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RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANT
Summary
A challenging human resources or administrative assistant position in a professional environment providing opportunity for career advancement and professional development. More than 30 years of professional experience in an international organization. Dedicated and highly motivated person. Experienced in Human Resources Management. Resettlement of individual refugee cases with special needs. Very good written, oral and communication skills. Excellent human relations and organisational skills.
Highlights
Windows XP, MS Office, PeopleSoft and Internet E
Accomplishments
  • Computer Driving Licence (2007) Swahili : mother tongue French : proficient written and spoken Spanish : proficient written and spoken OBJECTIVE.
Experience
Resettlement Assistant
January 2008 to January 2011Department of International Protection
  • Assessed, reviewed and prepared individual case files of refugees with special needs for presentation to resettlement countries.
  • Processed and assessed requests for travel assistance towards family reunification and authorised travel assistance of families.
  • Oversee resettlement cases processed by UNHCR offices world-wide, shared observations with supervisors and proposed appropriate action for follow up.
  • Trained and supervised interns.
January 1980 to January 2011United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UN － Geneva
Human Resources Assistant
January 2003 to January 2007Department of Human Resources
  • Prepared relevant paperwork in respect of contractual status and all staff entitlements.
  • Prepared documentation for newly appointed staff, transfers or separation from service.
  • Issued travel authorization for official travel, advised on requests for visa and laissez-passer, processed travel claims, Liaised with UN offices on matters relating to the UN sickness insurance scheme and pension fund.
Administrative Assistant
January 1993 to January 2003
  • Maintained sealed bids under confidentiality until deadline of tender.
  • Verified purchases going though the Committee.
  • Ensured orders are placed with proper authority, signed purchase orders.
  • Drafted minutes of Committee meetings.
January 1980 to January 2002
  • Performed secretarial functions in various departments of UNHCR at.
  • HQ and have also been assigned to three UNHCR Field Offices on.
  • mission assignments.
Education
Professional Effective English Drafting Course : 1994Assumpta High School － Moshi, Tanzania
Business and Secretarial Studies Diploma : 1971East African Community College － Arusha, Tanzania
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Department of International Protection
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UN
  • Department of Human Resources

School Attended

  • Assumpta High School
  • East African Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Resettlement Assistant
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant

Degrees

  • Professional Effective English Drafting Course : 1994
    Business and Secretarial Studies Diploma : 1971

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