Chief of Mission (P) - Call for Expression of Interest

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 16,000+ staff in more than 580 locations worldwide.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of the Country Office with Coordination Functions (COCF), the CoM will be responsible and accountable for the activities of IOM, overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial management support to the Country Office (CO).

In programme countries, the CoM also reports to the Resident Coordinator (RC) with respect to the IOM contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) objectives and the collective results of the UN development system towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the country level, in accordance with the Management and Accountability Framework.

The CoM will be responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM's Strategic Plan and Programming in the country within the overall Regional Framework and Strategy.

In addition, the CoM will be responsible for keeping the COCF and the Regional Office (RO) informed of relevant governmental concerns, specific migration dynamics and programmatic developments. The CoM will also be responsible for developing new projects and programmes in the country, for planning the development and implementation of the Organization's activities in the country and for managing the related budgetary, financial and administrative functions of the CO.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in general management as well as project and resources management;
• Experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions; and,
• Experience in managing a range of migration programming, both in the context of emergency and development programming.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to prepare and deliver speeches on various activities of the Organization;
• Demonstrated liaison and negotiation skills;
• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and Frameworks;
• Effective resources management skills, sound knowledge of financial and business administration and of the principles and practices of management;
• Ability to deliver during crisis response;
• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity
• Integrity and transparency
• Professionalism
• Courage
• Empathy

Core Competencies

• Teamwork
• Delivering results
• Managing and sharing knowledge
• Accountability
• Communication

Managerial Competencies

• Leadership
• Empowering others
• Building Trust
• Strategic thinking and vision
• Humility

How to Apply

For any questions, please contact pathwayspool@iom.int.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.