Position Title: Chief, Institutional Performance Division
Job Code: VN 2024 490
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P5
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 19 August 2024
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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook
Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s
Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands;
Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and
Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second-tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
The Institutional Performance Division oversees the development and implementation of the institutional framework and policies for project development and delivery. The Division has two Units – the PRIMA Unit and the Project Coordination Unit.
The Division is responsible for enhancing methodologies, tools, and competencies to support project development and delivery and assist IOM’s management and staff in programme reporting and institutional performance data. This includes oversight of the project cycle processes within IOM encapsulated within the IOM Project Handbook.
The Division supports institutional compliance with IOM rules, regulations, and policies relating to project development, implementation and reporting through regular cross-functional reporting on issues of concern to address recommendations made in external and internal audits and other internal and external Organization-wide reviews.
The Division seeks to integrate structured, evidence-based and action-oriented information on IOM programming and projects internal governance matters, internal controls and compliance gaps through dedicated proactive management reviews of processes and systems to strengthen the Organization’s delivery of programs and projects in line with the organization’s strategic plan.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Director, Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance (OSP), and the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, OSP, and in close collaboration with other Divisions and Units within OSP, as well as across the organization, the
Chief, Institutional Performance Division will provide expert advice and support to organisational performance and compliance with IOM rules, regulations, and policies.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.