On-Call Child Minder Job in Nairobi

International Organization for Migration (IOM)Position title: On-Call Child Minder
Notice no: IOMKE/CFA/035/2015
Position grade: Ungraded (daily / hourly contract)
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: N/A
Seniority band: Band V
Job family: Core Migration
Organizational unit: Operations Department
Position number: No
Position rated: No
Subject to rotation: No
Reporting directly to: Accommodation Assistant
Overall supervision by: Program Support Officer
Managerial responsibility: n/a
Directly reporting staff: n/a
II. Organizational Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and wellbeing of migrants.
In Kenya, IOM has since significantly diversified its programming, since 2005.
IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of emergency and post-conflict response, preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, healthcare and psychosocial assistance, assisted voluntary return of migrants, immigration and border management, migration and development, resettlement and repatriation,. Family reunification, counter human trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrants and labour migration.
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the overall supervision of the Program Support Officer the direct supervision of Accommodation Assistant in IOM’s Transit Center in Nairobi, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the below mentioned duties:

Waking and putting the minors to bed.

Ensure that minors are, at all times, well groomed.

Ensure that the minors are entertained, kept busy with games and reading materials.

Ensure that the minors eat their meals, food proportions are enough and to their fill.

Accompany the minors during embassy visits.

Ensure that all documents are well filled when making visa application.

Periodically checking up on the minors at night.

Any other duties assigned by the Accommodation AssistantIV. Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies
Behavioural
Accountability

Accepts and gives constructive criticism

Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

Monitors own work to correct errors

Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomingsClient Orientation

Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own workContinuous Learning

Contributes to colleagues' learning

Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skillsCommunication

Actively shares relevant information

Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audiencePerformance Management

Provides constructive feedback to colleaguesProfessionalism

Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutionsTeamwork

Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

Contributes to, and follows team objectives

Gives credit where credit is due

Seeks input and feedback from others

Actively supports and implements final group decisionsTechnical

Ability to carry out all aspects of a large operation; identify obstacles and solutions that may arise in the field and closely adhere to the recommended standards and procedures.V. Education and Experience

Secondary School Diploma

Minimum 2 years work experience in assisting refugees with previous work experience in humanitarian organization is an advantage

Practical computer skills, including MS Word, Excel.

Required IOM functional competencies: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, team player, and cross cultural facilitator.

Ability to read, understand and apply written instructions and guidelines; interpret instructions

Ability to work under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads and deadlines.

Attentive to details. Willing to accept flexible work schedule including working nights, weekends, and holidays

Thorough knowledge of English, Swahili and Somali is an advantage.VI. Languages
Required

Fluency in both written and spoken English, Kiswahili /Somali and Oromo/AmharicMode of Application:
Submit applications’ cover letter and updated CVs, including daytime telephone or e-mail contact to:
Human Resources Department,
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
P.O. Box 55040 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 5th September, 2015
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Note
No Fee: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.