Chief, Humanitarian Operations Division

vor 2 Wochen

Genf GE, Schweiz International Organization for Migration Vollzeit

Position Title**: Chief, Humanitarian Operations Division**
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**: 10 October 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

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;_
- 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; Saint Lucia;_
- Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
- Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu_

**_ Context:_**

IOM’s prominent role in humanitarian operations is central to efforts to promote principled and
inclusive humanitarian action and increase and maintain humanitarian access. The Division
promotes increased localization, with more participation and leadership of governments, and
local actors and affected populations, while delivering responses that save lives and lay the
foundation for recovery and solutions.

Specifically, the Humanitarian Operations Division (HOD) is the institutional focal point for crises
response to sudden-onset and protracted crises. The Division provides technical expertise,
coordination, operational support and policy guidance on emergency response planning,
implementation, and monitoring in line with IOM’s Humanitarian Policy, Principles for
Humanitarian Action (PHA) and with the normative and policy work of the Inter-Agency Standing

Committee (IASC) and leads the development of coordinated emergency resources mobilization
efforts and supports global and country alignments within the Humanitarian Program Cycle
(HPC).

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General for Operations, the direct
supervision of the Director, Department for Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR), and
in close coordination with the Deputy Director, DHRR, the Chief, Humanitarian Operations
Division will be responsible for managing and leading the effective and timely implementation of
IOM’s humanitarian response globally in line with the Objective 1 of the new IOM Strategic Plan.

**_ Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Manage and coordinate IOM’s responses to humanitarian emergencies including ensuring
IOM’s responses meet standards and coordination requirements by addressing problems when
needed and mobilizing IOM-wide resources to support responses in addition to managing IOM’s
Emergency Response Fund (MEFM) and promoting learning and accountability.

2. Lead the harmonization of operational standards and corporate response for L3 emergencies
and IOM’s global operations, policies and systems for humanitarian response, capacity
development, partnership, external relations and accountability.

3. Provide strategic advice to set forth technical and operational excellence including guidance
and standards to ensure quality programming and consistency across IOM, including in WASH,
Shelter and Settlements, Crisis Coordination and CCCM.

4.Promote local ownership and empowerment, including integrated programming, AAP,
protection risk prevention and mitigation, HDPN, and humanitarian access by coordinating the
development and harmonization of the deployment of Humanitarian Hubs.

5. Coordinate with the Supply Chain Division to ensure that lifesaving supplies meet technical
requirements and to advise on the prioritization of Global Stocks positioning and deployments.
Manage and lead IOM’s common pipeline activities.

6. Represent IOM’s humanitarian and advocacy work externally including through IASC forum,
provide strategic guidance to IOM’s humanitarian appeals and positions, and mobilize of
resources and reporting to donors.

7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**_ Required Qualifications and Experience:_**

**Education**
- Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Studies, Public

Administration, Economics 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**
- At least ten years of senior management and leadership experience in both the humanitarian

and development field with international organisations, including substantial experience working
in developing coun

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