Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information and Communications Technology at IOM

Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, ICT Governance, Technology Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assistance Services, Data Management, Enterprise Change, Architecture Technology Roadmap, Staff Management, Budget Management, Global ICT Operations, Service Delivery, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Digitalization, Liaison

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction: Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iom.int%2Fiom-workplace-culture&data=05%7C02%7Cjpalad%40iom.int%7Ca2dc7e01b6434daa998508de65218a56%7C1588262d23fb43b4bd6ebce49c8e6186%7C0%7C0%7C639059391885177665%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fuB1%2BEasHqCnVZzEHZ8hoMrQDAB90eWM46I3jlx3VFI%3D&reserved=0]. Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. External female candidates 3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Context Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director General (Management and Reform), the Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and overall direction to all ICT Divisions/Units and drive governance of IOM’s global information technology systems and tools across the span of its activities and operations. The CIO and Director will also serve as the principal advisor to senior management on technology, Artificial Intelligence, digital assistance services and data, including on strategic, architectural, governance and operational matters. The CIO and Director will devise and implement IOM’s overall strategy on information technology in support of the IOM’s core mandate and its member states and ensure ongoing alignment with the organization’s strategy while encouraging continuous improvement across the ICT Divisions/Units and the technology community of practice in the field. The incumbent will ensure that ICT focuses on enabling the organization through new and innovative digital technology while not losing focus on the traditional ICT responsibilities that support the infrastructure and world-wide operations. The CIO and Director will be responsible for translating business strategy into effective enterprise change and an architecture technology roadmap. S/he will provide strategic and effective leadership to enable management of staff and budget for ICT and develop and enforce governance procedures and monitor progress of the strategic initiatives. The CIO and Director will also lead global ICT operations and service delivery, which ensure that IOM’s global business operations and processes stay up and running, and that IOM teams have systems access and can work in real-time regardless of location.

Responsibilities

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is accountable for the strategic leadership and overall direction of all ICT Divisions/Units, driving governance for IOM’s global information technology systems and tools. This role involves serving as the principal advisor on technology, AI, digital assistance services, and data, and translating business strategy into an effective enterprise change and technology roadmap.