Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
ย
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1.Develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives with public and private sector actors to ensure financial sustainability and expand IOM Brazilโs operational capacity.2.Identify and engage potential partners from government, international organizations and the private sector to explore collaboration opportunities in migration and durable solutions programs.
3.Assist in the design, negotiation, and establishment of partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with IOM policies and procedures.
4.Monitor and report on the progress and impact of ongoing partnerships, providing timely updates and recommendations to senior management.
5.Support field teams in coordinating partnership activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and operational plans.
6.Contribute to the development of communication materials, presentations, and proposals for potential donors and partners.
7.Maintain a database of partnerships, contacts, and relevant information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
8.Support capacity-building initiatives, including training and guidance for staff involved in partnership development and management.
9.Stay informed about trends, opportunities, and challenges in the public and private sectors relevant to migration programming and provide inputs for strategic planning.
10.Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that IOMโs engagement with partners is transparent, effective, and aligned with institutional objectives.
11.Liaise with country and regional offices and thematic focal points to ensure activities are well coordinated and completed within a timely manner while ensuring ensure cohesive and coordinated efforts across the organization enhance Private Sector Engagement.
12.Perform other work-related tasks, as required.
Education
- University degree in marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, Management, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High School Certificate with seven years of relevant professional experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.ย Experience
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating operational activities within a team or department, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of tasks.
- Understanding and experience with fundraising and building partnerships with the private sector.
- Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively within a diverse team.
- Experienced in working cross-functionally and obtaining relevant content and information from different units to build innovative partnerships with public and private sector.
- At least three (3) years of experience in public & private partnership engagement.Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including country and regional offices, thematic focal points, and other divisions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Familiarity with project management principles and tools would be advantageous.
- Strong ability to reconcile the needs of the Organization with those of the partner.
- Ability to write, draft, and edit, reports, acknowledgements, briefings, and donor correspondence letters, proposals, grants and appeals.
- Ability to explain complex issues to external donors and present the Organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner.
- Ability to develop Unique Value Proposition for private sector partners.
- In-depth understanding of public and private sector partnerships, fundraising, philanthropy and UN agencies; and,
- In-depth understanding of migration and business and human rights.Languages
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in Portugues and English is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge in Spanish is an advantage.
ย Required Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย 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.