1. Assist in the preparation  of results-based projects, concept notes and project proposals, in close coordination with the IOM Country Office Units and Programs, Regional Office, relevant donors, government counterparts and project partners, by providing technical inputs and support that responds to emerging trends and priorities and that are following IOM and donor interests and requirements.
2. Review 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.
3. Support the timely endorsement process for concept notes and project proposals.
4. Support the timely drafting, reviewing and endorsement process of narrative reports in coordination with Country Office Units and Project Managers in line with IOM policies, standards and internal procedures.
5. Map 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 in  expanding the IOM donor base.
6. Support effective working relationships with donor counterparts and project/programme partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and other relevant agencies and working groups.
7. In coordination with relevant Units in the Country Office, draft visibility and other resource mobilization materials and organize donor briefings and visits.
8. Support capacity building and training activities in the field of programme development, donor and institutional reporting and the roll-out of the SRF for CO’s staff through workshops and seminars.
9. 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 IOM’s relevant software application.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• University degree in international relations, International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with  four years of relevant professional experience, or 
• School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.  

• Experience in drafting/developing result-based concept notes, project proposals preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector and migration related.
• Experience drafting/developing result-based narrative and financial reports to donors and other relevant counterparts.
• Work experience in donor relations, fund mobilization, attending call for proposals and grant management for specific donors of IOM’s interest.
• Deep knowledge or experience related with project cycle and stages.  

• Good communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise concept notes, project proposals and reports. 

• Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional background;
• 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.

Required  

English and Spanish are required

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 
Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization. this link.