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Senior Movement Operations Associate (4 Positions)Expiring Soon!

Category

Logistics and Transport Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/27/2026
2 days left

Employer / Company

IOM Uganda logo
IOM Uganda
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Description (Public)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting four Senior Movement Operations Associates to coordinate field support activities in assigned areas such as airports, transit centers, third-party facilities, camp operations, or sub-offices in Uganda. The positions supervise field staff, manage airport formalities, travel documentation, transport operations, pre-departure orientation, and emergency logistics while maintaining compliance with IOM Standards of Conduct and Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate field activities and supervise a team of up to eight staff members across airport, transit center, third-party facility, or camp-based operational sites.
  • Manage airport formalities, travel documentation verification, passenger escorts, advanced booking notifications (ABNs), and flight departure/arrival scheduling.
  • Coordinate transit center and facility operations, including meal services, shift scheduling, luggage tracking, cleanliness, and long-stayer reporting.
  • Oversee pre-departure formalities, travel loans, counselling, luggage tagging, pre-screening, exit permits, and interpretation services for departing individuals.
  • Liaise with external partners including airport authorities, government bodies, embassies, UNHCR, and IOM internal units.
  • Uphold RMM Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards, data protection rules, PSEA guidelines, and IOM Standards of Conduct across all operations.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies, or a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience (or High School Diploma with 6 years of experience).
  • Prior experience in Movement Operations, transportation-related management, or resettlement programs strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience supervising teams and communicating effectively with beneficiaries and external partners.
  • Fluency in English (oral and written) required; working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills
  • Attention to detail and operational organization
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities under pressure
  • Commitment to integrity, diversity, teamwork, and accountability

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