Overview

The Chief of Mission (P) is responsible and accountable for the activities of IOM, overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office.

Tasks Summary

• Take the lead to develop, clarify and contribute to IOM's overall mandate and strategy and spearhead strategic planning, results orientation and operational excellence, project development and implementation.
• Stimulate, catalyze and support project development through a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy.
• Ensure appropriateness and effectiveness of programmes in line with IOM’s Strategic Vision and Strategic results framework.
• Advise RO and HQ, as well as the Office of the RC on national policy and migration trends.
• Advocate and support the authorities and key stakeholders on development of appropriate policies and strategies on migration management.
• Advocate for and promote risk management plans aligned with IOM’s framework and policy.
• 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).
• Play an integral role in policy discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively pursue opportunities for joint programming.
• Report to the RC on issues linked to the implementation of programmes stemming from the UNSDCF.
• Where a Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) exists, participate in the HCT.
• Proactively engage with the UN/HCT on issues related to the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (PSEA/SH), as well as xenophobia and discrimination.
• Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Country Office and oversee those of the Project offices.
• Report regularly to the Director General, Regional Director and other interested partners on progress achieved and developments.
• Prepare regular and special reports including narrative, impact, policy, financial, evaluation and statistics covering IOM activities.
• Prepare briefings and background information requested by the Regional Office, HQ, the Government and other entities.
• Facilitate knowledge generation and management through the identification of best practices and lessons learned.
• Coordinate the Country Office's intra-programmatic knowledge products development and knowledge service delivery.
• Facilitate learning through organization of competency advancement training initiatives.
• Develop partnerships within and beyond the UNCT, and promote liaison with governmental authorities and diplomatic missions, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, the private sector, and public media.
• Identify needs and priorities for cooperation and project development as well as for fundraising purposes.
• Support the Regional Office and when relevant HQ in the preparation and implementation of high-level meetings.
• Represent the Organization at national and international conferences, events and meetings.
• Develop public relations and media activities to promote IOM's image and programmes.
• 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.
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Experience Requirements

• 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

Qualification Requirements

• 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.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Work Modality:

Remuneration: