Deputy Director, Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance

Position Title: Deputy Director, Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

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: 27 June 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:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); 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:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, Office of Strategy and Organizational

Performance, the incumbent is responsible for providing support and strategic advice to the Director in leading, directing and managing the Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance in addition deputizing functions for the Director.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support and provide strategic advice to the Senior Director on IOM’s efforts to strengthen organizational performance, strategic planning, risk management, and institutional reporting.
2. Identify key strategic priorities of Member States and their regional bodies and institutions(European Union, African Union, Regional Economic Commissions, etc.) in coordination with relevant IOM Offices.
3. Play a key role and provide substantive and strategic inputs to the operational aspects of IOM’s Strategic Plan and its cascade organization-wide, including associated planning, monitoring and reporting processes in order to support Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices.
4. Provide strategic advice to the Director on standards and good practices in strengthening institutional Results-Based Management (RBM) and strategic planning approaches considering the Strategic Plan.
5. Propose and recommend areas for synergies, collaboration, alignment and combined deliverables amongst Institutional Performance, Institutional Risk and Strategic Planning and Results Divisions.
6. Organize and coordinate Office inputs and reports to intergovernmental bodies on relevant programmatic/substantive issues before IOM’s Governing Bodies.
7. Represent the Office at internal meetings (working groups, task teams, and committees) as well as external meetings (Member State briefings, UN system meetings, as well as bilateral meetings).
8. Play a key and strategic role in managing the Office’s strategic planning processes, including preparing workplans as well as budget requests, and undertake financial oversight and reporting.
9. Play a key and strategic role in managing the Office’s human resources, including coordination of recruitment as well as promoting professional development of personnel in the Office.
10. Acts as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Director.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Law, Social or Political Science or related field with fifteen years of profession experience.

Experience

• Experience with the preparation of background papers, and talking points for senior management is required; and,
• Experience in strategic planning and organizational performance issues in the context of international organizations.

Skills

• Ability to produce concise reports and papers on strategic planning and organizational performance issues;
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, and ability to advocate for IOM’s Strategic Objectives.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to supervise and coach/lead staff; and,
• Ability to incorporate gender perspectives and ensure the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Languages

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 French and/or 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.

Notes

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:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

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 Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.