Senior Project Associate (Institutional Donor Engagement)

WHY JOIN IOM IN THE HAGUE?

Step into a role that offers more than just a job—this is a career opportunity with a globally respected international organization, backed by a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:

• Competitive UN salary (G.6 level) with structured progression and stability. Salaries are paid free of tax. UN salary scales in the Netherlands: https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/viewdutystation/636b9e0899530c554d34b499
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you (and eligible dependents)
• Generous leave entitlements (30 days of annual leave + 10 statutory holidays) and flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• 37,5 working hours/week
• International, multicultural work environment
• Exposure to global HR practices and systems, enhancing your long-term career prospects

This is a unique opportunity to combine career growth, financial stability, and meaningful impact in the humanitarian sector.

INTRODUCTION

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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in the Netherlands and the direct supervision of the Head of the ERCOM Unit, the Senior Project Associate (Institutional Donor Engagement ) acts as the focal point supporting the Mission’s engagement with institutional donors. The position supports donor relations, resource mobilization and stewardship activities, contributing to continuity, coordination and alignment with IOM corporate fundraising frameworks. The role plays a key support function in the implementation of the Mission’s fundraising strategy, coordination of donor engagement activities, and management of donor intelligence and institutional memory, in close coordination with SRO Brussels, RO Vienna and Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point supporting institutional donor engagement for IOM Netherlands, in close coordination with the Chief of Mission and ERCOM Unit.
• Serve as national COMPASS focal point, supporting donor coordination, briefings, reporting follow-up and visibility requirements.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Mission’s fundraising and donor engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate the preparation and organization of donor meetings, briefings and high-level donor visits, including agendas, briefing notes and follow-up actions.
• Act as GRMN focal point for IOM Netherlands, supporting alignment with corporate resource mobilization processes and reporting.
• Serve as CRM focal point, supporting accurate and systematic donor data entry, tracking and maintenance of institutional memory.
• Provide iniputs to donor updates, briefing notes, concept notes and tailored engagement materials.
• Support coordination with SRO Brussels, RO Vienna and Headquarters on donor engagement, funding opportunities and reporting requirements.
• Monitor institutional donor priorities, funding trends and risks relevant to IOM Netherlands.
• Maintain documentation and reporting of donor engagement activities and contacts.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in donor relations, fundraising, external relations or institutional partnerships.
• Experience coordinating donor engagement, reporting or resource mobilization processes is an asset.
• Previous experience in an international organization, UN agency or governmental context is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Strong drafting, coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple donor relationships and information flows.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and structured donor tracking is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English and Dutch is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of other IOM language (Spanish, French) is an advantage.

Required Competencies

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 1

· 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.

Notes

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based, will be eligible for consideration. The initial contract issued may be for a duration shorter than one year, in order to align with the work permit expiry date.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based, will be eligible for consideration. The initial contract issued may be for a duration shorter than one year, in order to align with the work permit expiry

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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system :

http://iom-nederland.nl/hr-assistant

The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

• No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €56.962,00 per year

Taal:

• Engels (Vereist)
• Nederlands (Gewenst)

Toestemming om in Nederland te werken:

• Nederland (Vereist)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Den Haag