21168 Chief of Mission (CoM) of Country Office with Coordination Functions (COCF) (P4) Brussels CO, Belgium

IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of 15,000+ staff in more than 580 locations worldwide.

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director (RD) and direct supervision of the Sub-Regional Director as well as in close cooperation with relevant Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Chief of Mission of Country Office with Coordinating Functions (COCF) will be responsible and accountable for the activities of IOM, overseeing and providing policy, administrative, programme, and financial support to the Country Office (CO). In addition, the Chief of Mission (COCF) is overall responsible and accountable for the operations within the country cluster and directly supervises the CoMs/ HoOs. The Chief of Mission (COCF) will establish priorities for project development and resource mobilization; stimulate, direct and support project development; provide monitoring and backstopping support in the Cluster of Offices. In programme countries, the Chief of Mission also reports to the Resident Coordinator (RC) with respect to the IOM contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) objectives and the collective results of the UN development system towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda at the country level, in accordance with the Management and Accountability Framework.

**Responsibilities**

**Strategic country cluster programme development and planning**

1\. Develop, clarify, contribute to and promote IOM's overall mandate and strategy and spearhead strategic planning, results orientation and operational excellence, project development and implementation following appropriate consultation with the Sub-Regional Office and the Regional Office (RO) within the overall regional framework, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders.

2\. Play an integral role in policy discussions and apply approved policies in the national activities, in line with IOM’s Strategic Plan.

3\. Stimulate, c