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Operations Airport Assistant

IOMBrussels,Belgium
Position:General | G-4Deadline:22 Sep 2026 (7 days left)Job ID:22943Posted on:8 Sep 2026 (7 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

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Job Description

Support IOM's Migrant Protection and Assistance Unit in Brussels with Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration operations. The assistant manages applications and pre-departure arrangements, coordinates travel documentation and airport assistance, keeps financial records and supports reporting so migrants can depart, transit and arrive safely and efficiently.

Key Details

Department

Migrant Protection and Assistance Unit

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

2 years

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma

Contract duration

Up to 9 months

Work hours

Irregular shift work

Language Requirements

Required

English, Dutch, French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Receive and register incoming AVRR applications and dispatch them to the correct focal points
  • Coordinate pre-departure formalities, travel documents, departure packages and arrangements with referral partners and missions
  • Compile project statistics, verify data and support donor reports
  • Arrange flight bookings in line with IOM rules and systems
  • Provide migrants with departure, transit and arrival assistance at Brussels Airport
  • Record financial transactions and report expenditures to the Finance unit
  • Report airport-duty issues and draft incident reports

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience, or a high school diploma with four years
  • Experience in Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration
  • Experience in IOM Movement Operations
  • Fluency in English and French or Dutch, orally and in writing
  • Valid EU category B driving licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Special Short Term Graded contract for up to 9 months
  • The role requires irregular shift work
  • Appointment is subject to medical fitness, residency or visa requirements and security clearances
  • Applications are accepted through the IOM e-Recruitment system

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 8 Sep 2026.