Chief of Mission (CoM) (P) – Call for Expression of Interest at IOM – International Organization for Migration

Job Title

Chief of Mission

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 15,000+ staff in more than 580 locations worldwide.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Director General and direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) as well as in close cooperation with relevant Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Chief of Mission (CoM) will be responsible and accountable for the activities of IOM, overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office (CO).

• Develop, contribute to and promote IOM’s overall mandate and strategy and spearhead strategic planning, results orientation and operational excellence, project development and implementation following appropriate consultation with the Regional Office (RO) within the overall regional framework, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders.
• Play an integral role in policy discussions and apply approved policies in the national activities, in line with IOM’s Strategic Vision.
• Stimulate, catalyse and support project development through a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy which includes multilateral and bilateral donors, national and local government and public/private partnerships.
• Ensure appropriateness and effectiveness of programmes in line with IOM’s Strategic Vision and Strategic Results Framework, as well as the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the UNSDCF.
• Advise RO and HQ as well as the Office of the RC on national policy and migration trends in the country and in the region as well as governments’ migration policies affecting the activities of IOM and prepare proposals for appropriate action.
• Advocate and support the authorities and key stakeholders on the development of appropriate policies and strategies on migration management.
• Direct and monitor the project design and implementation.
• Take full responsibility for the successful execution of on-going operational programmes and the development of new ones.
• Supervise the implementation and assure high quality performance of a large variety of migration related projects.
• Participate actively within the UNCT under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator (RC).
• Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Country Office.
• Report regularly to the Director General, Regional Director and other interested partners on progress achieved and developments.
• Facilitate knowledge generation and management through the identification of best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop partnerships within and beyond the UNCT, and promote liaison with governmental authorities and diplomatic missions.
• Ensure that safety and security management of IOM personnel, facilities and assets are addressed.
• Lead the PSEA/SH Strategy for IOM at the country level.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Significant experience in general management as well as project and resources management;
• Significant experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions;
• Experience in delivering large and diverse programmes in complex settings in a range of migration programming.

Skills

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written;
• Strong 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;
• Ability to deliver during crisis response;
• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

How to Apply

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