Position Title : Chief of Mission
(Australia;Coord/Advisor for New Zealand Papua New Guinea & the Pacific)
Duty Station : Canberra, Australia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade D1
Type of Appointment
: Fixed term,
one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date
: As soon as
possible
Closing Date : 26 September 2017
Established in
1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the
field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental
partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and
migrants.
IOM is committed to
a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female
candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the
following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
Internal
candidates
Qualified
applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda,
Bahamas, Belize, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon,
Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands,
Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay,
Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See,
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa 3. External female candidates.
Context:
Under the direct
supervision of the Regional Director (RD) of the Regional Office for Asia and
the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, Thailand and under the overall guidance of the
Director General, as well as in close cooperation with relevant Country Offices
(COs) in the region and Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Chief of
Mission-Coordinator/Advisor will be responsible and accountable for the
activities of IOM Australia, overseeing IOM activities in Papua New Guinea and
overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme and financial
support to other IOM offices in the Pacific where there is no accredited Chief
of Mission. S/he also oversees the continuation and development of IOM
activities in countries where IOM does not have an official presence. S/he is
an IOM interlocutor with the Government of Australia and other governments in
the Pacific, as well as relevant ministries, diplomatic representatives, UN and
other organizations based in Australia and the Pacific, and local and
international NGOs. S/he is responsible for liaison with these Governments,
regarding the full range of IOM activities as well as for keeping the RD and HQ
units informed of relevant government concerns and programmatic developments. The
incumbent is responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM’s
strategy and programming within the overall regional framework.
Core
Functions / Responsibilities:
Development
and follow up of strategies, policies and programmes
Develop,
clarify and contribute to IOM’s overall mandate and strategy and spearhead
project development and implementation in IOM Australia and in the relevant
offices the Pacific region following appropriate consultation with the Regional
Office, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders.
Play
an integral role in migration policy discussions and ensure approved policies
are appropriately integrated in national activities.
Stimulate,
catalyse and support project development in the relevant countries in the
Pacific through regular stakeholder consultations. Assess the appropriateness
and effectiveness of programme development strategies and fundraising and
recommend process improvements.
Direct
and monitor project planning, design and implementation of IOM activities in
relevant countries in the Pacific. Evaluate IOM’s operational activities and
prepare recommendations with a view to increasing their effectiveness.
Advise
the ROAP and HQ on national policy and emerging migration issues affecting the
activities of IOM in the Pacific and make recommendations or prepare proposals
for appropriate action.
Ensure
that safety and security management of IOM personnel, facilities and assets in
Australia and in the relevant offices in the Pacific are addressed, in coordination
with the Regional Field Security Officer and that safety/security oversight in
COs is provided. Ensure establishment and regular maintenance of Business
Continuity Plans (BCP).
Advocate
and promote the Organization’s position on migration issues of concern and
pursue membership of countries in the Pacific which have not yet joined IOM.
Negotiate
Cooperation Agreements with relevant governments for the establishment of IOM
offices and implementation of projects in the Pacific region.
Promote
and strengthen relationships, and identify opportunities for IOM activities in
response to changing issues and situations.
Resource
Management and Capacity Building
Direct
the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial
activities of the IOM Country Office in Australia and in the relevant offices
in the Pacific region 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 in Australia and the Pacific
and prepare briefings and background information requested by ROAP and HQ, the
Government and other entities.
Ensure
establishment and strengthening of internal controls aimed at preventing fraud
and mismanagement in all activities.
Gather
and promote sustainable/best practices as well as lessons learned from
activities carried out by the relevant IOM offices in the Pacific.
Resource
Mobilization
- Explore
funding opportunities and secure funding and in-kind contributions from
different
departments of the
Australian, New Zealand governments for the organization’s activities, in the
Pacific and
globally, and from other donors in the region.
Develop
guidelines to update the Organization on developments, processes, and policies
so as to enhance internal understanding of the requirements of Australia and
New Zealand as donors.
Negotiate,
review and sign funding agreements with the Governments of Australia and New
Zealand on behalf of IOM missions worldwide, manage projects in line with
agreements and arrange/ manage the global insurance policy for Australian
funded projects.
Representation
of IOM
Support
regional and international processes and dialogues on migration relevant to
Australia and the Pacific region. Ensure the participation of relevant
government officials in these initiatives in order to promote IOM’s image and
programmes.
Represent
the Organization at national and international conferences and meetings and
develop public relations and media activities and ensure participation in
appropriate policy and operational United Nations Country Team (UNCT)
inter-agency mechanisms.
Broaden
network of contacts among senior government officials, international
Organizations and partners in the Pacific.
Perform
such other duties as 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
• Experience in
humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;
• Experience in
diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with
governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions;
• In-depth knowledge
of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the
Organization
particularly from a Pacific region perspective;
• Knowledge of
programme planning, development, and management;
• Effective resource
management skills, sound knowledge of financial and business administration and
of the principles and practices of management; ability to motivate, supervise
and coach/ direct staff;
• Familiarity with
financial and business administration;
• Sound and proven
understanding of internal and international migration issues in the Pacific
Region and related
issues;
• Knowledge of the
region is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English
is required. Working knowledge of French and other languages of the Pacific
region is desirable.
Desirable
Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability –
takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation
– works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous
Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication –
listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and
Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and
Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
• Performance
Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self
and others;
• Planning and
Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
• Professionalism –
displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork –
contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological
Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource
Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource
needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally
recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to
the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
The list of NMS
countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the
Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who
are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be
subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM
e-Recruitment system, by 26 September 2017 at the latest, referring to this
advertisement.
For further
information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-…
In order for an
application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting
period:
From 13.09.2017 to
26.09.2017
Requisition: VN
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