Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations (P) at IOM

Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Negotiation, English Fluency, Computer Skills, Representation, Teamwork, Staff Supervision, Project Management Cycle, UN Programming, Donor Programming, Writing, Speaking, Accuracy, Deadline Management

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 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, Madagascar, 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 and female candidates. Organizational Context and Scope Following escalation of violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar, on the 25 August 2017, more than half a million Rohingya have fled across the border into Bangladesh, resulting in a severe humanitarian crisis. IOM, in support of the Government of Bangladesh, has been mandated to support coordination of humanitarian activities in Cox’s Bazar. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of Head of Sub-Office/ Senior Emergency Coordinator, the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the refugee response programmes being conducted in Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office.

Responsibilities

The Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of refugee response programs managed by the Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office. This role operates under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office/Senior Emergency Coordinator.