Position Title : Head, Flexible Funding Unit
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 December 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); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
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.

Context:

IOM has established a Flexible Funding Mechanism (FFM) to fund strategic priorities to deliver
on the ambition of IOM’s Strategic Plan, 2024-2028. A Flexible Funding Unit (FFU), housed in
the Office of Strategic Planning and Performance, is established to function as a
multi-Department effort to administer the FFM.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Director of the Office of Strategy and Organizational
Performance, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Strategic Planning and Results Division,
and in close coordination with Budget Division and Finance and Accounting Division, the Head
of Flexible Funding Unit will lead the newly created Flexible Funding Unit (FFU) to ensure
strategic utilization of IOM’s unearmarked and softly earmarked funding to deliver on institutional
priorities under the FFM.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure strong alignment of the work of the Flexible Funding Mechanism (FFM) with IOM
institutional strategic priorities, as centred on the IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028, as measured
through the IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

2. Provide authoritative technical advice on measurement of IOM’s institutional results achieved
through the FFM, as well as the structure of IOM’s Global Appeal, including ways to best align
interventions with the IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF).

3. Provide substantial support and provide authoritative advice to the Senior Director of the
Office of Strategy and Performance in providing recommendations to the Director General (DG)
and Leadership Team in relation to funding priorities for flexible funding.

4. Lead high quality analysis of requests from HQ, Regional and Country Offices, for
extrabudgetary funding taking into account the overall flexible funding secured by IOM, and
resource mobilization plans developed linked to regional and country strategies.

5. Manage the work and staff of the FFU with a particular focus on strategic alignment and
results-based management of the interventions funded by the FFM.

6. Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Senior Director for the Leadership
Team with a focus on results achieved and emerging operational needs.

7. Oversee and ensure close collaboration and communications between recipients to ensure
programmes and interventions are implemented effectively, lessons are learned, and synergies
achieved.

8. Coordinate the high-quality narrative report, and coordinate with Finance and Accounting
Division and Budget Division on financial reports, on the functioning of the FFM, as part of IOM’s
reporting obligations to its Governing Bodies, including dedicated reporting on results achieved
through this flexible funding.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International

Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of
relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in resource management;
• Extensive experience in programme formulation, implementation and evaluation;
• Experience in project development, implementation, and reporting, including financial and

budgetary aspects;

• Experience in results-based management approaches, and ideally experience utilizing IOM’s

Strategic Results Framework (SRF), as well as high degree of familiarity with PRIMA;

• Experience with providing policy advice to senior management, as well as preparing briefings

for Member States;

• Experience working in IOM Regional and/or Country Offices is highly desirable; and,
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in analysis and problem-solving skills; a logical thinker with

intellectual curiosity and the ability to think strategically;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in a multilingual setting;
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders

with tact and discretion;

• Proven maturity of judgement to ensure appropriate management of sensitive issues;
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous critical

tasks;

• Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied

cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Solid understanding of a wide range of migration issues, trends and policies;
• High sense of responsibility and motivation; and,
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, 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.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best

and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 26 December 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 13.12.2024 to 26.12.2024

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.

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