Vacancy No. | IOM- VN/0151/22 |
Position Title | Operations Assistant_Field Support (2 positions) |
Duty Station | Jigjiga, Ethiopia |
Classification | G4 |
Type of Appointment | One Year Fixed Term with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | January 01, 2023 |
Posting Period | 29.11.2022 – 13.12.2022 |
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency with 174 Member States. IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners in the field of migration. 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.
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 Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters (HQ), 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 programmes.
Under the overall supervision of Head of Sub-office and Operation & Movement Officer in Addis Ababa and under the direct supervision of the National Associate Movement Operations Officer in Jigjiga, the Operations Assistant (Field support) is responsible for undertaking movement operations activities in the field, with the following duties and responsibilities.
In particular, he/she will undertake the following responsibilities and accountabilities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Education
Experience
Languages
Skills
Values and competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values:
Core Competencies