The Head of External Relations will lead strategic external engagement, partnerships and resource mobilization efforts in Canada. This role involves designing and implementing resource mobilization strategies, representing IOM in political engagements, and maximizing IOM visibility and influence.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a country-level resource mobilization strategy aligned with IOM priorities.

Represent IOM in political engagement with high-level government officials and policy dialogue.

Develop approaches to maximize IOM visibility and influence.

Lead resource mobilization initiatives and donor engagement.

Identify and prioritize strategic donors and funding opportunities.

Lead strategic integration of external relations and resource mobilization.

Maintain understanding of donor priorities, funding cycles and emerging trends.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Political, Social Sciences, International Relations or related field with ten years of relevant experience; or, University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant experience.

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

Senior-level donor relations experience.

Experience in policy dialogue related to international migration.





Resource mobilization experience across donor types.

Experience developing institutional resource mobilization strategies.

Experience managing internal networks and knowledge sharing.

Experience leading capacity-building initiatives.

Experience advising senior leadership.

Experience managing project budgets and staff.

Engagement with Canada's political and governmental system.

Knowledge of IOM systems and processes.

Excellent public speaking and communication skills.

Excellent capacity-building and management skills.

Excellent writing skills.

Familiarity with the global aid system.

Ability to work in multicultural environments.

Ability to prioritize and deliver under pressure.

Fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

Donor Relations

Policy Dialogue

International Migration

Resource Mobilization

Institutional Strategy

Knowledge Sharing

Capacity Building

Senior Leadership Advising

Project Budgeting

Staff Management

Political Engagement

IOM Systems

Public Speaking

Strategic Communications

Writing Skills

Global Aid System Familiarity

Adaptability in Multicultural Workplace

Languages

English, French

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