Deputy Chief of Mission (P) at IOM

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inter-agency coordination, Strategic engagement, Programme development, Programme management, Capacity-building, Financial management, Administrative management, Emergency response, Stabilization, Development programming, External relations, Diplomatic liaison, Policy formulation, Internal displacement solutions, Team leadership, Strategic thinking

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] 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 IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with relevant Departments in Headquarters (HQ), the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) will be responsible and accountable for providing support to the CoM in their responsibility to ensure coherence between the Programmes and Support Services of the Country Office (CO), including Programme Development for the CO. The Deputy Chief of Mission will ensure that implementation of IOM programmes is done in an effective and efficient manner consistent with CO’s Strategy as well as Regional Strategy, Global Compact for Migration (GCM) objectives and 203 agenda and in line with the expectations of the IOM’s donors and beneficiaries, while collaborating with the national and regional authorities.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief of Mission supports the Chief of Mission in ensuring coherence between country office programmes and support services. They are responsible for effective programme implementation aligned with regional strategies, the Global Compact for Migration, and donor expectations.