Operations Associate

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, 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. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM's Geneva Headquarters, 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 general supervision of the National Operations Officer (Movements and Data Processing), and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Associate (Team Leader) – Field Support – Casablanca, the Operations Associate (Field Support) - Casablanca, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities: Undertake 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.

Perform airport services, such as providing custodial care of travel documentation; verifying identities and documentation, including exit permissions, visas, tickets and other items in the travel bag; assisting with airport formalities, including flight arrivals, curb-side assistance, check-in, luggage formalities, immigration procedures, security screening systems and customs clearance; escorting arriving individuals to ground transportation and departing individuals to their gates; visually confirming flights have departed; ensuring individuals with special needs or equipment receive appropriate support; and, as needed, sending notifications using relevant systems.

Assist individuals at transit centers or third-party facilities, including upon arrival with sign-in, verification of identity, orientation, food and non-food items and room assignments; during their stay with food and non-food items, instructions, briefings, activities and resolution of issues; and upon departure for medical appointments, return travel or onward travel with briefings, luggage support and transition to transportation. 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 assistance 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 supervisors if issues arise.

Assist in the coordination of transportation from consolidation points, transit centers and third-party facilities, including liaising with service providers, ensuring the identity verification, readiness and organization of individuals being transported, and providing relevant briefings. Assist with baggage sorting, tagging and handling and escort individuals on transportation as needed. Ensure individuals with special needs are provided with appropriate services and report any issues to supervisors immediately.

Provide 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.

Provide regular feedback on work being accomplished to the Senior Operations Associate (Team Leader) – Field Support (Casablanca) and/or supervisors and team members and keep supervisors immediately informed of any issues requiring their attention.

Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Senior Operations Associate (Team Leader) – Field Support (Casablanca) or management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: EDUCATION

High school diploma with four years of relevant work experience, or;

Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE

Prior Movement Operations or transportation experience is a strongadvantage.

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Good knowledge of Word, Excel and the internet is a strong advantage.

Languages

REQUIRED

Fluency in French is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of English and/or Arabic.