Regional Resource Mobilization Officer (P)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM is dedicated to providing services and advice to governments and migrants, ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while harnessing the full potential of migration. IOM operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on various aspects of migration management and humanitarian assistance.

Job Overview:
The Regional Resource Mobilization Officer will play a crucial role in operationalizing the Regional Resource Mobilization Action Plan, which aims to diversify funding sources and enhance engagement with non-traditional donors, private sector actors, and philanthropic partners. This position is vital for ensuring sustainable financing for both humanitarian and development programming across multiple country offices in West and Central Africa. The officer will be responsible for proactive donor engagement, strategic intelligence gathering, and identifying regional and cross-border funding opportunities. The role requires building and managing relationships with institutional, private sector, and philanthropic partners while advising senior leadership on emerging trends and positioning IOM within an evolving financing landscape. The officer will also strengthen internal capacity for resource mobilization and support country offices in meeting their funding objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a flexible, innovative regional resource mobilization strategy aligned with IOM’s global and regional priorities, ensuring integration of donor intelligence and funding trends into strategic planning.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, including governments, private sector, and pooled funding mechanisms; develop partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to leverage joint resource mobilization initiatives; represent IOM in donor coordination meetings and negotiations for funding agreements.
• Conduct research on donor priorities, funding cycles, and emerging trends; provide strategic advice to senior management and country offices on resource mobilization opportunities and risks; maintain updated donor databases and resource mobilization tools.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising activities, such as donor briefings and presentations or joint donor events with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive mapping of existing partnerships, highlighting areas of collaboration, funding sources, and strategic alignment to identify gaps and opportunities for further engagement.
• Develop guidance materials, templates, and training sessions to build internal capacity for fundraising at the Regional Office and Country Office level.
• Collaborate with Communications teams to produce donor-focused materials showcasing IOM’s impact; ensure visibility of IOM’s resource mobilization efforts through reports, success stories, and digital platforms.
• Track progress against resource mobilization targets and prepare donor-specific reports; evaluate and adjust strategies based on performance and the evolving donor landscape.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics and Business Administration, Management, Communications, Fundraising, Economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or a 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.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics and Business Administration, Management, Communications, Fundraising, or Economics. Alternatively, a University degree in these fields is acceptable if accompanied by additional years of relevant professional experience. The educational qualifications must be from accredited institutions recognized by the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:
The position requires proven experience in donor relations and partnership management, including direct engagement with donor counterparts and coordination across decentralized organizational structures. Candidates should have experience negotiating and processing funding agreements, including coordination with legal and financial departments and tracking approval workflows. Additionally, experience in developing tools, templates, and guidance materials to support resource mobilization and donor engagement is essential.

Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of these languages. For this position, fluency in English and French is required, both oral and written. A working knowledge of the local language is considered an advantage. The proficiency of required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is fixed-term for one year, with the possibility of extension. The position is classified at the P-4 grade level, indicating a professional level of responsibility. The recruitment is for an internationally recruited professional staff member, who is required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation. The 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 for appointment in a similar position for a period of 24 months. Candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff members in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">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 and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.