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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, contribute to, and promote IOM's overall mandate and strategy and spearhead strategic planning, results orientation, and operational excellence, project development, and implementation.
- Stimulate, catalyse, and support project development through a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy.
- 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 the development of appropriate policies and strategies on migration management.
- Direct and monitor the project design and implementation.
- 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).
- Actively pursue opportunities for joint programming.
- Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary, and financial activities of the Country Office.
- 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.
Required Experience
- Ten years of relevant professional experience; or, twelve years of relevant professional 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; and,
- Experience in delivering large and diverse programmes in complex settings in a range of migration programming, both in the context of emergency and development programming.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
