Job Summary

IOM, UN Migration in Geneva, Switzerland is looking for a Head, Flexible Funding and Visibility Team who will lead and coordinate the Flexible Funding and Visibility Team to ensure the prioritisation of flexible funding.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Coordination and Campaign Implementation

1. Lead the coordination of the integration of the campaign into the Global Appeal 2026 fundraising efforts and the continued implementation, under the guidance of the Director RMD and in coordination with other departments in IOM Headquarters and Regional and Country Offices.

2. Integrate the work with the Flexible Funding Unit in RMD, including the integration of campaign tools and lessons learnt into existing RMD tools and processes.

3. Provide strategic guidance to ensure coherence across messaging, materials, advocacy approaches, and donor engagement strategies.

4. Actively manage and participate in and ensure close coordination with the Resilience Task Force and the Executive Office to align campaign efforts with institutional priorities and external engagement plans.

5. Develop a workplan on the integration of campaign tools and lessons learnt into RMD tools and mechanisms.

Donor/MS Engagement Support

6. Lead the coordination of the development of tailored pitch materials, talking points, and donor briefs, including targeted versions for major donors, emerging Member States contributors and new prospects.

7. Coordinate inputs for Director RMD and Leadership Team engagements, including briefing packages, background notes and talking points.

8. Oversee the coordination of background notes and event logistics for strategic engagements (e.g., bilateral meetings, group briefings, missions).

9. Ensure responsiveness to donor queries and coordinate technical inputs as required.

10. Where appropriate, reach out to donors and member states for 1:1 talks or group briefings as part of coherent donor engagement.

Communications and Visibility

11. Provide strategic oversight and work with relevant colleagues, especially in RMD, DMC, ROS and COs to ensure strategic use of visuals, infographics, and summaries (e.g., one-pagers, dashboards, and slide decks).

12. Coordinate with communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and reinforce the value proposition of investing in IOM’s core capacities through flexible funding.

Monitoring and Tracking

13. Oversee the integration and further development of the internal tracker of donor pledges, engagement status, deliverables, and deadlines with existing RMD tools to ensure coherence.

14. Oversee the preparation of regular updates for the senior management team on progress, risks, and milestones.

15. Prepare internal updates and a final handover report summarizing outcomes, lessons, recommendations and outstanding actions for future campaigns.

16. Perform other duties, as may be assigned by the Director of Resource Mobilisation.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, International Law or related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Progressively responsible experience in donor relations, strategic planning, or organizational change management, preferably within the UN system or IOM;
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cross-functional initiatives or funding campaigns;
• Strong political acumen, communication skills, and ability to deliver under pressure; and,
• Familiarity with IOM’s structure, funding model, and institutional reform agenda is an asset.

Skills

• Strategic resource mobilization and donor engagement;
• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management;
• Strategic communication and briefing preparation; and,
• Monitoring, reporting and knowledge management.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French 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.

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 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.

Notes

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

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