vacancy No.: | IOM-SVN/0109/2018 |
Position Title: | Senior Operation Assistant -Airport |
Position Grade: | G-6 |
Duty Station: | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Type of appointment: | SST, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Period : | 02.11.2018 |
Organizational Background
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context and Scope of the Position
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer, the successful Senior Operation Airport Assistant will be responsible for general airport assistances and smooth implementation of refugees’ / migrants’ movement under IOM auspices according to donor and IOM standards.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will specifically undertake:
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
· Degree in Management, Travel and Tourism, Airline Management, Logistics and Transportation operations or related field, with six years of experience in refugees program / Operation or travel agency at a senior staff level, leading team members and coordinating with external partners.
Experience
· Experience in managing or supervising airport service or assistance preferred.
· Supervisory and leadership skills required.
· Required IOM functional competencies: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, team player, and cross cultural facilitator.
· Must have accuracy in handling and reporting data.
· Mature individual and able to work on overtime, when requested and independently.
· Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations, is an added advantage.
· Strong practical computer skills, including Excel spreadsheet and Access database and experience of work with on-line applications. Ability to create and maintain statistical reports.
· Competency Requirements: ability to read, understand and apply written instructions and guidelines; interpret instructions and resolve work related problems; detect input/output errors; perform basic arithmetical calculations. Functional Competencies – Effective communicator, Team Player, ability to work under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads and deadlines
Languages
Competencies:
Technical
· Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations,
· Effectively coordinates actions with colleagues, works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, rights holders, and the broader community to advance country office objectives.
· In depth knowledge of common rules and regulations held by major donor organizations.
· Sound knowledge of development, programme planning and implementation objectives.
· Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context and correctly frames migration issues within regional, global, and political context.
· Statistical skills and knowledge of M & E tools.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook