IOM Philippines - Country Office (Manila)

Classification : General Service Staff, UG

Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 25 March 2026

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Assistant, the Messenger will be responsible in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Manila, Philippines.

**Responsibilities**

- Guide applicants to the appropriate services and provide necessary information.
- Handle the routing of internal documents to authorized signatories and transmit external documents but not limited to embassies, hospitals, government agencies, and other relevant institutions.
- Help maintain a clean and organized office environment and verify office supply deliveries.
- Assist in the transport of biological specimens, reagents, and laboratory consumables to Halcyon Health Network, Inc. and other IOM accredited partner referral laboratories.
- Assist in monitoring, distributing, and maintaining office and cleaning supplies; prepare a monthly summary for submission to the Administrative Assistant.
- Print various documents, including Canada Health Assessment Forms, Gate Passes, Work Permits, and Air-conditioning Extension Requests.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding MHC operations and sensitive office matters.
- Purchase items required for MHC operations using Imprest Cash Funds.
- Provide support to cleaners when necessary.
- Perform general office tasks such as scanning, photocopying, sorting, binding, and filing of various documents.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

*Education*

- Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least two years of relevant professional experience.

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

*Experience*

- Experience working in international organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Expertise in this job and has worked in an international organization is an advantage

*Skills*

- Basic oral communication skills in English
- Basic typing skills in English
- Basic Working knowledge of MS Office and applications.
- Strong personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and a drive for results.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality for all records and documents.

*Languages*

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

*Desirable*

Working knowledge of Tagalog.

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 five 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 – behavioural 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.

**Notes**

- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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