1. Direct and oversee IOM Dohuk Operations staff including escorts

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Iraq Mission
OPEN TO INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Position Title:
Senior Operations Assistant
Duty Station:
Dohuk
Organizational Unit:
Psychosocial
Grade:
Equivalent to G6
Type of Contract:
Sub-Contracted Contract (SOC)
Duration of Appointment: Six (6) Months, with a possibility of extension
Closing Date:
1st June 2015
Reference Code:
SVN2015/IRQ/036
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.
Context:
Under overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) the overall guidance of the Head
of Hub (HoH) in Erbil, and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer in
coordination with the Clinical Psychologist the incumbent(s) is responsible:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1.
Direct and oversee IOM Dohuk Operations staff including escorts and ensure staff
complies with Departure Planning, Post Departure and Staff Travel regulations.
2.
Manage and supervise all activities and staff, providing oversight and support to
ensure consistently high-quality work; liaise closely with Dohuk Satellite and office
Erbil Hub for the movement of IDPs/refugees.
3.
Organize for cultural orientation and psychosocial support session’s related to
logistical and operational aspects.
4.
Coordinate with the Emergency Project Assistant on all related emergency
movements.
5.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities and camp
managers on issues related to IDP, refugee and migrant movements.
6.
Counsel IDPs and refugees, contact them, advice on their movement and travel
arrangements.
7.
Prepare all related documents for IDPs travelling to Germany.
8.
Coordinate leave schedule for Operations and Airport Assistant(s).
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9.
Represent the Movement Unit and contribute to meetings as requested (provide
unit updates, problems and solutions).
10. Undertake duty travel to Germany as required.
11. Perform any other duties you may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
Accountability
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Accepts and gives constructive criticism
Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
Monitors own work to correct errors
Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
Client Orientation
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Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments,
and project beneficiaries
Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks
Teamwork
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Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
Contributes to, and follows team objectives
Gives credit where credit is due
Seeks input and feedback from others
Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
Actively supports and implements final group decisions
Takes joint responsibility for team's work
Technological Awareness
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Learns about developments in available technology
Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to
appropriate work
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Required Qualifications and Experience
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University Degree in related field with 6 years of working experience in social projects
with IOM/UN or any other NGO;
Good computer skills (word and Excel minimum).
Languages
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Fluent in Kurdish/Arabic and working knowledge of English.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are requested to email their PHF & CVs to [email protected] by
indicating the Vacancy Reference Code SVN2015/IRQ/036 in the subject line before the
deadline 1st June 2015.
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