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Position Title : Director, Resource Mobilization Division
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade D1
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 September 2024
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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic
Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia
(Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and
female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Senior
Director, Office of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships (OPAC), the Director, Resource
Mobilization Division will be responsible for the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Direct IOM's overall outreach to and dialogue with donors and represent IOM to governments,
intergovernmental bodies, international organizations, and public and private sector entities in
order to sustain the interest of traditional donors in supporting both existing and new project
activities, as well as to identify and obtain new donor support.
2. Direct the expanding and diversifying IOM financial resource mobilization processes; cultivate
and maximize opportunities at all levels for relationship building, including with non-traditional
donors.
3. Plan an annual financial resource mobilization strategy for the Organization by working
closely with relevant field and Headquarters colleagues, including taking primary responsibility
for ensuring the preparation of and improving the Organization’s annual global programmatic
outreach document, the "Migration Initiatives (MI)", and leading the annually recurring ‘Global
Appeal’.
4. Plan annual donor visits to the field to enable key government representatives and donors to
comprehend IOM operations first hand and meet IOM’s key stakeholders and partners.
5. Provide strategic guidance and advice to IOM Chiefs of Mission/Heads of Office in initiating
and following up on funding requests and other donor issues, including the negotiation of donor
agreements.
6. Provide leadership, direction and advice internally on experiences with respect to bilateral
donors as well as developing partnerships and outreach. This includes taking the lead on
coordinating and/or organizing meetings of the Donor Advisory Group and its sub-committee,
and other major contributors to IOM.
7. Provide strategic guidance and consistent organization-wide reporting to donors on the use of
voluntary contributions, ensuring quality and timeliness.
8. Manage the Division as an organizational resource for donor queries, and for internal
information on donors and funding, by developing and disseminating tools such as IOM
updates, donor alerts, funding analysis and trends, partnership photobooks and other donor
visibility materials, in addition to the above-mentioned MI and Global Appeal.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights,

International Relations, Law, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• A minimum of ten years of experience and proven skills in fundraising and resource

mobilization, including developing partnerships with bilateral, multilateral and private donor
institutions;

• Experience negotiating with donors/Governments; and,
• Experience in leading and managing a team.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of migration and understanding of project development;
• Extensive knowledge of different aspects of resource mobilization in the public and private

sectors;

• Excellent oral and written communication, and ability to correctly adapt and tailor

communication to different circumstance, as well as interpret messages and respond
appropriately; and,

• Strong analytical skills, database proficiency and budgetary and financial skills.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French
and/or 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.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
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.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 22 September 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 30.08.2024 to 22.09.2024
No Fees:

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.
Requisition: VN 2024 544 Director, Resource Mobilization Division (D1) Geneva, Switzerland (59115400)
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