Head, Flexible Funding and Visibility Team (P) - Expedited Recruitment

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. 

Organizational Context and Scope

A clear focus over the course of 2026 is IOM’s delivery on its mandate as the UN migration agency through strategic investments in IOM’s field operations, oversight and support functions. This includes maintaining strong and consistent core oversight functions, regardless of project portfolio size or donor interest, with a focus on PSEA, Risk, Results, Audit, Investigations, Legal, and HR. Securing a more sustainable resource base through increased flexible funding is an institutional priority.

As part of IOM’s efforts to diversify funding sources to ensure more sustainability of its core institutional capacities and activities, The IOM Resilience Campaign was launched in June 2025 to secure an additional USD 100 million in predictable, sustainable funding in 2026.

With the launch of the Global Appeal 2026, the IOM Resilience Campaign has been integrated into the general efforts by IOM to increase flexible funding for the organization, spearheaded by the Resource Mobilisation Division (RMD), in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Planning, the Department of Finance and Accounting and Regional and Country Offices in particular.

The IOM Resilience Campaign will therefore continue to be crucial in ensuring a minimum viable core structure and activities funded through increased multi-year project funding and/or increased unearmarked or flexible funds. In conjunction with efforts on fundraising against the Global Appeal 2026, the campaign will continue to call on Member States to support IOM to the extent possible, in full acknowledgement of their own funding constraints.

In 2026, a large focus will be on integrating the lessons learnt so far form the campaign into the flexible funding allocation and administration mechanisms to ensure a coherent approach, as well as strong internal communication across IOM that responds to the needs of the organization.

Sustained resource mobilization depends not only on expanding the donor base, but also on deepening trust, transparency, and mutual accountability with existing partners. Under this Strategic Priority, IOM will focus on positioning itself as a unified, strategic partner that is responsive to donor priorities, transparent in its operations, and consistent in recognizing donor contributions across all levels of the Organization. By 2028, donors should perceive IOM as a coherent and strategically aligned actor within the multilateral system, with a clear value proposition and a strong track record of delivery.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Resource Mobilisation Division, the Head, Flexible Funding and Visibility Team will lead and coordinate the Flexible Funding and Visibility Team to ensure the prioritisation of flexible funding. In that context, the continuation of the IOM Resilience Campaign and its integration into the Global Appeal 2026 is part of the fundraising efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables, alignment across departments and task forces, and effective engagement with Regional and Country Offices and, Member States and partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, International Law or related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Progressively responsible experience in donor relations, strategic planning, or organizational change management, preferably within the UN system or IOM;
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cross-functional initiatives or funding campaigns;
• Strong political acumen, communication skills, and ability to deliver under pressure; and,
• Familiarity with IOM’s structure, funding model, and institutional reform agenda is an asset.

Skills

• Strategic resource mobilization and donor engagement;
• Stakeholder coordination and relationship management;
• Strategic communication and briefing preparation; and,
• Monitoring, reporting and knowledge management.

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

Working knowledge of French and Spanish 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

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 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.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE 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