Regional Director (D) at IOM

Panama City, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Management, Project Management, Resources Management, Diplomacy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Liaising, Strategic Implementation, Team Leadership, Programme Delivery, Crisis Management, Emergency Response, Communication, Negotiation, Financial Management, Computer Literacy

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, 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. Organizational Context and Scope IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 15,000+ staff in more than 580 locations worldwide. The Regional Director (RD) works under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Chief of Staff (COS) as well as in close coordination with relevant Departments and Divisions at Headquarters (HQ). The Regional Director is accountable for spearheading the implementation of the new Director General’s vision, which foresees an enhanced role for Regional Offices in IOM, to better support IOM Country Offices in delivering on the Organization’s people-centred approach in line with the 2024 - 2028 Strategic Plan. This includes creating a new Regional Office Structure through the appointment of Deputy Regional Directors for Operations in 2024, and Deputy Regional Directors for Management and Reform in 2025 to better service Member States, beneficiaries, and Country Office operations. The empowered Regional Director is tasked and accountable for overseeing IOM’s programme cycle including emergencies, engaging in effective advocacy of IOM’s mission, building strong relationships and partnership, and implementing PSEAH and gender and diversity throughout their Region, and for staff security in their country of service. The Regional Director is responsible for providing leadership and policy direction, for effective programme implementation and knowledge sharing, and good financial management under their assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR). In addition, the Regional Director champions good stewardship of human, financial and physical resources. The Regional Director advises and provides support and assistance to the Director General and Deputy Directors General on matters relating to global policy formulation and implementation under the broad policy guidelines. In addition, the Regional Director represents the Director General vis-a-vis institutions of a regional character within and outside the United Nations system.

Responsibilities

The Regional Director is accountable for spearheading the implementation of the Director General’s vision, overseeing IOM’s programme cycle including emergencies, engaging in advocacy, building partnerships, and implementing PSEAH and gender/diversity initiatives across the Region. This role involves providing leadership, policy direction, effective programme implementation, knowledge sharing, and sound financial management within the assigned Area of Responsibility.