Chief of Mission (D) - Call for Expression of Interest

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration . Eligibility for this call for Expression of Interest (EOI) is limited to internal and external candidates who are currently part of the Pathways Pool. The selection for this assignment will be carried out through the Pathways Pool process. 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. Under the overall guidance of the Director General and direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) as well as in close cooperation with relevant Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Chief of Mission (CoM) will be responsible and accountable for the activities of IOM, overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office (CO). In programme countries, the Chief of Mission also reports to the Resident Coordinator (RC) with respect to the IOM contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) objectives and the collective results of the UN development system towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the country level, in accordance with the Management and Accountability Framework. Strategic country programme development and planning 1. Direct IOM's overall mandate and strategy at the country level by spearheading strategic planning, results orientation and operational excellence, project development and implementation, following appropriate consultation with the Regional Office (RO) within the overall regional framework, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure IOM policies are appropriately reflected in national priority setting by securing IOM’s involvement in migration policy discussions at national level. Support the regional and international processes and dialogues on migration as relevant. Ensure the participation of government officials in these initiatives as relevant. 2. Stimulate, catalyse and support project development through a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy which includes multilateral and bilateral donors, national and local government and public/private partnerships. Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of programme development strategies and fundraising and recommend process improvements. In programme countries, work closely with the Resident Coordinator (RC) to contribute to joint resource mobilization efforts. 3. Direct and lead appropriate and effective programmes in line with IOM’s Strategic Vision and Strategic Results framework, as well as the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the UNSDCF. Ensure accuracy of results reporting and recommend process improvements, including the systematization and transfer of capacities and experiences in support of IOM’s global knowledge management. This includes incorporating lessons learned into the next planning cycle. 4. Advise RO and HQ, as well as the Office of the RC, on national policy and migration trends in the country and in the region, as well as governments' migration policies affecting the activities of IOM, and prepare proposals for appropriate action. 5. Advocate and support the authorities and key stakeholders on the development of appropriate policies and strategies on migration management, including mainstreaming into the national plan and budget, as well as into the joint UNSDCF. Support their proactive engagement in the global/regional processes such as, for example, the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), the implementation and follow-up of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) for Orderly, Safe and Regular Migration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement 6. Advocate for and promote risk management plans aligned with IOM’s framework and policy. Ensure that risks to the Country Office’s objectives are regularly assessed, with priority risks identified, and risk treatment plans are in place and embedded in the Country Office’s activity plans. Country programme oversight and accountability 7. Direct and monitor project planning, design and implementation of IOM activities in line with the UN Management and Accountability Framework, where appropriate. Evaluate IOM's operational activities and prepare recommendations with a view to increasing their effectiveness. 8. Supervise the implementation and ensure high-quality performance of a large variety of migration-related projects, as relevant, also as part of increasing their impact within the UNSDCF. 9. Report regularly to the Director General, Regional Director and other interested partners on progress achieved and developments. Prepare regular and special reports including narrative, impact, policy, financial, evaluation and statistics covering IOM activities, including as part of the interagency platform UNINFO. Prepare briefings and background information requested by the Regional Office, HQ, the Government, and other entities. UN inter-agency engagement 10. Participate actively within the UNCT under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator (RC), with a view to ensuring full consideration of all relevant migration-related issues in the CCA and UNSDCF processes and the coordination of the UN Migration Network. 11. Play an integral role in policy discussions with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in UN Country Team (UNCT) meetings. 12. Actively pursue opportunities for joint programming, where relevant to IOM’s role within the UNSDCF and IOM’s country and regional strategy and the IOM Strategic Vision. 13. Report to the RC on issues linked to the implementation of programmes stemming from the UNSDCF and led by IOM, the individual IOM activities as relevant to CF results, and the collective UNCT results based on the UNSDCF (or the UN Development Assistance Framework, where relevant). 14. Where a Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) exists, participate actively in the HCT once established, contributing actively and providing support to the inter-agency planning process and the overall humanitarian strategy. Ensure that IOM’s obligations within the humanitarian cluster system are carried out, including reporting and capacity, and report regularly if the cluster system is activated. 15. Proactively engage with the UN/HCT on issues related to the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (PSEA/SH), as well as xenophobia and discrimination, to strengthen the interagency collective response. Resources Management 16. Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary, and financial activities of the Country Office and oversee those of the Project offices in accordance with the Organization's rules and procedures. 17. Exercise oversight of financial management, expenditure, and budget preparation and ensure appropriate and timely reporting to donors and prepare briefings and background information requested by the RO and HQ, the Go