Deputy Director - Technical Cooperation And Implementation Division

Under the supervision and direction of the Director, TCID, the incumbent will:

Strategic Leadership and Synergy

• Direct and supervise the activities of the Maritime Development Subdivision, including both short-term activities and newly integrated long-term projects, ensuring alignment with IMO’s strategic objectives.
• Provide high-level strategic guidance and leadership to the Heads of Sections responsible for Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and MENA, fostering collaboration and synergy among regions and project teams.
• Drive innovation in implementation approaches to strengthen the impact of IMO’s technical cooperation work worldwide.

Programme & Project Management

• Oversee the formulation, execution, and provide support to monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale technical cooperation programmes and capacity-building initiatives under the ITCP.
• Ensure the effective coordination and governance of diverse short-term activities and long-term projects, applying robust project management principles (including results-based management and quality assurance) at every stage of the programme cycle.
• Introduce and advocate the use of innovative tools and methodologies to improve programme delivery, and evaluation in line with best practices in international development.

Policy Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in shaping the Organization’s technical cooperation strategies and policies related to maritime development, ensuring they remain relevant to evolving global maritime challenges and aligned with wider UN system objectives.
• Engage in high-level dialogue with Member States, UN agencies, international and regional organizations, and non-governmental organizations to identify and leverage implementing partnerships and enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the Organization’s maritime development initiatives.
• Represent IMO in key interagency and external forums, ensuring coherence in approach, promoting knowledge-sharing, and advancing policy discussions on maritime development.

Coordination & Oversight

• Contribute to the preparation, servicing, and follow-up of the Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC), the Council, the Assembly, and other IMO organs, as required.
• Collaborate closely with all relevant IMO Divisions/Departments to align programme objectives, coordinate activities, and share lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Provide direction on the provision of information to Member States, UN bodies, and other stakeholders on matters under the Subdivision’s remit.

Financial & Human Resources Management

• Exercise overall oversight of the Maritime Development Subdivision’s financial resources, including the Technical Cooperation Fund and extra budgetary resources, ensuring effective budgeting, financial monitoring, and accountability.
• Guide the work of the Subdivision’s staff, providing coaching, performance management, and career development opportunities in line with IMO’s policies and values.
• Develop and propose strategic work plans, administrative budgets, and programme proposals for the Subdivision, ensuring the optimal use of resources to achieve desired outcomes.

Risk Management & Problem-Solving

• Anticipate and address complex challenges affecting programme delivery, such as resource constraints, operational risks, and emerging maritime issues that require innovative solutions.
• Resolve project-level crises or bottlenecks by working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement, and sustained project impact.

Other Duties

• Carry out missions to Member States, as required, to provide advisory services, assess project needs, and strengthen cooperation.
• Perform other related duties as may be required in the interest of the Organization.