Job Summary
The Chief of Mission plays a pivotal role in directing IOM operations, ensuring effective policy, administrative, and financial oversight for the Country Office. This position entails guiding strategic initiatives, enhancing resource mobilization efforts, and serving as the primary representative of the organization in engagements with UN agencies and governmental bodies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the strategic planning processes for the Country Office.
- Oversee resource mobilization efforts to secure funding and support for IOM activities.
- Represent the organization in meetings with UN inter-agency partners and state authorities.
- Provide comprehensive policy and financial management guidance to ensure effective operations.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
- Alternatively, a University degree with at least nine years of pertinent professional experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in general management, diplomacy, and migration programming.
- Experience in both emergency and development settings is essential.
IOM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
