Context:ย
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCOM), the Head of the Programme Support Unit (PSU), and the direct supervision of the Programme Support Officer, (and in close collaboration with thematic programme unit management), the successful candidate will assist in the development and implementation of the Country Officeโs (CO)โs resource mobilisation and external liaison functions that respond to existing and emerging challenges for IOM Iraq, support the COโs project development, reporting and fundraising actions, and assist in internal coordination.
Contribute to the development of new programmes/projects that respond to emerging trends and priorities, in close coordination with Project Managers, the Programme Support Officer, in line with donor interests, requirements, IOMโs procedures and the IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
Support the Programme Support Officer in reviewing resource requirements, document programmatic needs, gaps and opportunities. Contribute to the alignment to IOM global, regional and country strategies during project development and donor reporting, including supporting and promoting use of Strategic Results Framework (SRF) global results and indicators.
Assist the unit with PRIMA endorsement process for concept notes and project proposals as well as donor reports in close coordination with relevant units in the CO and RO in line with IOM policies, standards and internal procedures.
Support fundraising actions by maintaining regular contact with donor relations counterparts, including organising and attending meetings and field site visits, contributing to the development, review and distribution of project funding submissions/proposals and appeals, and compiling information on donor policies and priorities.
Assist in researching potential and realistic funding opportunities among government and non-government donors, review calls for proposals and collect donor information. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities and assist with developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base.
Support effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project/programme partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies and working groups.
Support the coordination with relevant Units in the CO, draft visibility and other resource mobilization materials and organize donor briefings and visits.
In support of knowledge management, maintain accurate, updated and pertinent records of all correspondences, project development and donor and institutional reporting files, and related information in PRIMA and other IOMโs relevant software application.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Education
Masterโs degree in international relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.ยExperienceย
Experience in supporting results-based project development and reporting, technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector; and, Work experience in donor relations and grant management for specific donors of IOMโs interest.Skills
Excellent English communication and writing skills, organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports in English.ย Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies. Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds is required. Incumbent candidate should have a proven experience in developing project proposals and donor reports to the highest standard and in line with donorโs specific requirements and guidelines. Experience and knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools is required, including on data analysis and presentation of data. Experience working in an organization that has funded projects with (inter)national organizations, including specific experience in grant administration, is an advantage. Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment. Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and, Good level of computer literacy, including database applications. Knowledge of PRIMA is desirable