Chief of Mission (P) - Freetown, Sierra Leone

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization working on migration, is calling for expressions of interest for a Chief of Mission (P) in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The post is held under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission of the Country Office with Coordination Functions (COCF). Eligibility is limited to candidates in the Pathways Pool, selected through the Pathways Pool process.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and provide policy, administrative, programme and financial management support to the Country Office (CO)
• In programme countries, report to the Resident Coordinator on IOM's contribution to the UNSDCF objectives and the 2030 Agenda
• Develop and promote IOM's Strategic Plan and programming in the country within the Regional Framework and Strategy
• Keep the COCF and the Regional Office informed of governmental concerns, migration dynamics and programme developments
• Develop new projects and programmes, plan and implement country activities, and manage the related budgetary, financial and administrative functions

Required profile

• Master's degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration or a related field with seven years of relevant experience, or a university degree with nine years
• General management, project and resources management experience
• Diplomacy, fundraising and public relations experience, including liaison with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions
• Experience managing migration programming in emergency and development contexts
• Fluency in English (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage

Required skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and speech delivery
• Liaison and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of migration topics, UN and bilateral donor programming, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Financial and business administration, and crisis response capability
• Good computer literacy