International Organization for Migration Movement Operations Officer Jobs in Zambia

International Organization for Migration Movement Operations Officer Jobs in Zambia

Context:

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations.

This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide.

Movement Operations departments in various IOM missions, coordinated under the division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programs.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director of IOM’s Regional Office for South Africa and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Zambia, and the technical supervision of the Head of Operations East & Southern Africa based in Nairobi, the Movement Operations Officer is responsible for supervising all movement operations activities in Zambia Country Office (CO), with the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Oversee the work of staff members who are undertaking movement operations activities in Zambia, including activities related to field support, movements, data processing and compliance.

Support staff development processes such as hiring, providing training, assigning duties and giving feedback to staff members on their performance on a regular basis to ensure high quality work and the accurate completion of activities.

Oversee the efficient and effective management of airport services for arriving and departing individuals, including in relation to documentation, luggage, escorts and special services.

Ensure staff deliver the highest quality service, interact appropriately with airport and government officials and handle urgent issues as they occur.

Monitor the work schedule, validate hours and process relevant financial paperwork in coordination with the IOM finance department.

Oversee staff as they assist individuals at transit centers or third-party facilities. Monitor the weekly shift schedule, ensuring coverage is adequate to maintain a professional, safe, secure and clean environment; address issues as they arise and continually seek ways in which IOM can improve services.

For third party facilities, regularly conduct checks to ensure accommodation is up to IOM standards.

Manage assets and inventories, process financial paperwork, supervise quality control of vendors, and manage the transit center vehicles and related schedules, staff and paperwork, if relevant.

Ensure interpretation services are coordinated for individuals at the airport, in transit centers, camps, consolidation points and third-party facilities or during transport by air, ground or water, handling financial paperwork related to interpretation services as needed.

Supervise the coordination of transportation from consolidation points, transit centers and third-party facilities, ensuring service providers meet IOM standards.

Oversee pre-departure counselling on pre-embarkation procedures and special needs, such as meals, medication, wheelchairs and medical conditions.

Oversee the completion of all bookings by Movements staff members in accordance with the Handbook of IOM Tariffs (HIT).

Ensure compliance with program-specific SOPs and supervise the distribution of travel information to stakeholders. Oversee the creation of movement data files and oversee Movements staff members as they compile and analyze descriptive statistics.

Certify and handle the processing of vendor-incurred costs.

Ensure Data Processing staff members are undertaking secure storage of documentation and data in accordance with IOM principles and guidelines and that they are dispatching travel documents and coordinating exit permits and travel documents in a timely manner. Oversee the preparation of regular data mining reports on MiMOSA; advise management on possible issues which need attention and suggest corrective actions.

Ensure compliance activities related to project monitoring and evaluation, training, youth services, project reporting, project support and protection are being carried out efficiently and effectively by

the Operations Specialist, Compliance and that they are reporting regularly on the work being accomplished, particularly in relation to training of Movement Operations staff members and youth service activities at IOM transit centers.

Liaise with airlines on a regular basis and represent the best interest of beneficiaries and clients for competitive fares with the most direct routing. Liaise with other teams and units in Zambia CO and with external partners such as government authorities, relevant embassies, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). As needed, represent IOM at partner meetings and conferences.

Supervise the handling of at-risk and sensitive cases in accordance with IOM’s policies, procedure and guidance in the Movement Management Manual (MMM), including assistance for unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs).

Ensure IOM is adequately training staff members on working with at-risk and sensitive cases and is mainstreaming prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) through the awareness and training sessions for staff and service-providers.

Supervise quality assurance procedures, ensuring checks are being regularly undertaken by staff members and incident reports are being submitted to and responded to in an efficient manner.

Prepare statistics and report regularly to the Chief of Mission on relevant activities. Work to streamline how reports are prepared and presented in order to improve services and ensure data on all procedures is compiled, summarized and presented in a timely manner.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of relevant Movement Operations SOPs and Movements-related systems and databases (including iGATOR, MiMOSA, SAR and Amadeus), as well as the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Code of Conduct and instruction on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules.

Alert Chief of Mission or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience or

University degree in the above field of studies with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in Movement Operations, especially with IOM, is highly preferred; and,

Knowledge of Movement Operations program implementation and familiarity with IOM's administrative, financial and business rules and practices is desirable.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and lead a team.

Knowledge of IOM's administrative, financial and business rules and practices is desirable;

Demonstrated proficiency with IGator, MiMOSA, SAR and Amadeus. Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or is an advantage.

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Movement Operations Officer Jobs in Zambia

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