Private Sector Engagement Lead for Nigeria will enhance protection of migrants’ rights; generate innovative technical partnerships that capitalize upon business expertise and capabilities and grow flexible funding that can support programme implementation and impact globally and advance implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. S/he will be responsible for leading private sector engagement in Nigeria and support private sector engagement opportunities in West Africa, and the continent. IOM works with private sector actors on a broad range of IOM activities, including humanitarian assistance, health, labour migration and counter-trafficking. IOM’s interaction with the private sector is multifaceted; the Organization has received technological, financial, human resources and other support from the private sector to save and improve the lives of those that are most affected by conflicts or natural disasters, or those suffering from lack of opportunity. In addition, IOM partners with companies and foundations to help enhance its operational and strategic performance as well as to gather data and advocate regarding migration issues.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Private Sector Partnerships (PSP)

• Advanced degree with at least Seven years in private sector partnership and income building with proven success in mobilizing financial resources from corporations and philanthropic foundations;
• Excellent understanding of private sector priorities and gained experience in developing partnerships and fundraising with the private sector;
• Experience in handling Corporate Social Responsibility programs and corporate recognition programs;
• Significant experience in exploring new private sector opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners for income and impact;

• Experience building long-term partner relationships and understanding of the value of expanding relationships across geographies and comfortable engaging with multiple sectors; and,
• Experienced in working cross-functionally and obtaining relevant content and information from different units to build innovative partnerships with private sector.
• Experienced fundraiser with an in-depth understanding of private sector partnerships, philanthropy and UN organizations;

• Strong influencing skills and confidence to engage with high-level stakeholders;
• Proven and successful multi-year track record in private sector partnerships and fundraising with strong ability to meet fundraising targets and to negotiate and secure high value partnerships with corporates and foundations;
• Strong ability to reconcile the needs of the Organization with those of the partner;
• Ability to write, draft, and edit, reports, acknowledgements, briefings, and donor correspondence when letters, proposals, grants, appeals and ability to explain complex issues to external donors and present the Organization and diverse operations in an appealing and concise manner; and,
• Ability to develop Unique Value Proposition for private sector partners

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

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

• Travel required as per the duties, coordinated by CoM, DCoM and head of Policy Governance Liaison and Support (PGLS)

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

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.