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

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Oversight, Administrative Support, Programme Management, Financial Management, Migration Services, Government Collaboration, Intergovernmental Relations, Non-Governmental Partnerships, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Cultural Competence, Communication, Team Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18653 Position Title: Chief of Mission (P) Duty Station City: Madrid Duty Station Country: Spain Grade: P-5 Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) Recruiting Type: Professional Vacancy Type: Call for Expression of Interest Initial duration: 1 Year with Possibility of Extension Closing date: 11 February 2026 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 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. Context IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 20,000+; staff in more than 580 locations worldwide. Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director (RD) in Vienna, Austria, and the direct supervision of the Sub-Regional Director in Brussels, Belgium 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).

Responsibilities

The Chief of Mission will oversee and provide policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office. This role involves working closely with the Regional Director and Sub-Regional Director to ensure effective operations.