Head of External Relations

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's mission includes saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. The organization is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. IOM operates in numerous countries worldwide, engaging in various migration-related activities and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Head of External Relations will play a pivotal role in leading strategic external engagement, partnerships, and resource mobilization efforts in Canada. This position requires the individual to design and implement a country-level resource mobilization strategy that aligns with IOM's priorities. The Head of External Relations will represent IOM in political engagements with high-level government officials and engage in policy dialogues. The role also involves developing approaches to maximize IOM's visibility and influence, leading resource mobilization initiatives, and identifying and prioritizing strategic donors and funding opportunities. The successful candidate will maintain an understanding of donor priorities, funding cycles, and emerging trends, ensuring that IOM's objectives are met effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Head of External Relations include but are not limited to: leading strategic external engagement and partnerships; developing and implementing a country-level resource mobilization strategy; representing IOM in political engagements and policy dialogues; maximizing IOM's visibility and influence; leading resource mobilization initiatives and donor engagement; identifying and prioritizing strategic donors and funding opportunities; maintaining an understanding of donor priorities and funding cycles; and performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Senior Director. The role requires a proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders and ensuring that IOM's mission and objectives are effectively communicated and supported.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field, along with ten years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a University degree in the aforementioned fields with twelve years of relevant experience is acceptable. The qualifications also include senior-level donor relations experience, experience in policy dialogue related to international migration, resource mobilization experience across various donor types, and experience in developing institutional resource mobilization strategies. Candidates should demonstrate experience in managing internal networks, leading capacity-building initiatives, advising senior leadership, and managing project budgets and staff.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited university recognized by the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. A University degree in the same fields is acceptable if accompanied by additional relevant experience.

Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically ten years of relevant experience for candidates with a Master's degree or twelve years for those with a University degree. This experience should include senior-level donor relations, policy dialogue related to international migration, resource mobilization across donor types, and developing institutional resource mobilization strategies. Candidates should also have experience in managing internal networks, leading capacity-building initiatives, advising senior leadership, and managing project budgets and staff.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is required for this position, both oral and written. IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish, and all staff members must be fluent in one of these languages. A working knowledge of another official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage. The proficiency of the required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The position is internationally recruited, and professional staff are required to be mobile. The appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security checks, as well as any residency or visa requirements. The closing date for applications is at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland, and 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, and discrimination. IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system.