Senior Fundraising Officer (P-4)

• Assist in develop and maintain strong partnerships with donors by conducting outreach, relationship management, proposal development, and reporting.
• Identify specific funding opportunities liaising with the relevant units on drafting/development of project proposals, ensuring quality, compliance with donor expectations, and alignment with IOM’s strategic priorities.
• Support in monitoring EU national funding priorities coordinating approaches and ensuring regular flow of information to/from the GO on EC driven funding opportunities.
• In the countries where COPAs are established, provide expert support and advice on activities of the relevant units in performing/achieving COPA activities/goals as well as in the development of project proposals, ensuring quality, compliance with donor expectations, and alignment with IOM’s strategic priorities.

• Coordinate and support the outreach and negotiations for private sector collaboration and partnership agreements.
• Identify specific partnership opportunities coordinating with the relevant units the drafting/development of project proposals, ensuring quality, compliance with donor expectations, and alignment with IOM’s strategic priorities.
• Promote innovative fundraising models, including cause-related marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and joint campaigns.
• In the countries where COPAs are established, provide expert support and advice on the activities of the relevant units in relation to private sector engagement, as well as in the development of project proposals, ensuring quality, compliance with donor expectations, and alignment with IOM’s strategic priorities.

• Coordinate and support the development of tools, templates, and communities of practice to enhance knowledge sharing and harmonization of fundraising approaches.
• Organize the coordination with HQ, GO and RO to ensure coherence and consistency in donor outreach and messaging.

• Lead the timely preparation and quality assurance of donor reports, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of funds.
• Develop reporting and impact communication materials tailored to diverse donors, including private sector partners, governments, and foundations.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

• Minimum nine years (seven years for Master’s degree holders) of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or partnership development in the humanitarian, development, or international cooperation sector;
• Proven track record of successful proposal writing and donor engagement;
• Experience engaging with European institutions, government donors, and the private sector is highly desirable; and,
• A combination of field experience in a Country Office and Regional Office/ HQ is an asset.

• Strong understanding of the international donor landscape, including private sector trends;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills;
• Project management, coordination, and organizational abilities; and,
• Strategic thinking and ability to work under pressure.

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
• 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.
• The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country cannot be considered eligible.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
• 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, 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.
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