International Organization for Migration (IOM) Operations Officer Job Vacancy

International
Organization for Migration (IOM) – Established in 1951, IOM is a Related
Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field
of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly
migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice
to governments and migrants.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title:
Operations
Officer (Humanitarian Hub)
Location:
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 11 September 2017


Context

  • Under
    the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Maiduguri, and the
    direct supervision of the Project Manager (Humanitarian Hub (HH)), the
    successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
    operations of the Humanitarian Hubs in North-East Nigeria.
Core
Functions / Responsibilities
  • Responsible
    for the overall management of the operation of the Humanitarian Hub.
  • Support
    and work with all Head of Departments (HODs) in all aspects of running the
    Humanitarian Hub.
  • Ensure
    the humanitarian hub is in a good operational condition.
  • Conduct
    regular operations team meeting with all the HODs daily / weekly to
    discuss routine operational matters, guest feedback and action taken for
    service recovery.
  • Inspecting
    all departments with their respective Manager’s for cleanliness, ambience,
    service readiness, staff grooming & hospitality culture.
  • Monitor
    the co-ordination between all Humanitarian Hub departments for smooth
    & efficient operations.
  • Assessing
    and reviewing customer satisfaction and service recovery process.
  • Meet
    all HODs to review and train the staff to upkeep the human capital.
  • Identifying
    staff learning needs and assisting with development.
  • Providing
    timely and constructive feedback to all direct reports as and when
    required either formally or informally.
  • Monitor
    and maintain operation and overhead cost.
  • Be
    available on call 24 hours a day to resolve any urgent problems on
    emergencies.
  • Ensure
    Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation in all departments and
    check the same during routine operational checks.
  • Prepare
    and monitor the purchase requisitions, the accounts receivable (collection
    from debtors) and the accounts payable (payable to the vendors / suppliers
    etc.) for the humanitarian Hub.
  • Randomly
    inspecting the stores (F&B/Kitchen) to check the stock in hand (quality,
    par stock levels, expiry etc.).
  • Dealing
    with Suppliers/Vendors for quality products involving Procurement.
  • Manager
    and providing performance assessment of vendors.
  • Inspecting
    all departments for SOP implementation.
  • Perform
    such other duties as may be assigned.
Required
Qualifications and Experience

Education:
  • Master’s
    Degree in Hotel or Hospitality Management; Business Management, Facilities
    Management; Property Management or a related field from an accredited
    academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
    or
  • University
    Degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional
    experience.
Experience:
  • Work
    experience in a 3 to 5 Star Hotel, Humanitarian Hub set up as a Deputy
    Manager, Asst.
  • Operations
    Manager, Hotel Manager, Camp Manager or equivalent;
  • Prior
    experience in management of humanitarian Hubs and field based staff
    accommodation will be an added advantage;
  • Competency
    in team work, reliability under pressure, capacity to handle several tasks
    of varying priorities at the same time and careful observance of technical
    guidelines;
  • Experience
    in supporting projects in multiple locations as well as providing on-job
    support/training to staff.
Languages:
  • Fluency
    in English is required.
Desirable
Competencies:
Behavioral:
  • Accountability
    – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
  • Client
    Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
  • Continuous
    Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
  • Professionalism
    – displays mastery of subject matter;
  • Teamwork
    – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related
    needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
  • Technological
    Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
  • Resource
    Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet
    resource needs of IOM.
  • Communication
    – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
  • Creativity
    and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or
    services;
  • Leadership
    and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and
    external stakeholders;
  • Performance
    Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others;
  • Planning
    and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area
    of responsibility;
Other:
  • Any
    offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject
    to funding confirmation.
  • The
    list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are
    non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this
    staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country
    cannot be considered eligible.
  • Appointment
    will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
    appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and
    security clearances.
How
to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application
Deadline 
11th
September, 2017.
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