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CON 2018/31 - Consultant - Resource Mobilization Strategy - Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
  • Closing Date: Closed

Position Title Consultant - Resource Mobilization Strategy

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, Six - eight weeks

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 June 2018 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. Context:

IOM is a UN related agency and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments, businesses and migrants to protect the rights of people on the move, and maximize the development gains of human mobility. For more information about IOM, please visit www.iom.int The Donor Relations Division (DRD) has the institutional responsibility for donor liaison and outreach, appeals submission and for providing guidance on reporting. The Division aims to strengthen and diversify IOM’s collaboration with donors and partners on IOM programmes and new strategic initiatives.

An experienced consultant is required to guide the Division in the finalization of IOM’s institutional resource mobilization strategy with an emphasis on innovative financing in support of the Organization’s overall efforts to expand and diversify its donor base. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, DRD and direct supervision of the Donor Relations

Officer (RM Strategy Focal Point) the Consultant will be responsible and accountable for: 1. Ensuring broad buy-in and ownership among internal stakeholders for measuring progress and reporting on the RM strategy:

• Facilitate focus group discussions on the RM strategy, consolidate feedback and incorporate into the strategy

• Ensure that milestones and targets of the institutional RM strategy framework are owned by relevant departments/ regional/country offices

• Ensure coherence and links between the RM strategy and other strategic institutional frameworks (e.g. the Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF) and the Organizational Effectiveness (OE) Framework).

2. Providing expert advice and support for the finalization of the Resource Mobilization Strategy Page 1 / 4(2018 – 2022):

• Manage consultations with relevant regional and country offices, headquarters divisions as necessary to advance the RM results matrix

• Review, provide technical input and finalize the draft RM matrix, workplan and narrative • Present the RM strategy package to senior staff

• Recommend new approaches/processes as they relate to the RM Strategy as needed 3. Providing other advice and support as required.

Expected Deliverables and Timelines

• Consolidate the draft RM Strategy package > By mid-September 2018

• Facilitate focus group discussions on the RM Strategy and consolidate feedback from the FG > By mid-September 2018

• Submit the final RM Strategy package to Chief DRD > By end-September 2018 • Presentation of the RM Strategy to senior staff > By end-September 2018 Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University Degree in above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Demonstrated and proven experience in RBM and strategy development • Proven relevant and professional experience in resource mobilization, experience in public, private and non-profit organization.

• Experience in communicating and engaging with governments, including donors, UN agencies and other external stakeholders on humanitarian and/or development issues. • Familiarity with humanitarian and development concepts including migration. • Experience working with IOM or other organization on similar projects an advantage. Page 2 / 4Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other IOM official language(s) or another major language is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Good understanding of results-based management (RBM) concepts

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the resource mobilization context of UN Agencies and intergovernmental organizations

• Ability to lead strategic information collection, analysis and result-based use of information. • Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation. • Ability to apply resource mobilization and partnerships building theory to specific Institutional contexts.

• Excellent communication skills including writing and presentation skills • Computer/software literate, preferably knowledgeable in Microsoft Office including Excel Other:

Note

• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or visa requirements and security clearances.

• No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

system, by 26 June 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

Page 3 / 4For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 13.06.2018 to 26.06.2018

Requisition: CON 2018/31 - Consultant - Resource Mobilization Strategy - Geneva, Switzerland (55530057) Released

Posting: Posting NC55530058 (55530058) Released

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