The Ugandan Jobline

• Transmit IOM Travel documents from IOM
  office to the airport for the migrants departing, or transiting Entebbe.
• Arrange for USRAP promissory notes and
  Canadian warrants to be signed prior to departure from Entebbe
  international airport.
• Liaise with airlines regarding
  pre-check-in procedures for IOM groups.
• Coordinate migrants’ transportations
  between IOM Transit Centre and Entebbe international airport.
• Check airline tickets and verify travel
  documents and migrants’ identities prior to check-in.
• Arrange check-in of the migrants
  departing Entebbe international airport assisting with bags, providing ID
  verification, leading departing migrants through customs and immigration.
• Tag refugee baggage.
• Ensure that relevant airport services
  are accessed for cases with special needs; including medical and
  unaccompanied minors.
• Liaise with airlines, immigration,
  airport authorities on procedures for IOM passengers.
• Arrange for meals and accommodation as
  necessary for all IOM passengers in case of delay with departure.
• Inform Sr. Operations Assistants of any
  flight changes, cancellations.
• Confirm departures to Operations
  Assistants, and provide bag count for transmitting the data to the
  receiving IOM mission.
• Assist with arrival formalities to
  returning migrants at EBB airport and arrange for ground transportation.
• Report on arriving migrants to
  Operations Assistants, and IOM sending missions.
• Reports on the costs incurred by
  arriving migrants to Operations Assistants and sending IOM missions for
  proper settlement.
• Perform any other duties assigned that
  may be assigned from time to time.

• The International Organization for
  Migration (IOM) Operations Assistant – Airport job opportunity should hold
  a High School Degree/ Certificate with four years of relevant experience
  or Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience in social
  sciences or related field
• Diploma in IATA Standard or airline
  related field.
• Four years of resettlement or movement
  experience.
• Experience working with actors involved
  in movements: RSC, UNHCR, airport authorities etc.
• Three years of resettlement or airline
  experience, such as experience working with actors involved in movements:
  RSC, UNHCR, airport authorities.
• Strong practical computer skills,
  including MS Word, Excel. Proficiency in AMADEUS, and Mimosa. Knowledge of
  USRAP, Australian, Canadian, and European IOM resettlement procedures.
• Required IOM functional competencies:
  effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical
  thinker, active learner, team player, and cross cultural facilitator.
• 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.
• Ability to work under stressful
  conditions such as heavy workloads and deadlines.
• Keen attention to details.
• Accuracy in handling and reporting data.
• Willing to accept flexible work schedule
• Thorough knowledge of English and
  Swahili, Kinyabwisha and  Kinyarwanda is an added advantage

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