Chief of Mission (CoM) (P) Multiple Duty Stations - Call for Applications
Core
Senior representative responsible for strategic leadership, government engagement, and overall accountability for IOM's Country Office activities.
Role type
Senior IC Chief of Mission (Country Director)
Builds
Country strategies, migration policy frameworks, and emergency response capabilities for host governments and migrants.
Domain
International Development / Migration / Public Policy
Required skills
Strategic leadership, political negotiation, program oversight, resource mobilization, risk management, crisis preparedness
Preferred skills
Experience in UN systems, diplomatic relations, emergency response coordination
Technologies
UN Security Management System, Business Continuity Planning tools
Responsibilities
Lead Country Strategy development and implementation; Represent IOM in high-level government and diplomatic dialogues; Oversee program design, implementation, and financial accountability; Manage resource mobilization and donor relationships; Lead risk management and crisis preparedness; Direct HR, procurement, and finance operations when necessary.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership & full operational accountability