Visa Support Assistant (KVAC)

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Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

In support of the Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Berlin, Germany, IOM will be providing administrative visa-related services among Korea Visa Application Centres (KVAC) in Europe, aimed at making the visa application process more timely and convenient. 

Under the overall supervision of IOM London, UK Project Coordinator and operational supervision of the KVAC Team Leader in Berlin, Germany, the Incumbent will provide administrative support for day-to-day operations of the KVAC operated by IOM.

1.   Provide dignified, service excellence to visa applicants in strict compliance with the requirements and service standards of the Government of ROK.

2.   Verify the identity of visa applicants and delegates in strict compliance with the required procedures of the Government of ROK. 

3.   Provide visa applicants with accurate and timely information to include distribution of relevant forms and checklists; provision of information in the local language to visa applicants and delegates in person, as well as via phone and email and offer and assist with value added services, as requested. 

4.   Assist in collecting visa applications and sorting the required documentation. Ensure the completeness and correctness of visa application forms, conduct completeness check of supporting documentation and sort documents according to the relevant checklists while guiding applicants on how to acquire any missing documents.

5.   Input accurate visa application data into the IOM case management system and the ROK visa portal. Generate receipts and invoices, carefully track passports and documentation via QR and/or barcode scans and quality check supporting documentation. 

6.   Verify correct payment of all fees and accurate issuance of invoices. Conduct a daily reconciliation of collected fees and invoices while ensuring secure storage of petty cash, if any. 

7.   Conduct document verification of the assigned visa application cases and report on the findings, in strict compliance with the requirements and regulations of ROK Government and Embassy. 

8.   Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate reports to management. Conduct regular quality checks of collected applications and fees and generate daily reports for received calls, call-backs and missed calls. 

9.   Manage application and passport logistics in close coordination with the designed courier company, facilitating the secure transfer of visa applications and passports. Ensuring proper sorting and counting of applications and passports and accurate handover and receipt from the designated courier company.

10. Develop and maintain an expertise in use of all ICT solutions, including the IOM case management system, the ROK visa portal, the appointment scheduling system and the passport tracking module.

11. Immediately inform management of any problems or issues related to daily operations, security issues, systems and software issues and beneficiary feedback and make recommendations for improvement.

12. Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the team leaders or programme management. 

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•  University degree in Business Administration, Client Services, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution and two years of relevant professional experience; or,

•  High school degree with four years of relevant professional experience

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

• Experience in migrant-related programmes OR visa related services;

•  Experience in customer service.

• Experience in administration

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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 is required.

Desirable : fluency in Korean.

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

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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