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

Vienna, , Austria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Management, Project Management, Resources Management, Diplomacy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Migration Programming, Crisis Response, Negotiation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Financial Administration, Business Administration, English Fluency, German Language, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

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 at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Please be advised that the selection process for this assignment will be carried out through the Pathways Pool. Eligibility is limited to internal and external candidates who are currently included in the Pathways Pool. 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. 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). 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.

Responsibilities

The Chief of Mission is responsible for overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office. They act as the primary accountable lead for IOM activities and coordinate with the Resident Coordinator regarding UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework objectives.