Details
  • Job Title: Receptionist
  • Organization Name: UN IOM
  • Location: Lahore
  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Gender: Any
  • Closing on: 2026-04-26
How to Apply
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Background
  • Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Islamabad and direct supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer (SRMO); and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the Receptionist will be responsible and accountable for managing the resources management functions in Sub-Office Lahore.

    Responsibilities

    1. Greet visitors and provide a positive image of IOM and hospitality for visitors, meetings/conferences participants and suppliers.
    2. Maintain a visitor’s log and ensure they are provided with security access to the building and offices if required.
    3. Answer the telephone, screen, refers calls, and take messages, as appropriate, promptly, accurately, professionally and courteously.
    4. Receives, directs, and tracks all incoming/outgoing correspondence (emails, courier packages, faxes, etc.) adhering to established procedures in the mission.
    5. Maintain an updated compendium of documents for office wide use including but not limited to office holidays, staff phone extensions, and emergency contact numbers.
    6. Answer routine questions and provide a variety of information regarding bulletins, brochures, and other project-related materials.
    7. Provide logistical assistance to meetings, conferences, events, and workshops including invitations, travel/transport, hotel bookings, meeting materials and equipment.
    8. Provide basic office support to different units as required.
    9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education

    • High School diploma with three years of relevant experience; or,
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with one years of relevant professional experience.

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

    Experience

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook;
    • Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
    • Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
    • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

    Skills

    • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
    • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
    • Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
    • Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

    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, For this position, fluency in English and Urdu is required.

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