Head of Operations (P) at IOM

, , Ecuador -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Oversight, Programmatic Management, Administrative Oversight, Logistical Oversight, Migration Support, Coordination, Supervision, Team Management

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17175 Position Title: Head of Operations Duty Station City: Quito Duty Station Country: Ecuador Grade: P-3 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: 27 October 2025 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 For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. 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 Context IOM Ecuador seeks to provide safe, orderly, and dignified migration support to the various migrant populations within the territory, with a focus on saving lives, advancing durable solutions in response to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the mission’s Senior Management Team, the Head of Operations will be responsible for providing technical, programmatic, administrative and logistical oversight for the management of IOM Ecuador’s different programmes.

Responsibilities

The Head of Operations will provide technical, programmatic, administrative, and logistical oversight for IOM Ecuador’s various programmes. This role involves close coordination with the mission’s Senior Management Team under the supervision of the Regional Director and Chief of Mission.