Thailand: Regional Director

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade D1

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Reference Code: VN2015/70(P)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:*

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Director General through the Chief of Staff, the Regional Director is responsible and accountable for providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to IOM Offices in the Asia and the Pacific region as well as managing the activities of the Regional Office.

\*Core Functions / Responsibilities:*****

1. Development and follow up of strategies and programmes in the region
2. In coordination with Offices within the region, sub-regional coordinators, and the Senior Regional Adviser, formulate and promote regional and sub-regional strategies, processes, and programmes, ensuring that these are in line with overall IOM policy and priorities, and provide authoritative advice in this respect. Ensure coherence and application of approved policies and guidelines to activities across the region.
3. Keep abreast of migration issues and emerging trends within the region in coordination with Regional Thematic Specialists. In relation to these, formulate and advocate regional plans of action; undertake priority setting, and seek programme and project opportunities in consultation with Headquarters (HQs), the Senior Regional Adviser, relevant Member States, Offices within the region, sub-regional coordinators, and other relevant actors, as appropriate and in line with the IOM Constitution, the IOM Strategy adopted in 2007, and other Council resolutions.
4. In coordination with the Donor Relations Division (DRD) and relevant HQs Departments, other Regional Offices (ROs) and Country Offices (COs) within the region, develop and implement fundraising strategies and provide support to COs within the region in this regard.
5. Advise the Office of the Director General and the Heads of Departments, in coordination with the Senior Regional Adviser, on regional migration, migration trends, policy matters, and governments' migration policies affecting the activities of IOM in the region and prepare proposals for appropriate action.
6. Report regularly to the Director General through the Chief of Staff and keep the Senior Regional Adviser informed on progress achieved and developments in the region. Develop and prepare special contingency, planning, impact, policy, strategy, and other relevant reports.
7. Establish mechanisms to facilitate communication and coordination within the region through, inter alia, the Regional Policy Coordination Committee to discuss existing and emerging regional trends, challenges, and priorities and develop regional strategies based on the general policy directions.
8. Oversee IOM’s relations with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), UN regional offices, and other relevant regional bodies within the region.
9. Field support and capacity building
10. Oversee the operational, administrative, human resources, budgetary, and financial activities in the region or emergency in accordance with the Organization's rules, policies, and procedures. Ensure the provision of training and guidance to Offices within the region, including strengthening internal controls aimed at preventing fraud and mismanagement in all activities. Exercise oversight of financial management, expenditure, and budget preparation and ensure accountable reporting. Promote IOM's human resources practices.
11. Ensure that safety and security management of IOM personnel, facilities, and assets in the RO are addressed and that safety/security oversight in COs is provided. Ensure establishment and regular maintenance of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) within the region.
12. Oversee monitoring and management of programmes and services. Guide and support Offices within the region in programme development and project implementation, including ensuring compliance with IOM policies in planning, development, implementation of programmes and projects, and ensuring accountability, timeliness of reporting, monitoring, and project funds management.
13. Ensure provision of thematic expertise, capacity development support, and quality control to all Country Offices in the region. Ensure review and endorsement of programmes and projects of Country Offices in the region, in coordination with relevant HQs Departments, as necessary. Ensure oversight of programme and project activities within the region. Ensure endorsement of donor reports in coordination with Manila Administrative Centre (MAC).
14. Gather and promote sustainable/best practices as well as lessons learned from activities carried out within the region.
15. Representation of IOM
16. Represent the Organization at national, regional, and international conferences and meetings, as appropriate. Advocate for and promote IOM's policies, actions, image, and programmes. Coordinate public information activities in the region.
17. Initiate and promote external relations and high-level liaison with government authorities and diplomatic missions in the region, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies, regional consultative processes, airlines, and public media in the region, particularly with a view to negotiating agreements, creating strategic partnerships, formalizing IOM’s relationships, and identifying opportunities for IOM activities in response to changing issues and situations. Support Country Offices in their work with their respective counterparts.
18. Participate in the relevant regional inter-agency mechanisms in close collaboration with HQs Departments and the Office of the Permanent Observer in New York. Ensure that IOM policies and programmes are integrated into inter-agency processes and contribute to collective inter-agency strategies.
19. Ensure that IOM cluster lead agency functions are carried out where relevant and reported upon regularly in close collaboration with Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) and the Office of the Director General (ODG), Heads of HQs Departments and the Office of the Permanent Observer in New York.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

****Technical****

• Represents IOM in high-level interactions with clients;
• Correctly interacts with and advises on interfacing with senior level stakeholders as appropriate;
• Identifies long-term trends and global political developments that can impact on the core mandates and their executions;
• Develops effective partnerships with prospective donors and other stakeholders;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with implementing partners;
• Plans operations within the context of IOM's global core mandates and responsibilities
• Drives the mobilization of resources to meet IOM mandates;
• Interfaces with senior-level stakeholders to secure resources to meet IOM needs;
• Participates in Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), United Nations Country Team (UNCT) or relevant inter-agency meetings;
• Supports and contributes to the inter-agency planning process and the overall humanitarian strategy;
• Ensures Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) obligations as a cluster lead agency are carried out.

\*Required Qualifications and Experience*****

****Education****

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seventeen years of relevant professional experience.

****Experience****

• Extensive experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions;
• Management experience in the fields of international relations, migration and / or development matters required;
• 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;
• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization and of IOM’s history and mandate;
• Knowledge of programme planning, development, and management;
• 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;
• Good level of computer literacy.

****Languages****

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of a regional language is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by July 24, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/how-apply

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 10.07.2015 to 24.07.2015

Requisition: VN 2015/70 (P) - Regional Director (D1) - Bangkok, Thailand (54665048) Released

Posting: VN 2015/70 (P) - Regional Director (D1) - Bangkok, Thailand (54665049) Released