Project Development Consultant (Fiji Nationals Only)

Position details

• Vacancy type: Consultancy
• Recruiting type: Consultant
• Contract type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
• Initial contract duration: 6 months
• Office or unit: Country Office
• Location: Suva, Fiji
• Application deadline: 2026-11-02T23:59:00+00:00

Context

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

The IOM Coordination Office for the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji supports programme development, resource mobilization, donor relations, and programme oversight across multiple Pacific Island Countries. As the Pacific portfolio continues to expand in areas including climate mobility, disaster risk reduction, labour mobility, border governance, protection, and humanitarian preparedness and response, additional surge support is required to strengthen project development and donor engagement efforts.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programme Support Unit and direct supervision of the Programme Development Officer, the consultant will support the Programme Support Unit in the development of concept notes, project proposals, resource mobilization, partnership engagement activities and programme information products. The consultant will work closely with programme teams and relevant IOM offices to ensure timely and high-quality project development processes. This consultancy will contribute to strengthening the Mission's project pipeline, resource mobilization, and programme quality assurance mechanisms across the South Pacific region. 
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Programme Support Unit (PSU)

IOM Coordination Office for the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,

• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project development and proposal writing for bilateral and multilateral donors.

• Experience working with international organizations, development agencies, government institutions or non-governmental organizations.

• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and working in multicultural environments.

• Experience in the other Pacific countries is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of drafting, proposal writing, editing and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of Results-Based Management and monitoring frameworks.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in English language is required.

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

• 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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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