Resource Mobilization Officer (Asia)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related agency established in 1951, is recruiting a Resource Mobilization Officer (Asia) based in Geneva. Reporting under the Director of RMD and to the Head of Financing and Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Engagement, the officer strengthens resource mobilization by supporting donor engagement and building strong donor relationships, with particular focus on the Asia region.

Key responsibilities

• Engage regularly with Asia-region donors, anticipate their needs and provide timely updates and solutions
• Liaise with donor counterparts and support agenda setting in line with fundraising priorities, including positioning IOM for more predictable and flexible funding
• Research and analyse donor priorities, regional trends in Asia and funding strategies, and coordinate donor management with Chief of Missions in donor capital country offices
• Prepare donor-specific background briefs, talking points and presentations
• Support engagement and partnership development with MDBs and DFIs, and with IFIs, including knowledge management, training and capacity building
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Master's degree in international relations, partnership, development studies, international affairs, social sciences, law or a related field (two years' experience); or Bachelor's degree with four years' experience
• Experience in humanitarian, resource mobilisation, programme support or donor relations and liaison
• Demonstrated experience engaging with governmental or institutional donors from Japan, South Korea or China, including funding proposals, donor briefs and formal communications
• Fluent English (oral and written); Korean, Japanese or Chinese highly desirable; fluency in another UN language is an advantage
• Open to international recruitment, with mobility required

Required skills

• Understanding of the humanitarian architecture and funding mechanisms
• Knowledge of donor priorities, funding trends and partnership approaches in Asia is an asset
• Excellent writing, drafting and communication skills; analytical briefs and proposal coordination are assets
• Organization, multitasking and attention to detail