Deputy Chief Of Mission

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It operates globally, saving lives, protecting migrants, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. The IOM Sudan Country Office, under the Regional Director and Chief of Mission, focuses on program development and ensuring coherence between programs and support services.

Job Purpose

The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) in IOM Sudan supports the Chief of Mission (CoM) in overseeing the Country Office's programs and support services, ensuring coherence and effective implementation aligned with the CO's strategy, donor expectations, and beneficiary needs. The role involves close coordination with Headquarters departments and national/regional authorities. The DCoM is accountable for program development, efficient execution, and maintaining high standards of risk management and compliance. This position is crucial for ensuring IOM's strategic objectives in Sudan are met effectively and efficiently, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting humane migration.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) represents IOM Sudan, fostering relationships with national authorities, donors, and partners. Responsibilities include overseeing country strategy formulation, identifying new program needs, and ensuring systematic implementation capacity. The DCoM contributes to risk management and compliance, enhancing internal controls and proper resource utilization. They ensure effective coordination within the Country Office, between mission and sub-offices, and promote inter-unit collaboration. Strategic recommendations are provided to senior management to improve performance. The DCoM oversees project compliance with IOM and donor regulations, supervises field operations for effective humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding nexus implementation, and leads donor relations and fundraising activities. Engagement with UN agencies on the UNSDCF and SDGs is also a key function. The DCoM formally deputizes for the CoM as needed, exercising management responsibilities.

Work Experience

Required experience includes a strong understanding of inter-agency coordination, UN systems, and experience in both crisis and development settings. Extensive experience in formulating and delivering programs related to internal displacement and solutions is essential. Experience managing international programs covering emergency, stabilization, and development areas, along with prior roles as a Head of Office or Senior Programme Manager with a UN agency or international organization, is necessary. Experience in external relations, liaising with governmental authorities, and managing IOM offices is also required.

Skills

Key skills include sound knowledge of program development, management, and capacity-building methodologies. In-depth understanding of migration-related subject areas, good knowledge of financial and administrative management, and familiarity with UN and bilateral donor programming are essential. Experience in program management within emergency contexts is also required.

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