Operations Assistant – Movements
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listing for:
IOM
Contract
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Vacancy/Reference Number: VNSA3/
Position Title: Operations Assistant – Movements
Position Grade: G5 (UN Salary Scale for General Staff)
Duty Station: CO Pretoria, South Africa
Appointment Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: March 3
Context:
Since the inception of IOM in 1, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than million migrants and refugees worldwide.
Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters (HQ), are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization’s programmes.
Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, general supervision of the Movement Operations Manager and the direct supervision of Operations Associate, Movement and Data Processing, the Operations Assistant (Movements) is responsible for undertaking movements activities, with the following duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Coordinate, schedule and book travel for individuals upon receipt of travel-ready status and/or request in accordance with travel requirements, including but not limited to the distribution of Advance Booking Notifications (ABNs), updates, domestic flights, cancellations and departure notifications.Organize and complete all bookings in a timely manner and in accordance with the Handbook of IOM Tariffs (HIT) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) from the Division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM). Under the supervision of the Operations Associate, Movement and Data Processing. distribute travel information to internal and external stakeholders.Compile and analyze descriptive statistics, using I-GATOR to capture costs and prepare travel loan paperwork as specified in SOPs and in accordance with host government’s procedures.Create movement data files, by ABN, for all individuals in accordance with SOPs and for IOM accountability.In accordance with local practices and RMM guidelines and standards, and in close coordination with supervisors, identify and assign escorts to accompany vulnerable individuals.In coordination with Operations Associate, Movement and Data Processing, process exit permission paperwork and ICRC Travel Documents in accordance with established standards and the local guidelines.Conduct identity and document verification prior to the distribution of travel documentation to refugees, immigrants and migrants.Conduct pre-departure counselling on pre-embarkation procedures and special needs during travel (such as meals, medication, wheelchairs and medical conditions) as needed. Identify beneficiary vulnerabilities and coordinate appropriate action to ensure they are addressed.Provide regular feedback on work being accomplished to the Operations Associate, Movement and Data Processing and keep supervisors immediately informed of any issues that arise.Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of relevant Movement Operations SOPs and Movements-related systems and databases (including iGATOR, MiMOSA, SAR and Amadeus), as well as the ability to remain professional, impartial and unbiased during all interactions with migrants and colleagues per the IOM Code of Conduct and instruction on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA.)Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert Operations Associate, Movement and Data Processing or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.Monitor…
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