Job Title: Operations /Security Focal point
Job Ref: VN 14/07/013
Employer: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2013
Job Details
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking to recruit a Operations /Security Focal point
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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 at the email address provided clearly indicating the job reference number
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2013
Job Ref: VN 14/07/013
Employer: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2013
Job Details
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking to recruit a Operations /Security Focal point
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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 at the email address provided clearly indicating the job reference number
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2013