Senior Project Associate (Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for 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.

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 (Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement) supports IOM Netherlands’ engagement with private sector partners, academic institutions, and contributes to strengthening partnerships, visibility and resource mobilisation activities. The position also supports the promotion of IOM’s mandate and operational added value at the national level, in alignment with relevant national and EU migration and asylum policy frameworks.

1. Support the implementation of IOM Netherlands’ private sector engagement activities, including identification, outreach and follow-up with corporate, foundation and business partners.
2.Assist in maintaining partnerships with private sector actors, including through preparation of background notes, briefing materials and engagement plans.
3.Contribute to the identification of joint initiatives, pilot activities and funding opportunities with private sector partners aligned with IOM’s mandate.
4.Support the organization of private sector engagement activities, such as roundtables, networking events, donor briefings and partnership meetings.
5.In parallel, support IOM Netherlands’ institutional engagement with national counterparts active in the asylum and migration chain, including IND, DT&V and COA.
6.Support outreach, engagement and information-sharing activities towards political stakeholders, including parliamentarians, political parties and relevant parliamentary committees, in line with IOM’s mandate, and institutional positioning, including through the preparation of briefing notes, talking points and background materials.
7.Assist in maintaining regular liaison and structured dialogue with national authorities, contributing to preparation of briefing notes, talking points and background inputs for meetings.
8.Support IOM’s engagement related to the implementation of national and EU migration and asylum policies, including aspects linked to the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and the EU Return Directive, with attention to operational relevance and consistency with IOM programming.
9.Contribute to tracking and providing inputs on policy, legislative and operational developments at national and EU level that may impact IOM activities, partnerships or engagement activities.
10.Provide inputs to concept notes, project proposals and amendments involving private sector or national institutional partners.
11.Contribute to the development of communication and visibility materials highlighting IOM’s mandate, partnerships and impact in the Netherlands.
12.Maintain stakeholder mapping, contact lists and engagement tracking tools related to private sector and national institutional partners.
13.Perform any other related duties as required.

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

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Experience working with private sector actors, foundations, donors or business networks.
• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising or innovative financing is an asset.
• Previous experience in an international, UN or development/humanitarian organization is an advantage.

• Strong coordination, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of the Dutch private sector and innovation ecosystem.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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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 (for internal candidates link here). 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.

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