Position Title: Head of Office 

Duty Station:  Helsinki, Finland 

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 7^th February 2022

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’s Regional Office for the EEA, the European Union and NATO pursues the well-being of migrants and societies through a rights-based approach to the governance of human mobility, to, from and within the region, which is coherent, holistic and balanced.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Sub-Regional Coordinator in Copenhagen and overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for the European Economic Area, the EU and NATO, and in close coordination with relevant units at the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of relevant programme activities, donor liaison, and staff management at IOM Finland.  

The Head of Office is responsible for liaison with the Government regarding the full range of IOM activities and keeping the Sub-Regional Coordinator, the Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ) Units informed of relevant government concerns, emergencies, and programmatic developments.  

The incumbent is responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM's strategy and programming within the overall regional framework. 

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV or Personal History Form, Cover Letter) to ROBrusselsRecruitment@iom.int by Tuesday 1st February 2022 at the latest, quoting VN HoO FI10-2022 in the subject.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications duly completed. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Vacancy Notice: VN HoO FI10 2022