International Organization for Migration Chief of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
Context:
IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 20,000+ 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.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Strategic country programme development and planning
Direct IOM’s overall mandate and strategy at 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.
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.
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.
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.
Advocate and support the authorities and key stakeholders on 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 Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration, and processes related to the African Union, the East African Community, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Play an integral role in policy discussions with internal and external stakeholders, participate in UN Country Team (UNCT) meetings.
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.
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).
Where a Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) exists, participate actively in the HCT once established, contributing actively and providing support to inter-agency planning process and the overall humanitarian strategy. Ensure that IOM’s obligations within the humanitarian cluster system are carried out including on reporting and capacity and reported upon regularly if the cluster system is activated.
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.
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 Government and other entities.
Ensure establishment and strengthening of internal controls aimed at preventing fraud and mismanagement in all activities.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Extensive experience in general management as well as project and resources management;
Extensive experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions; and,
Significant experience in delivering large and diverse programmes in complex settings in a range of migration programming, both in the context of emergency and development programming
Skills
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; Ability to prepare and deliver speeches on various activities of the Organization.
Excellent liaison and negotiation skills.
In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and Frameworks.
Effective resources management skills, sound knowledge of financial and business administration and of the principles and practices of management.
Ability to deliver during crisis response; and,
Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Chief of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
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