Director, Partnerships Division

at  International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Director, Partnerships Division
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade D1
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 September 2024
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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic
Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia
(Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and
female candidates.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies,
  International Relations, Law or related field from an accredited institution with fifteen years of
  relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Twelve years of experience in the field of migration issues including operational and field

experience;

• Experience in formulation and implementation of migration policy and programmes at the

national and internation level;

• Experience in liaising with high-level authorities, national and international institutions,

intergovernmental organisations and civil society organisations;

• Proven diplomatic and management skills, with the ability to lead and direct successfully a

team and to collaborate successfully with peers;

• Proven experience in public speaking and representing an organization at a senior level; and,
• Proven analytical abilities and commitment to continuous learning.

SKILLS

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization;

• Knowledge of stakeholders within the Partnership Division remit; and,
• Knowledge of the UN system.

CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead and coordinate IOM’s work with external partners as ‘enablers’ in support of achieving
   IOM’s strategic priorities.
2. Conceptualise, develop and lead the implementation of a coherent and strategic
   Organization-wide vision and approach for partnerships and engagement with a broad range of
   external stakeholders.
3. Establish, lead and coordinate IOM’s institutional relationships with stakeholders, including
   but not limited to: civil society, local authorities, intergovernmental organizations, international
   finance institutions, migration dialogues, parliamentarians, diaspora organizations and all other
   relevant migration actors while providing a first port of call to these external partners, and
   supporting the engagement of other parts of the Organization with them.
4. Foster institutional partnerships with civil society, including diaspora organizations and other
   representative groups, and conduct regular strategic consultations and engagements with a
   focus on participation and representation.
5. Lead and develop IOM’s institutional relationship with international financial institutions,
   inclusive of multilateral development banks and conduct regular strategic consultations and
   briefings.
6. Lead and develop IOM’s institutional stance vis á vis local and regional governments.
7. Lead and coordinate the fulfilment of IOM’s role in migration dialogues, ensuring the provision
   of fora for states and other actors to promote understanding, cooperation and coordination on
   migration issues.
8. Support the establishment and operation of a participatory and consultative platform for
   migrant voices.
9. Lead and develop IOM’s institutional stance vis á vis youth including supporting the
   implementation of the Youth Strategy and the Youth Changemakers Initiative.
10. Liaise with relevant divisions and units leading on partnerships with UN entities, and the
    private sector.
11. Support the OPAC Senior Director, ensuring IOM remains up to date on strategically
    important development trends and issues as they relate to external partners.
12. Support the work of the Regional Liaison and Policy Officers (RLPOs) through training,
    guidance and information.
13. Represent the Organization at meetings, conferences seminars, including chairing and
    moderating meetings and panels.
14. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

The Division is responsible for the following:

• Developing and implementing an overall IOM partnership strategy to create a coheren