SVN2026/003 Movement Operations Associate, Field Support-9 months

Support IOM movement operations and assist beneficiaries effectively.

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Overview

Support IOM movement operations and assist beneficiaries effectively.

You have:

High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Prior Movement Operations, transportation-related and/or management experience.
Work experience in programs including movement operations component, particularly in resettlement programs.
Experience with communicating with beneficiaries.
Past experience with Movement Operations-related databases and systems is a strong advantage.
Demonstrated knowledge with handling sensitive information and personal data.
Experience with guiding and leading junior staff members.
Airport experience is a distinct advantage.
Computer/software literate with good knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to organise.
Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Undertake beneficiary-facing activities under the Field Support and Data Processing Pillar within IOM’s movement operations, which occur at various stages of refugee resettlement, relocation, humanitarian admissions, family reunification, voluntary repatriation, and other emergency humanitarian initiatives conducted by land, air, or water. When necessary, monitor and provide guidance to teams of Movement Operations Assistants in performing related activities.
Coordinate field support activities with relevant units, agencies and service providers to assist beneficiaries in an assigned area or areas, such as at an airport, seaport, transit center, third-party facility, camp-based operations or sub-office to ensure beneficiary movements are conducted safely and appropriately. If required, provide assistance for extended periods and during overnight periods and weekends, ensuring the needs of individuals are met throughout their stay.
Coordinate transportation of beneficiaries to and from designated consolidation points, locations, and facilities, working with relevant units and service providers to help ensure that vulnerable individuals are assisted in a manner that ensures their safety, security and comfort.
Assist in timely and appropriate provision of food and other essential items to beneficiaries during IOM movement operations. Collaborate with the relevant IOM units and service providers to ensure that assistance meets established standards of quality.
Ensure individuals with special needs or equipment receive appropriate support. In particular, ensure the proper handling of sensitive cases in accordance with IOM’s policies, and existing institutional guidance, including the assistance to unaccompanied and separated migrant children and at-risk cases.
Work with units and departments and beneficiaries on pre-departure formalities such as processing of travel documents and exit permits in close coordination with relevant external partner agencies, and authorities.
Enter and update relevant data in the appropriate systems and ensure vulnerable individuals are assisted in a manner that ensures their safety, security and comfort. Report all issues immediately to the appropriate supervisor(s).
Provide selection mission support and/or interpretation services for individuals at

airports, in transit centers, camps, consolidation points and third-party facilities or during transport by air, ground or water.
Upon request from government agencies, provide visa applicants with application assistance such as initiating contacts, scheduling appointments, capturing biometrics, filling the relevant forms, and collecting relating documents.
Undertake duty travel as required and delegated to participate in meetings, trainings and other programme activities.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of applicable SOPs, related systems and databases, and IOM Standards of Conduct. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with SOPs, Standards of Conduct and relevant data protection rules.
Uphold RMM Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards while carrying out all duties and responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Standards of Conduct and instruction on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). Alert the supervisor or management of any non-compliance to SOPs, RMM Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards or IOM Standards of Conduct by IOM personnel or partners.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Languages

REQUIRED

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish; all staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). [KF1] [MC2] [KF3]

Oral and written fluency in (Spanish) is required based on operational needs.

Competencies[1]

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Level 1

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

[1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

Prior Movement Operations, transportation-related and/or management experience
Work experience in programs including movement operations component, particularly in resettlement programs
Experience with communicating with beneficiaries.
Past experience with Movement Operations-related databases and systems is a strong advantage
Demonstrated knowledge with handling sensitive information and personal data.
Experience with guiding and leading junior staff members.
Airport experience is a distinct advantage.

SKILLS

Computer/software literate with good knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to organise.
Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to communicate effectively with a beneficiary. What approach did you use?	This assesses your communication skills and ability to connect with beneficiaries.	Provide a clear example and highlight your communication methods.
Tell us about a time when you had to handle sensitive information. What steps did you take to ensure confidentiality?	This evaluates your understanding of data protection and confidentiality.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you manage a situation where a beneficiary has special needs?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you outline your experience working in movement operations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you keep organized when managing multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in humanitarian settings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach teamwork in challenging situations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a time when you took initiative in a project. What was the outcome?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.