Regional Private Sector Partnerships Specialist (P)

Introduction 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 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: Internal candidates Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Private Sector Partnerships Division: The Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSP) sits within the Office of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications under the overall oversight of the Director General. PSP builds partnerships with the private sector that enable IOM's strategic priorities and engages the private sector as a key stakeholder in migration through impactful and innovative partnerships. PSP leads strategic outreach and engagement with the private sector and provides Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices with assistance and expertise relating to initiating, establishing and maintaining partnerships with the private sector. PSP is responsible for the development and implementation of IOM’s Private Sector Strategy, which provides a framework for how IOM engages with the private sector to support safe, orderly and regular migration. PSP oversees engagement with the private sector, establishes and coordinates IOM’s private sector partnerships due diligence process, builds staff capacity in private sector partnership-building, and oversees the Goodwill Ambassador programme and celebrity partnerships. IOM Regional Offices in Dakar and Nairobi: The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Regional Offices (ROs) in Senegal and Kenya provide support to IOM offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, covering East, Horn and Southern Africa (EHSA) as well as West and Central Africa (WCA). The ROs plan and coordinate strategies and activities within their respective regions; maintain liaison and partnerships with governments, development partners, civil society and the private sector; provide technical support to the country offices and governments to develop national migration frameworks and strengthen migration management systems; and work with regional bodies such as the East African Community (EAC), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), among other relevant sub-regional and regional processes. The private sector engagement strategy 2023 – 2027 sets forth a proven approach based on three main pillars – impact, income and innovation. The strategy assists IOM to enhance partnerships with the private sector to foster change in corporate values and practices; 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. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Directors of RO Dakar and Nairobi, the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations in RO Nairobi, and the technical supervision of the Head of Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSP), the Regional Private Sector Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for private sector engagement across Sub-Saharan supporting country offices in both WCA and EHSA in their efforts to build partnerships with the private sector to support IOM Strategic plan 2024-2028 and the Regional Strategies for WCA and EHSA (2025-2029). Responsibilities and Accountabilities Strategic Partnership Development : Lead the design and implementation of regional and cross-border partnership strategies with private sector actors across Sub-Saharan Africa. Drive initiation, scale-up and stewardship of high-value partnerships with corporates, foundations, multilateral development banks and philanthropists in coordination with PSP, Country Offices and RO thematic specialists. Contribute to the establishment and monitoring of an external Private Sector Advisory Group, serving as Secretariat and providing technical coordination. Design and operationalize multi-stakeholder and blended-finance models that leverage private capital, innovation and technology to advance migration and development outcomes. Represent IOM in regional and international fora with the private sector to advance collaborative approaches and visibility. Resource Mobilization and Innovative Financing : Coordinate and advance private sector engagement and resource mobilization efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa targeting the private sector, including corporations, foundations, multilateral development banks, development finance, and diaspora partners, to diversify IOM’s funding base. Promote innovative financing instruments (e.g., guarantees, matching grants, peace finance, and diaspora-backed funds) to expand access to capital for displaced and climate-affected communities. Contribute to strengthening IOM’s value proposition and brand positioning by providing programmatic insights, technical inputs and examples of impact. Engage with private and philanthropic investors to communicate IOM’s value proposition, emphasizing shared value and measurable impact. Analyze trends in private philanthropy, impact investment, and diaspora finance to inform regional strategy and decision-making. Capacity Strengthening and Knowledge Management : Provide technical guidance to IOM staff in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing training, advice, and coaching to strengthen private sector engagement capacities. Facilitate and maintain regional peer learning and communities of practice, capturing and scaling proven partnership and funding models. Provide technical support to Country Offices on private sector partnership structuring, project development, and due diligence for private partners. Document and disseminate case studies, success stories, and impact reports to enhance learning and private sector engagement. Results Monitoring and Impact Measurement : Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and results under IOM’s global Private Sector Engagement Strategy. Conduct portfolio reviews and impact analyses to measure partnership effectiveness