Call for Application - Office Maintenance Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer and direct supervision of the Admin and Logistics Assistant – IOM Karachi Office and in collaboration with relevant units, the successful candidate will responsible for supporting the work of the Humanitarian Resilience and Recovery Division (HRRD) from IOM Karachi Office. Specifically, the selected candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following functions in IOM Karachi Office, Sindh.  

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Ensure that there is sufficient stock and availability of all basic office supplies (including but not limited to toilet paper, soaps, etc.). Report shortage to supervisor as needed and support in replenishing stock.  
• Perform basic admin and logistics tasks as needed by each unit.
• Support in arrangements for meetings, conferences, workshops etc.
• Support in preparing and dispatching items.
• Wash cups, plates, utensils, and other dishes as needed.
• Monitor and replenish water drums of the water coolers as needed.
• Prepare tea / coffee and biscuits for staff and guests as needed including for official meetings, etc.
• Travel to nearby market to purchase needed items for the office as needed.
• As needed, support relevant units in loading, offloading, carrying, and transporting items and assets for official purpose.
• Responsibility of keeping office equipment, appliances, and other assets in store.
• Review and report any problems to supervisor related to functioning of office space including the kitchen and lavatories.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Education:

• Minimum requirement of High school / Intermediate degree / certificate .

Experience:

• One year of prior experience in similar role is an advantage.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Languages:

Fluency in Urdu is required.

Working knowledge of English and Sindhi is an advantage.

Only short-listed candidates who match the required criteria for the position will be contacted.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.