Call for Application
Open to Internal & External Candidates
Vacancy Number | IOM-CFA/0014/2017 |
Position Title | National Operations Officer |
Duty Station | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Classification | Ungraded, equivalent to NOA |
Type of Appointment | Special Short Term Ungraded, For Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Closing Date | 05.04.2017 |
Context and Scope of the Position
Following the announcement of 90 days amnesty period by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which persuade all illegal immigrants who live and work in the kingdom to leave the country, Government of Ethiopia and IOM SLO Addis Ababa are working to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Ethiopians who reside in KSA. For this operation, IOM SLO Addis Ababa is looking for a National Operations Officer for coordinating transportation and other post arrival assistance at the airport for Ethiopian Returnees from KSA. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, and head of Programs; and under the direct supervision of Senior Operation Assistant, the National Operation Officer will be responsible for planning coordinating and implementing transportation strategies for the KSA operation. The incumbent is expected to work in close coordination and collaboration with IOM SLO Addis Ababa KSA Task Force, GoE KSA returnee’s task force and other governmental and non-government partners. In particular, he/she will be responsible for the following:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Plan, coordinate and implement transportation strategies, related to the orderly movement and Family unification programs of Ethiopian Returnees from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. Work in collaboration with Mission’s Operation staffs on movement , data entry and ensure compliance to SOP
3. Collect , document , update and disseminate KSA related movement for IOM SLO Addis Ababa and ensure dignified and safe return of Ethiopian Migrants from KSA
4. Assess transportation options for the returnees from KSA which allow safe and dignified return and give value for money
5. Liaise with Airport, and Security officials and be the point person for IOM at Bole International Airport related to KSA operation,
6. Notify Operations Officer and Operations Staff of any problems related to the arrivals of KSA Returnees at the airport and prepare daily arrival reports as per the agreed template
7. Coordination with Transit Centres staff on upcoming KSA arrivals
8. Ensure proper documentation to enable KSA Returnees travel safely in coordination with Operations Unit as well as implement security measures for data, correspondence and documents at all stages of movement processing
9. In coordination with the supervisor , ensure timely preparation of movement statistical report for the KSA operations
10. Liaise with Government of Ethiopia KSA returnees task force to provide safe and dignified transportation service for the returnees
11. Coordinate with Government of Ethiopia transportation office and other private transportation service providers to avail adequate number of vehicles for transportation of KSA returnees
12. Be prepared for a flexible work schedule with many late nights and early mornings,
13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Required Educational Qualifications
Required Professional Experience
Languages
Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Other
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.