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pride microfinance limited

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Kampala, Uganda

Senior Operations Assistant (Field Support) - Nakivale

Closing: Jun 11, 2024

10 days remaining

Published: May 30, 2024 (2 days ago)

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Under overall supervision of Head of Operations of GLWCA and in close coordination with the National Movement Operations Officer, and the direct supervision of the Operations Associate, the Senior Operations Assistant (Field Support) is responsible for supervising movement operations activities in the field.


Requirements

  • The ideal candidate must hold a university degree in Political or Social Sciences, Education or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience;

OR

  • High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.
  • Prior Movement Operations, transportation-related and/or management experience a strong advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders;
  • Experience in leading interactive training seminars or orientation sessions for youth and adults.
  • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills;
  • Attention to details;
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Packages (Office, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook)
  • Fluency in English
  • Working Knowledge of French is advantageous



Responsibilities
Under overall supervision of Head of Operations of GLWCA and in close coordination with the National Movement Operations Officer, and the direct supervision of the Operations Associate, the Senior Operations Assistant (Field Support) is responsible for supervising movement operations activities in the field.


Requirements

  • The ideal candidate must hold a university degree in Political or Social Sciences, Education or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience;

OR

  • High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.
  • Prior Movement Operations, transportation-related and/or management experience a strong advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders;
  • Experience in leading interactive training seminars or orientation sessions for youth and adults.
  • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills;
  • Attention to details;
  • Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Packages (Office, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook)
  • Fluency in English
  • Working Knowledge of French is advantageous



  • Coordinate a team or teams of up to a total of eight staff members undertaking field 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 the Operations Associate (Field Support) to 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 the Operations Associate (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 the Operations Associate (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, 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 close supervision of the Operations Associate (Field Support), liaise as needed with other Teams and Units in IOM UGANDA 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 Operations Associate (Field Support) and keep supervisors immediately informed of any issues that arise.
  • 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 the National Movement Operations Officer 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.


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