Vacancy No.: | IOM-VN/0042/23 |
Position Title: | Operations Assistant (Field Support) |
Position Grade: | G4 |
Duty Station: | Gonder, Ethiopia |
Type of Appointment: | One Year Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Date: | 09 April 2024 |
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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
Background
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. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion 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 programmes.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Movement Operation Manage, the direct supervision of Operation Assistant Field Support (Team Leader) in Gonder, the Operations Assistant (Field Support), is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Core Competencies
Managerial Competencies – Behavioural indicators – N/A
Other
Any offer made to the candidate about 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 neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and a work permit, as applicable.