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Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) (D)
Vacancies at IOM IndonesiaSwitzerland8 hours ago
Full-timeFinance, Sales
  • Job Identification 19858
  • Posting Date 03/19/2026, 05:20 AM
  • Apply Before 04/01/2026, 09:59 PM
  • Contract Type Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
  • Initial Contract Duration 1 year with possibility of extension
  • Org Type HQ
  • Vacancy Type Vacancy Notice
  • Recruiting Type Director
  • Grade D-2
  • Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response? No
  • Job Identification 19858
  • Posting Date 03/19/2026, 05:20 AM
  • Apply Before 04/01/2026, 09:59 PM
  • Degree Level Masters or Equivalent or Higher
  • Locations Geneva, 1218, CH
  • Contract Type Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
  • Initial Contract Duration 1 year with possibility of extension
  • Org Type HQ
  • Vacancy Type Vacancy Notice
  • Recruiting Type Director
  • Grade D-2
  • Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response? No

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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture 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 non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

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

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director General (Management and Reform), the Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and overall direction to all ICT Divisions/Units and drive governance of IOM’s global information technology systems and tools across the span of its activities and operations. The CIO and Director will also serve as the principal advisor to senior management on technology, Artificial Intelligence, digital assistance services and data, including on strategic, architectural, governance and operational matters.

The CIO and Director will devise and implement IOM’s overall strategy on information technology in support of the IOM’s core mandate and its member states and ensure ongoing alignment with the organization’s strategy while encouraging continuous improvement across the ICT Divisions/Units and the technology community of practice in the field. The incumbent will ensure that ICT focuses on enabling the organization through new and innovative digital technology while not losing focus on the traditional ICT responsibilities that support the infrastructure and world-wide operations.

The CIO and Director will be responsible for translating business strategy into effective enterprise change and an architecture technology roadmap. S/he will provide strategic and effective leadership to enable management of staff and budget for ICT and develop and enforce governance procedures and monitor progress of the strategic initiatives.

The CIO and Director will also lead global ICT operations and service delivery, which ensure that IOM’s global business operations and processes stay up and running, and that IOM teams have systems access and can work in real-time regardless of location.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

  • Lead and direct the transformation of IOM's technology strategy.
  • Devise and direct ICT governance forums and engage effectively with departments on strategy development, policy formulation, and investment prioritization.
  • Formulate, manage and implement ICT strategic and operational planning to achieve the organization’s goals by fostering digital transformation and prioritizing ICT initiatives.
  • Promote innovation and the awareness and adoption of new tools and technology-enabled work practices that will improve productivity and effectiveness.
  • Champion the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and develop an enterprise approach to AI governance, ensuring that AI solutions enhance operational efficiency while upholding IOM’s ethical, protection, and data responsibility standards.
  • Provide strategic and effective leadership to the ICT Department to ensure the continued development and coaching of a cohesive and high performing team.
  • Promote and ensure strategic relationships and effective engagement between internal ICT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
  • Accountable for IOM ICT systems, communication networks and technologies, ensuring that these are cost-effectively harmonized across the organization and, in that regard, also engage with other UN organizations to strive for system-wide coherence, especially at the country level.
  • Oversee strategic direction, optimization and governance of core enterprise systems, including WAVE and Oracle, ensuring they support organizational needs, integrate effectively, and evolve with business requirements.
  • Drive the implementation of an effective ICT Security and Risk Management Strategy, processes and practices to protect IOM information assets and manage digital risks, to guarantee business continuity under a range of operating scenarios.
  • Oversee delivery of the portfolio of ICT capital projects to ensure that projects deliver the desired outcomes.
  • Financial resources management ensuring an optimal budget and cost management strategy.
  • Create business value through technology and continually seek to improve customer satisfaction levels for internal clients.
  • Represent IOM in various external bodies, including in the United Nations system and with other international organizations or suppliers.
  • Develop and promote strategic partnerships and channels of communications with other UN agencies and International Organizations to capitalize on key learning in implementation and deployment of similar organization-wide large ICT initiatives.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Education

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience; and,
  • Programme Management Institute Scheduling Professional, Prince2 Foundation, or an equivalent license is desirable.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

  • The ability to provide clear direction to enable others to achieve mission critical priorities, lead and champion innovation and change to keep pace with the external environment, and conceptualize and turn ideas into actions;
  • The ability to continue, strengthen and stabilize the transformation journey and stand-up of the new IT service delivery model, to bring it to maturity, ensuring that staff morale and motivation remains high;
  • Significant experience leading a broad and complex Technology function, including ICT architecture design, ICT infrastructure and operations management, cybersecurity, ICT governance and risk management;
  • Proven track record in developing strategy and managing digital roadmaps and leading a transformational digitalization journey;
  • Extensive experience leading large multicultural teams and improving performance;
  • Experience in a Global ICT environment;
  • Strong interest in IOM’s mandate; and,
  • Proven experience in the management of staff, budgets and financial resources.

Skills

  • Excellent communications skills;
  • Excellent liaison and negotiation skills;
  • Effective resource management skills, sound knowledge of financial and business administration and of the principles and practices of management; and,
  • Excellent level of computer literacy.

Languages

All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, and Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 3

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 3

  • Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
  • Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
  • Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
  • Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
  • Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

  • Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.
  • Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  • This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
  • Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
  • IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  • IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  • IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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