Operations Officer - International Organization for Migration

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Operations Officer
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Official, Grade P2
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
December 16, 2014
: VN2014/127(O)-INT
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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be
favorably considered:
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia,
Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti,
El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya,
Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia,
Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam,
Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in El Salvador, the direct
supervision of the Senior Operations Officer in El Salvador and in close coordination with
the Programme Manager in Washington D.C, the successful candidate will be responsible
and accountable for carrying out duties related to the United States Refugee Admissions
Program (USRAP) operational activities of the IOM Mission in Honduras.
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Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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Supervise the logistical arrangements for internal refugee travel including obtaining
relevant clearances from the Honduran Government authorities; and ensure timely
logistical arrangements with ground transportation companies for the duration of the
United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) processing, such as interview
selection, medical screening, cultural orientation and departure.
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Review operational procedures and streamline/clarify as necessary in coordination
with the Senior Operations Officer in El Salvador and the Programme Manager in
Washington DC.
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Identify, train, and supervise national operations staff in Honduras.
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Be responsible for the review, adjustment and endorsement of bills and invoices from
transport contractors prior to payment by IOM. Negotiate with ground transport
providers to ensure low cost, effective, convenient and safe transport of refugees,
migrants, IOM staff and other eligible travellers.
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Communicate and coordinate with relevant IOM units and other IOM country offices,
international organizations, voluntary and governmental agencies, embassies and
other entities to support the processing and implementation of all aspects of the
resettlement activities, and ensure the completion of relevant statistical and narrative
reports.
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Support the airport team during departure of refugees who are traveling under IOM
auspices.
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Develop Terms of References (TORs), participate in the recruitment of national
operations staff and conduct annual staff performance reviews.
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Monitor and evaluate the entire operations business process, identify areas of
improvement as well as simplify and enhance efficiency.
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Coordinate the document verification portfolio. Liaise with embassies in Honduras and
in the region to perform verifications in a timely and efficient manner.
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Identify and implement measures to maintain high level of integrity in the
programmes; explore and propose new project development ideas.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
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Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes
equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
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Technical
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Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the
broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration,
International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic
institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
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Experience in resettlement operations, particularly in USRAP;
Experience in organizing the ground/air movement of refugees, particularly in
remote locations;
Experience in refugee migrations related issues;
Experience in liaising with airlines, government authorities as well as with airport
authorities.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by December 16, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
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Posting period:
From 02.12.2014 to 16.12.2014
Requisition: VN 2014/127 (O) - Operations Officer (P2) – Tegucigalpa, Honduras (54624197)
Released
Posting: VN2014/127 (O) - Operations Officer (P2) - Tegucigalpa, Honduras (54624198) Released
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