Job Title: Operations /Security Focal point
Organisation: International
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref: VN 14/07/013
Reports to: Chief of Mission
(CoM)
(CoM)
Job Summary: The Operations Officer will be responsible
and accountable for carrying out duties related to the operational activities
of the IOM Mission in Kampala..
and accountable for carrying out duties related to the operational activities
of the IOM Mission in Kampala..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
A.
Operations:
A.
Operations:
- The Assistant will be responsible for
logistical arrangements for refugees travel including obtaining relevant
clearances from Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda Police and United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). - Give technical support to the refugees during
their travel to/from refugee settlements; assist with accommodation and
ensure timely logistical arrangements of buses with approved
transportation companies during the overall refugee resettlement
processing such as interview selection, medical screening, cultural
orientation and departures of refugees. - Coordinate the Cultural Orientation
programme and liaise with partner agencies on programme specific
requirements. Coordinate with the trainers in scheduling of classes,
trainings and time keeping. - Review operational procedures and
streamline/clarify as necessary in coordination with the Senior Operations
Officer. - Plan and implement internal transportation
strategies related to the orderly movement of the Mission’s refugee and
migrant caseload. - Ensure the physical safety and security of
refugees including but not limited to: logistical arrangements, transportation,
accommodation, etc. - Give regular updates on operational
activities in the field as needed. Perform any other duties as required.
B. Security Focal Point:
- Give a hand in monitoring the
implementation and observance of mission specified agreed security
measures as well as UN Minimum Operating Security Standards and bring any
issue to the attention of the supervisor; - Follow on any security related incidents,
including the drafting of incident reports, as well as making constructive
inputs to continuing improve security standards in IOM operations, - Attend UNDSS meetings, taking appropriate
notes for briefing the supervisor. - Liaise with UNDSS on any issues relating
to the security and staff in relation to IOM Operations or related premises
and assets. - Ensure dissemination of security related
information to IOM staff members. - Maintain an updated list of staff members
with all relevant information. - Perform any other duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should have completed a high
school diploma from an accredited academic institution, with experience in
organizing ground/air movement particularly in remote locations and
knowledge of refugee migration related issues, liaising government
authorities - A minimum of four years of progressively
responsible experience with a national or international organization in a
similar position
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United Nations’ International
Organisation for Migration (IOM) should send a cover letter and CV with detailed
relevant work experience to IOM HR department [email protected]
clearly indicating the job reference
number
Organisation for Migration (IOM) should send a cover letter and CV with detailed
relevant work experience to IOM HR department [email protected]
clearly indicating the job reference
number
Deadline: 19th July,
2013
2013
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