Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

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:

• Internal candidates
• External female candidates
• Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and in close coordination with relevant Departments in Headquarters (HQ), the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) will support the CoM in their responsibility to ensure coherence between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project and Development Support Unit (PDSU), while also managing early recovery, durable solutions and development programming for the Libya Country Office (CO). Furthermore, the DCoM will supervise the Heads of Sub-Office(s) and will oversee programming for a wide range of programmes and projects being implemented in Libya in close coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) and Regional Resource Management Unit (RRMU). The DCoM will ensure that implementation of IOM programmes is done in an effective and efficient manner consistent with IOM Libya CO’s overall strategy and in line with the expectations of the IOM’s Donors and beneficiaries, while working with the authorities.