Deputy Director - Office Of The Secretary-general

1) Strategic leadership & vision

• Set the strategic direction for SDMSAI, positioning audits and implementation support as enablers for compliance, safety, environmental protection, and effective governance of maritime administrations.
• Provide input in shaping multi-year workplans that connect IMSAS outcomes to targeted support under ITCP and major projects, with clear results chains, KPIs and risk mitigation.

2) Governance of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS)

• Oversee planning, delivery and quality assurance of IMSAS in line with its framework and procedures; ensure auditor capability, consistency, independence and ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit tools, methods and post-audit follow-up, including risk-based scheduling and the systematic capture of lessons learned.

3) Instruments implementation support & compliance facilitation

• Direct instruments implementation-support services (e.g., development and maintenance of tools to assist in flag/port/coastal State obligations; casualty investigation analysis/lessons learned; PSC outreach and reporting; survey and certification), ensuring coherence with relevant IMO organs and mechanisms.
• Provide input in translating audit findings and compliance data into practical guidance, model processes, and prioritized national/regional support packages.

4) Policy development & advice

• Provide authoritative advice to senior leadership and IMO organs (Assembly, Council, TCC, III and others) on trends, systemic bottlenecks and strategic options to strengthen implementation.
• Inform rule-making and technical cooperation policies by channelling evidence from audits, PSC/casualty investigations and instruments implementation experience.

5) Data, knowledge & digital enablement

• Direct robust evidence and knowledge system for Member State audits and instruments implementation support (dashboards, analytics etc), enabling transparency, performance management, and targeted interventions.
• Champion digital tools, data standards and use of analysis to streamline Member State audit management, follow-up tracking, analysis of casualty and PSC data, and reporting across IMO and with partners.

6) Partnerships & external engagement

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with Member States, UN system entities, regional bodies, classification societies, and donors to leverage capabilities and co-finance targeted assistance.
• Represent IMO in high-level fora to advance a coherent global approach to compliance and capacity development.

7) People leadership & culture

• Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team; set clear goals, provide coaching, manage performance, and foster an inclusive, learning-oriented culture aligned with UN values.
• Plan workforce capabilities (auditors, analysts, specialists) to meet current and emerging needs, including talent pipelines and surge capacity.

8) Financial stewardship & risk management

• Oversee budgets (regular, TC Fund, and extrabudgetary), ensuring cost-effective delivery, value for money, and strong internal controls.
• Manage the risks (operational, strategic, reputational) with mitigations across audit delivery, instruments implementation support, and stakeholder relations.

9) Organization-wide coordination & contribution

• Ensure close coordination with technical divisions and other TCID Sub-Divisions to align objectives, avoid duplication, and scale successful approaches.
• Contribute to change-management initiatives, internal policies, and cross-organizational priorities.

10) Other duties

• Perform other tasks as required by the Director or Secretary-General.