Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18395 
Position Title: Resource Mobilization Officer (Flexible Funding and Visibility)
Duty Station City: Geneva
Duty Station Country: Switzerland
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 10 February 2026

Introduction

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

                 1.        Internal candidates

                 2.        Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical and coordination support to the Flexible Funding Unit (a cross-organizational team).
2. Support efforts to increase the organisation’s ability to negotiate and sustain flexible funding, including initiatives with donor focal points in RMD, Country Offices for Partnerships and Advocacy (COPAs) and donor capitals to raise flexible funds.
3.  Contribute to the creation and implementation of a Donor Visibility Strategy for IOM, in close coordination with the Department of Media and Communications Unit (DMC), including providing global and field-oriented guidance and oversight.
4. Support key donor visibility efforts for strategic initiatives such as flagship publications, high-level meetings, and flexible funding. 
5.  Coordinate and review social media content for the RMD Director and wider IOM global/main accounts, specific to donor visibility.
6. Manage the relationship with key donors of flexible funding, as assigned by the Director RMD. 
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector;

• Previous experience and knowledge of donor funding mechanisms, particularly those related to flexible funding;

• Experience with creating and leading institutional guidance and improvement plans; 

• Experience in donor or partner visibility, particularly using storytelling to communicate impact to a varied audience; 

• Experience in resource mobilization and/ or successful donor visibility at country level is an advantage;

• Experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOM’s interest; 

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating cross-divisional and cross-thematic processes, including experience coordinating a working group or similar entity; and,

• Experience working in international organization and knowledge of the UN system.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise written and multimedia documents for a varied audience;

• Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with donors, partners, and internally;

• Knowledge of training and capacity building methods and approaches; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;

• Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;

• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,

• Good level of computer literacy, including IOM’s internal project management systems.

Language

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the 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.

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 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 2

•  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 2

• 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.
   

Notes

• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, 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.
• 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.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Initial Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Org Type: HQ
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: Professional
Grade: P-3
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No

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