Consultant - Legal Advice, Association law and Fundraising Chapter

Project Context and Scope   IOM Germany is seeking consultancy services to assess the feasibility of establishing a non-profit entity under German law. The consultant will be expected to explore relevant legal structures (including Stiftungs- and Vereinsreicht – Law on Foundations and Associations), and provide strategic guidance on legal frameworks, donor landscape, operational setup, and launch considerations within the German context. The assignment will include tailored recommendations based on project parameters
  Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Private Partnerships Division, Project Support Unit. Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Map legal/administrative options for German non-profit vehicles (Verein/Stiftung/gGmbH), including tax-exempt status, governance, compliance, GDPR and considering policies and frameworks of international organizations.
• Analyse donor markets (corporates, foundations, High-Net-Worth Individuals ( HNWIs), diaspora, and German governmental funding lines) and recommend positioning, early opportunities, and risk controls.
• Propose a lean operating model (governance, staffing, finance controls, data & donor care, brand/comms, due diligence) with 12–18-month roadmap if actioned and budget draft.
• Risk and Chance assessment considering project details.   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Deliverables submitted on time, complete, and actionable in English language.
  • Legal and operational recommendations fit-for-purpose.
  • Costings and timelines realistic; risks and mitigations clearly articulated.
  • Positive feedback from IOM Germany, and other involved partner. Education
    • Advanced degree in Law, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or Finance. Experience
      • 7–10+ years in German non-profit set-up/operations, fundraising strategy, or foundation/Verein governance; experience with governmental funding lines an asset. Skills
        • Demonstrated experience producing costed business cases and governance frameworks. Languages
          • Fluency in German and English; strong writing and presentation skills. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
            • Travel to Berlin Office will be required occasionally.  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 three 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 – behavioral indicators
    • 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.