Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Haiti
Closing date:
21 Jun 2016Position Title : Chief of Mission
Duty Station : Prince, Haiti 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 : 21 June 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
- External female candidates.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Central and North America and the Caribbean, and under the overall guidance of the Director General, as well as in close cooperation with relevant Country Offices (CO) in the field and units at Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the missions relationship with the Government of Haiti, diplomatic representatives and other organizations regarding the full range of IOM services in the country.
S/he will also be responsible for keeping the Regional Office and Headquarters’ units informed of relevant governmental concerns and programmatic developments.
S/he will be IOM's interlocutor with the relevant ministries and local government authorities, United Nations Country Team (UNCT) Agencies, the Senior Management Team (SMT) and local and governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector. The Chief of Mission will be responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM's strategy and programming in Haiti within the overall regional framework. S/he will ensure to transition the missions programming focus to term development while maintaining a crisis response capacity.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Development and follow up of strategies, policies and programmes
Take the lead to develop, clarify and contribute to IOM's overall mandate and strategy and spearhead project development and implementation in Haiti following appropriate consultation with the Regional Office (RO) in San Jose within the overall regional framework, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders.
Play an integral role in policy discussions and ensure approved policies are appropriately integrated in IOMs activities.
Stimulate, catalyse and support project development in Haiti through a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy which includes multilateral and bilateral donors, national and local government and public/private partnerships. Assess appropriateness and effectiveness of programme development strategies and fundraising, and recommend process improvements including the systematization and transfer of capacities and experiences in the context of the global knowledge management strategy.
Direct and monitor project planning design and implementation in Haiti, and provide necessary support to project offices and offices. Evaluate IOM's operational activities in Haiti and take appropriate measures to increase their effectiveness.
Advise RO and HQ on national policy and migration trends in the country, on the Island of Hispaniola and in the region as well as governments' migration policies affecting the activities of IOM in Haiti and prepare proposals for appropriate action.
Take full responsibility for the successful execution of going operational programmes and the development of new ones including a strategy for identifying new opportunities.
Provide advice and technical assistance to the Haitian government in the context of the mixed migration crisis with the Dominican Republic.
Supervise the implementation and assure high quality performance of a large variety of projects related to internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp relocation and reintegration; durable housing solutions for IDPs and vulnerable populations; technical assistance on border monitoring and border management; migration, environment and climate change; community stabilization initiatives; migration and health; diaspora engagement; and trafficking in persons and smuggling; migration and cities; and ensure the inclusion of cross cutting issues such as gender and protection.
Position IOM Haiti in view of United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)
consolidation and the transitioning of some of its thematic areas to UNCT agencies.
Support and promote regional and international processes and dialogues on migration relevant to Haiti. Ensure the participation of government officials in these initiatives.
Ensure the missions crisis response capacity remains operational.
Resources Management and Capacity Building
Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Country Office and oversee those of the Project offices and Offices in accordance with the Organization's rules and procedures.
Report regularly to the Director General, Regional Director and other interested partners on
progress achieved and developments in Haiti. Prepare regular and special reports including narrative, impact, policy, financial, evaluation and statistics covering IOM activities. Prepare briefings and background information requested by the Regional Office, HQs, the Government of Haiti and other entities.
Representation of IOM
Develop and promote liaison with governmental authorities and diplomatic missions, international organizations, governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector and public media in the country, particularly with a view to identify related areas for developing common activities/projects in a complementary manner. Identify needs and priorities for cooperation and project development as well as for fundraising purposes.
Collaborate with international and regional organizations, diplomatic missions, NGOs and civil society of Haiti to related areas for developing common activities/projects in a complementary manner.
Support the Regional Office and when relevant HQs in the preparation and implementation of level meetings, with a view to ensuing high level participation of the Government of Haiti.
Represent the Organization at national and international conferences and meetings.
Develop public relations and media activities in order to promote IOM's image and programmes. Participate in appropriate policy and operational United Nations Country Team (UNCT) agency mechanisms.
Take part in the development of any other relevant planning tools such as National Action plans, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers, Migration Profiles.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Masters degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions;
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; ability to prepare and deliver speeches on various activities of the Organization;
• Proven liaison and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking;
• depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the
Organization;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• 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;
• Work experience in C, D, and E duty stations; Knowledge and experience on regional migration issues as well as in crisis response;
• Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Haitian Creole is an advantage.
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 21 June 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
iom-apply.html
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 recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 08.06.2016 to 21.06.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/126 (P) - Chief of Mission (P5) - Prince, Haiti (54809642) Released
Posting: Posting NC54815275 (54815275) Released