Director, Supply Chain Division (D) at IOM

Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Policy Development, Procurement, Planning, Sourcing, Warehousing, Transportation, Analytics, Reporting, Capacity Building, Project Management, Compliance, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Business Transformation

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18372 Position Title: Director, Supply Chain Division (D) Duty Station City: Thessaloniki Duty Station Country: Greece Grade: D-1 Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) Recruiting Type: Professional Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Closing date: 09 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 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 Second-tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates. Context Under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Deputy Director General for Management and Reform, the SCD Director will be accountable and responsible for directing, planning, organizing, managing, and controlling the global Supply Chain Management function of the Organization, including developing and establishing supply chain strategies, policy positions and procedures of the Organization and leading the transformative interventions as part of the ongoing Business Transformation Initiatives. IOM is a project-based organization and works in a decentralized manner. The Supply Chain Division (SCD) provides global support and ensures compliance for all supply chain management related activities worldwide. SCD Director will provide an authoritative leadership role to the supply chain services, that are critical to various IOM projects implemented by missions worldwide, both regular and emergency related. The SCM scope will include Planning, Sourcing, Warehousing, Transportation/Distribution, Analytics and Reporting, development of related policies and instructions for procurement of goods and services, as well as construction and infrastructure needs of IOM and intervene in addressing and resolving difficult or sensitive matters or disputes, including those affecting efficient implementation by the field missions and offices worldwide. The SCD Director will be responsible for, and have direct management oversight over, staff of the Supply Chain Division (SCD) in Geneva, and the Manila Supply Chain Unit (MSCU) staff within IOM Global Shared Services including Supply Chain Management specialists in Regional Offices, and will provide authoritative technical and policy advice, innovative leadership, and ensure the development and awareness raising, learning and capacity building for supply chain staff throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

The SCD Director will direct, plan, organize, manage, and control the global Supply Chain Management function of the Organization. They will provide leadership to supply chain services critical to various IOM projects worldwide.