Head, Governing Bodies Secretariat; P

Introduction

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.

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Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier 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:

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM, and female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Director, Strategy & External Engagement (SEE) and direct supervision of the Head, Member State and Stakeholder Engagement Division, the Head, Governing Bodies Secretariat will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the activities of the IOM Governing Bodies Secretariat (GBS), in particular for all aspects of the organization and follow-up of formal governing body sessions and related informal consultations and working groups.