VN 2024 544 Director, Resource Mobilization Division (D1) Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title: Director, Resource Mobilization Division

Job Code: VN 2024 544

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 another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and 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

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, make 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 in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.