CareerPlan

Chief of Mission (CoM) (P) Multiple Duty Stations - Call for Applications

SchweizFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-02

Core

Senior representative responsible for strategic leadership, government engagement, and overall oversight of IOM Country Offices to advance migration objectives.

Role type

Principal, strategic leadership & country representation

Builds

Country strategies, policy frameworks, and institutional capacities for host governments

Domain

International development, migration policy, public administration

Required skills

Strategic planning, political negotiation, program management, financial oversight, risk management, crisis leadership, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, resource mobilization, security coordination

Preferred skills

Experience in UN systems, multilateral diplomacy, emergency response, donor relations

Technologies

UN Security Management System, Business Continuity Planning tools

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for Country Strategy, serve as senior representative to host government, direct program design and implementation, manage resources and financial oversight, lead risk and crisis preparedness, mobilize resources and partnerships

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership & country representation