Regional Resource Mobilization Officer (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17588
Position Title: Regional Resource Mobilization Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Dakar
Duty Station Country: Senegal
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 03 December 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

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

Context

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants worldwide.

In West and Central Africa, IOM faces a dynamic operating environment and the urgent need to mobilize resource for operations across multiple country offices. To address these challenges and ensure sustainable financing for both humanitarian and development programming, the Regional Office has established a dedicated Resource Mobilization Unit. This Unit is tasked with driving the implementation of the recently approved Regional Resource Mobilization Action Plan, diversifying funding sources, and enhancing engagement with non-traditional donors, private sector actors, and philanthropic partners. Its ultimate goal is to unlock predictable and innovative streams of support that strengthen IOM’s ability to deliver impactful outcomes for migrants and affected communities in the region.

The Regional Resource Mobilization Officer will play a pivotal role in operationalizing this strategy. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, and in close coordination with IOM Headquarters and relevant regional focal points, the Regional Resource Mobilization Officer will lead proactive donor engagement, strategic intelligence gathering, and identification of regional and cross-border funding opportunities. The position will focus on 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 role also includes strengthening internal capacity for resource mobilization, ensuring coherence with global frameworks, and supporting country offices to meet their funding objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the design and lead the implementation of a flexible, innovative regional resource mobilization strategy aligned with IOM’s global and regional priorities; ensure integration of donor intelligence and funding trends into strategic planning.

2. Establish and maintain strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, including governments, private sector, and pooled funding mechanisms; develop and strengthen 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.

3. 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.

4. Plan and coordinate the organization of fundraising activities, such as donor briefings and presentations or joint donor events with relevant internal stakeholders.

5. Develop a comprehensive mapping of existing partnerships, highlighting areas of collaboration, funding sources, and strategic alignment, in view of identifying gaps and opportunities for further engagement.

6. Develop guidance materials, templates, and training sessions to build internal capacity for fundraising at RO and CO level.

7. 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.

8. Track progress against resource mobilization targets and prepare donor-specific reports; evaluate and adjust strategies based on performance and evolving donor landscape.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• 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,
• 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 donor relations and partnership management, including direct engagement with donor counterparts and coordination across decentralized organizational structures;
• Experience negotiating and processing funding agreements, including coordination with legal and financial departments and tracking approval workflows; and,
• Experience developing tools, templates, and guidance materials to support resource mobilization and donor engagement.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to support and deliver capacity-building initiatives, such as trainings, webinars, and peer learning activities, tailored to diverse audiences;
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, preferably in a UN or international organization context, including deployment, training, and user support, is an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective partnerships with donors and internal stakeholders;
• Skilled in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives across diverse formats and audiences;
• In depth knowledge of IOM funding landscape and processes;
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail;
• Excellent drafting skills for donor correspondence, guidance materials, and internal communications; and,
• Familiarity with customer relationship management tools (preferably WAVE CRM), including deployment, user support, and data tracking, is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of the local language 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

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member 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, 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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment 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

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Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Initial Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: Professional
Grade: P-4
Alternative Required Language 1: English
Alternative Required Language2: French