Partnerships Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. Established in 1951, IOM has grown to encompass 173 member states and operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on providing services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants alike, with a mission to ensure that migration is safe, orderly, and dignified. IOM's work includes addressing the needs of migrants, refugees, and displaced persons, and it aims to foster international cooperation on migration issues.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships Officer will play a crucial role in identifying and engaging strategic corporate partners to support migration and durable solutions projects. This position involves developing marketing and communication strategies aimed at fundraising and partnership development, as well as maintaining corporate relationships and monitoring results for potential expansion. The officer will contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations, and promotional materials for private sector partners, and support field teams in coordinating partnership activities to ensure alignment with institutional priorities. The role also includes maintaining a database of partnerships and relevant information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning, collaborating on marketing campaigns, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective engagement with partners. The officer will also analyze private sector trends and innovation opportunities applicable to IOM’s activities, and perform other work-related tasks as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage strategic corporate partners for migration and durable solutions projects.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies aimed at fundraising and partnership development.
• Maintain corporate relationships, monitoring results and opportunities for expansion.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and promotional materials for potential private sector partners.
• Support field teams in coordinating partnership activities, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and operational plans.
• Maintain a database of partnerships, contacts, and relevant information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate in the implementation of marketing campaigns and institutional visibility activities.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze private sector trends and innovation opportunities applicable to IOM’s activities. 1
• Perform other work-related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Postgraduate studies or additional training in project management, fundraising, or innovation is desirable; or a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating operational activities within a team or department.
• Experience in preparing proposals, promotional materials, and marketing strategies for fundraising.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Experience in working cross-functionally and obtaining relevant content and information from different units to build innovative partnerships with public and private sectors.
• At least two (2) years of experience in private sector engagement, corporate partnerships, or institutional marketing.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Postgraduate studies or additional training in project management, fundraising, or innovation is considered desirable. Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:
The position requires at least two (2) years of relevant experience in private sector engagement, corporate partnerships, or institutional marketing. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in coordinating operational activities within a team or department, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of tasks. Experience in preparing proposals, promotional materials, and marketing strategies for fundraising is essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese and English is required for this position, both oral and written. A working knowledge of Spanish is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is subject to local recruitment, and only candidates holding a valid residence and work permit for Brazil will be eligible for consideration. Any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be contingent upon certification of medical fitness, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.