Senior Partnerships Officer (P)

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

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. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

The IOM Global Office in Brussels acts as IOM’s liaison and coordination office to European Union institutions, bodies and agencies. It supports IOM’s strategic engagement with the European Union and other Brussels-based partners across policy dialogue, programme coordination, resource mobilization, partnership development, research, advocacy and external positioning.

The Office engages with a broad range of partners, including European Union institutions and agencies, Member States, United Nations agencies, international and regional organizations, financial institutions, the private sector, trade unions, academia, think tanks, non-governmental organizations and the media. 

Under the overall strategic supervision of the Director of the IOM Global Office in Brussels, the direct supervision of the Policy and Programme Support Division (PPSD) Chief, and in coordination with relevant PPSD colleagues, the Senior Partnerships Officer will lead and coordinate IOM’s engagement with the European Union and Brussels-based partners, with a particular focus on Global Gateway and related Team Europe Initiatives in support of the European Union and IOM’s migration priorities.

The Senior Partnerships Officer will contribute to strategic policy analysis, programme coordination, resource mobilization, partnership strategy and development and strategic advisory functions to IOM offices worldwide on European Union-related partnerships related to Global Gateway. The role will support IOM’s positioning by identifying opportunities to connect migration governance, forced displacement, mobility, skills, climate action, resilience, digitalization, private sector engagement and sustainable investment.

They will work closely with Resource Mobilization, Programme Support, Private Sector Partnerships Divisions and relevant thematic teams to ensure coherent, strategic and results-oriented engagement with European Union institutions, Member States and other partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Business, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Proven experience in European Union external action, international partnerships, resource mobilization, or programme coordination is required;
• Experience engaging with European Union institutions, Member States, diplomatic missions, United Nations agencies, international organizations, civil society, academia, think tanks, media and/or private sector partners is required;
• Progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, donor coordination, administration, or partnership development is required;
• Demonstrated experience in donor liaison, proposal development, donor reporting, briefing materials, communications, and visibility activities is required;
• Experience supporting multi-country, regional or global programmes, including coordination with country offices, regional offices or headquarters functions, is required;
• Experience working on Global Gateway, Team Europe Initiatives, European Union funding instruments, external investment, sustainable development, mobility, climate, digitalization, skills, resilience or private sector engagement is highly desirable;
• Experience managing or supporting international multi-stakeholder partnerships involving governments, international organizations, financial institutions, private sector actors and civil society is highly desirable; and,
• Experience in organizational strategic planning, institutional positioning, knowledge management or change management is highly desirable.
   

Skills

• Knowledge of European Union institutions, external action frameworks and funding instruments is required;
• Knowledge of Global Gateway, Team Europe Initiatives, international partnerships and sustainable investment is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of the United Nations system is required;
• Understanding migration governance and its links with development, mobility, skills, climate, resilience and private sector engagement is desirable;
• Excellent writing, communication, negotiation and representational skills;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to draft and edit technical and strategic documents;
• Excellent political judgement and ability to identify partnership and resource mobilization opportunities;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse counterparts;
• Capacity for strategic and creative thinking;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and,
• Proven organizational and time management skills, with ability to deliver under tight timelines.
   

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.

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

IInternationally 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.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE 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