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.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy.
For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the administrative supervision of the Head of Office, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Canada and the technical supervision of the Senior Director, Strategy and External Engagement in HQ, the Head of External Relations will lead strategic external engagement, partnerships and resource mobilization efforts in Canada.
- Design and implement a country-level resource mobilization strategy aligned with IOM priorities.
- Represent IOM in political engagement with high-level government officials and policy dialogue.
- Develop approaches to maximize IOM visibility and influence.
- Lead resource mobilization initiatives and donor engagement.
- Identify and prioritize strategic donors and funding opportunities.
- Lead strategic integration of external relations and resource mobilization.
- Maintain understanding of donor priorities, funding cycles and emerging trends.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- Master's degree in Political, Social Sciences, International Relations or related field with ten years of relevant experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant experience.
Experience
- Senior-level donor relations experience;
- Experience in policy dialogue related to international migration;
- Resource mobilization experience across donor types;
- Experience developing institutional resource mobilization strategies;
- Experience managing internal networks and knowledge sharing;
- Experience leading capacity-building initiatives;
- Experience advising senior leadership;
- Experience managing project budgets and staff.
Skills
- Engagement with Canada's political and governmental system;
- Knowledge of IOM systems and processes;
- Excellent public speaking and communication skills;
- Excellent capacity-building and management skills;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Familiarity with the global aid system;
- Ability to work in multicultural environments;
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, 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
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators
Notes
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.