Senior Visa Assistant

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ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p pbParent Sector /b : International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) /p pbDuty Station /b : Trieste /p pbJob Family /b : Natural Sciences /p pbContract Type /b : Fixed Term /p pbDuration of contract /b : 2 years /p pbRecruitment open to /b : Internal and external candidates /p pbUNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism /b /p pOnly candidates who are entitled to work in the EU may apply to this position. /p h3bORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT /b /h3 pFounded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam and located in Trieste (Italy), the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world. For more than 50 years, ICTP has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world. /p pUnder the overall authority of the Director of ICTP and the direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator, Programmes and Advancement Section, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the visa support service at ICTP. S/he provides updated information to visitors for visa applications to enter Italy for ICTP scientific activities. S/he assists: 1) visitors to obtain visas and permits of stay; 2) staff and visitors already in Italy to obtain visas for duty travel and movement in the Schengen Area; 3) staff members to obtain UN Laissez-Passer (UNLPs) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs ID Cards. S/he maintains direct contact with Italian authorities and embassies/consulates abroad on visa-related matters. /p pEssential responsibilities include: /p h3bKEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES /b /h3 pb1. Visa and Permit of Stay Services: /b /p ul liPrepare, process and sign all documents related to entry visas (approximately 2,500 per year). /li liAdvise staff and visitors on visa and permit of stay issues. /li liProvide procedural advice for family reunion visa requests. /li liLiaise with foreign diplomatic and consular authorities for the issuance of foreign visas for ICTP officials and visitors travelling to third countries. /li liKeep abreast of Italian and Schengen visa laws and rules governing visa issuance. /li liPrepare and maintain written guidelines and information regarding visas, permits of stay for long-term visitors, and declarations of presence for short-term visitors, and circulate the necessary information within the ICTP community. /li liParticipate in meetings organized by regional and/or national authorities aimed at coordinating and distributing information among scientific bodies present regionally and nationally.



/li liLiaise regularly with Italian authorities on visa and permit-of-stay matters. /li liProvide advice to ICTP management, staff and visitors on immigration-related policies. /li liIdentify solutions for complex and problematic cases in consultation with the supervisor and ICTP management. /li liCarry out daily supervision of the Front Office Clerk by providing information and training, assigning tasks and exercising overall control of the level of service delivered. /li liManage the requesting and issuance of UNLPs through UNOG and MAECI ID cards for ICTP staff. /li liPerform additional activities required to ensure the success of the work team. /li /ul h3b2. Liaison and Coordination /b /h3 ul liInteract with Italian diplomatic representatives abroad regarding visa issuance for visitors. /li liLiaise with foreign diplomatic representatives in Italy regarding visa applications for staff and visitors. /li liLiaise with private consular agents in Rome and Milan regarding visa applications and passports. /li liLiaise with local police and immigration authorities regarding permits of stay and police registration. /li liLiaise with local border police regarding passport and visa issues. /li liCooperate with scientific institutes and participate in meetings organized by the Welcome Office of the Area Science Park. /li /ul h3bCOMPETENCIES - Core (C) Managerial (M) /b /h3 ul liCommunication (C) /li liAccountability (C) /li liKnowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) /li liCompleted secondary, technical and/or vocational school. /li /ul pbWORK EXPERIENCE /b /p ul liMinimum eight (8) years of relevant working experience in visa, immigration, or consular/diplomatic support services. /li liExperience dealing with Italian and/or Schengen visa procedures and immigration authorities. /li liExperience in liaising with government bodies, diplomatic missions, or consular services. /li /ul pbSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES /b /p ul liKnowledge of Italian and Schengen visa laws, immigration procedures, and public administration language. /li liAbility to exercise sound independent judgement and manage complex, sensitive cases with appropriate discretion and tact. /li liStrong interpersonal, organizational, and coordination skills; ability to interact harmoniously in a multicultural environment. /li liAbility to work autonomously with minimal oversight; capacity to prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload accurately and under pressure. /li liCapacity to deal efficiently and diplomatically with diplomatic representatives, government officials,



and other high-level stakeholders at all levels in a multicultural environment. /li liExcellent communications skills (oral and written) in English and Italian, including the ability to draft official correspondence and immigration documents. /li /ul pbLANGUAGES /b /p ul liExcellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English. /li liVery Good knowledge of (spoken and written) of Italian. /li /ul h3bDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS /b /h3 pbWORK EXPERIENCE /b /p ul liExperience in an international organization, UN system institution, or scientific research centre. /li /ul pbLANGUAGES /b /p ul liKnowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish). /li /ul h3bBENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS /b /h3 pUNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. /p pThe approximate annual starting sala ry for this post is 50 774 EUR. /p h3bADDITIONAL INFORMATION /b /h3 ul liUNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. /li liUNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. /li liUNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. /li liIndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. /li liAll applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. /li liGeographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCO’s international posts. /li liIn the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link: /li liThe statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years. /li liUNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by the Organization, is required for International Professional positions. /li liUNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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