UN-IOM invited applications for appropriate candidates to fill their vacant position advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 12 April, 2024.
UN-IOM
Date Posted:
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12 April, 2024
Department:
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UN-IOM
Category | Sector
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UN-IOM
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Intermediate
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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25 April, 2024
Vacant Positions: Operations Associate
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Currently, the UN-IOM Islamabad is searching for candidate for their vacant position i.e. Operations Associate to join their team
JOB Description: Operations Associate
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Coordinate team leader-headed teams of up to a total of 16 staff members undertaking field support activities in an assigned area or areas, such as at an airport, transit center, third-party facility, camp-based operation or sub-office, or in relation to transportation, including supporting staff development processes such as hiring, providing training, assigning duties and giving feedback to staff members on their performance on a regular basis to ensure high quality work and the accurate completion of field support activities.
Coordinate the efficient and effective management of airport services, including care and verification of travel documentation; assistance with airport formalities; escorts for arriving and departing individuals; ensuring individuals with special needs or equipment receive appropriate support; and sending notifications using relevant systems. Schedule daily work for Field Support staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all flight arrivals and departures based on advanced booking notifications (ABNs) and onward movements, and ensure staff have adequate power and IT availability to complete their work. Handle all urgent issues as they occur and process relevant financial paperwork in coordination with IOM management.
Coordinate staff as they assist individuals at transit centers or third-party facilities throughout their stay. Coordinate with Associate Operations Officer, field support maintain an organized flow of individuals and their luggage through arrival and departure procedures at the facility; track relevant information regarding flight data and ensure team members are updated on departure times, delays and cancellations; work with staff to ensure luggage and medical checks are organized in an efficient manner; under the supervision of Associate Operations Officer, field support create the weekly shift schedule and assign tasks, ensuring coverage is adequate to maintain a safe, secure and clean environment; report regularly to management on long-stayers and other relevant issues, employing creative problem solving as needed to handle problems. In coordination with Associate Operations Officer, field support, handle financial paperwork.
Coordinate timely and adequate services for meals, snacks and water for individual staying at Transit Centers, third-party facilities or during transit in airports and other locations, ensuring staff members work closely with the service provider to ensure meals are culturally appropriate and to reduce the level of waste while keeping the quality of the food at the highest standard.
Coordinate pre-departure formalities including but not limited to travel loans, luggage, prohibited items, bag tags and clothing/shoes. Schedule and supervise daily discussions with individuals staying in facilities on cleanliness, litter and hygiene. Ensure all posters and informational messages are up-to-date and placed in visible locations.
Provide oversight at transit centers and third-party facilities for extended periods of up to 12 hours and during overnight periods and weekends, ensuring the needs of individuals are met throughout their stay. Communicate promptly with third-party facility representatives and/or management if issues arise.
Supervise the coordination of transportation from consolidation points, transit centers and third-party facilities, including liaising with service providers, supervising staff as they ensure the identity verification, readiness and organization of individuals being transported, and preparing and supervising relevant briefings. Ensure baggage sorting, tagging and handling is done appropriately and that staff members arrange for individuals to be escorted on transportation as needed. Ensure persons with special needs are provided with appropriate services and report any issues to supervisors immediately.
Coordinate selection mission support, exit permit support and/or interpretation services for individuals at the airport, in transit centers, camps, consolidation points and third-party facilities or during transport by air, ground or water.
Under the guidance of Associate Operations Officer, field support], liaise as needed with other Teams and Units in IOM COUNTRY and with external partners such as airport and government authorities, relevant embassies, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Provide regular feedback on work being accomplished to the Associate Operations Officer, field support and keep informed of issues that arise.
As needed, and under the close supervision of Associate Operations Officer, field support , assist with financial activities related to movement operations, such as petty cash payments and reports.
Train Field Support Team members as needed to efficiently and effectively manage their work, conduct quality assurance, and to monitor and guide other Field Support staff members and activities.
Alert Associate Operations Officer, field support or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.
Interested applicants can ship their CVs (required documents as per attached ads) before closing date: 25 April, 2024. Applicant required to virtually mention the job name inside the situation carried out for the location. UN-IOM affords the same opportunity for all similarly qualified applicants.
