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Field Support Associate

IOMKinshasa,DRC
Position:General | G-5Deadline:23 Sep 2026 (8 days left)Job ID:23007Posted on:9 Sep 2026 (6 days ago)
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Job Description

The Field Support Associate supports IOM movement operations in Kinshasa, coordinating airport, transit-centre and transportation services for migrants and refugees. The role verifies travel documentation, assists vulnerable travellers, maintains operational data, liaises with providers, and escalates safety, conduct and service issues to the National Operations Officer.

Key Details

Department

Resettlement and Movement Management

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

3 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma

Work hours

Up to 12 hours and overnight periods

Language Requirements

Required

French

Preferred

English, Lingala, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Undertake movement-operations activities at airports, transit centres, facilities, camps, sub-offices and transport locations
  • Coordinate field support teams delivering airport services, including identity checks, travel-document custody and immigration formalities
  • Support arrivals, stays and departures at transit centres while updating systems and assisting vulnerable individuals
  • Coordinate transport readiness, baggage handling, briefings and support for persons with special needs
  • Report operational issues and non-compliance with SOPs or codes of conduct to the National Operations Officer

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or a related field with three years of relevant professional experience
  • High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience
  • Fluency in French, oral and written

Desired Criteria

  • Movement operations or transportation experience
  • Experience working with migrants, refugees and IDPs
  • Working knowledge of English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili or Lingala

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 9 Sep 2026.