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Senior Regional Resource Mobilization Assistant

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Code: ROVN-2013-06
Position Title: Senior Regional Resource Mobilization Assistant
Duty Station:   Bangkok, Thailand       

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade VI
Type of Appointment:    One Year Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of renewal

Closing Date of Vacancy:    June 30, 2013
Organizational Context and Scope
The IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, Thailand works to support 27 country offices covering 40 countries across the Asia and Pacific region. The key responsibility of the ROAP is to formulate regional strategies and plans of action and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the countries within its region. Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) in the various areas of migration management, policy and project development are based at the ROAP to fulfill this responsibility.
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) and the direct supervision of the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), the successful candidate will assist in providing technical support and guidance to IOM Country Offices (COs) within the Asia Pacific region with regard to resource mobilization functions and donor requirements.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  1. Seek out funding opportunities for all IOM COs in the Asia Pacific region, such as through various list serves, internet and journals; share findings with the relevant offices.
  2. Identify potential traditional, non-traditional donors, and current trends for the region; keep abreast on emerging trends, in coordination with the Donor Relations Division (DRD) at IOM Headquarters and serve as a resource on such for COs in the region.
  3. Be familiar with submission requirements as stipulated by potential IOM donors and advise and assist IOM COs on such requirements.
  4. Maintain a repository of support service areas and offices on the development of communications’ and donor resource mobilization materials used to highlight IOM’s services, and projects.
  5. Support the call for proposal process by tracking proposal progress against deadlines, collecting required supporting documents, organizing documents and background information according to proposal formats, informing and coordinating with missions to ensure timely submissions to the ROAP and the donor.
  6. Liaise between IOM Headquarters, Brussels, Washington, and other administrative offices and departments to confirm and follow‐up endorsements, required donor information, and relevant background and program information for respective proposals.
  7. Provide support in proposal writing through narrative, budget and/or background information to the RPDO and respective COs as required.
  8. Works with the RPDO to develop new tools to enhance communication with the field, tracking of new trends and fundraising opportunities, and overall project proposal development to share with the respective COs.
  9. Maintain the central database where information on project development and resource mobilization made by the ROAP is stored.
  10. Contribute to the development of a regional project development implementation strategy.
  11. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility and Selection
This vacancy is open to candidates of Thai nationality who have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in International Development Studies or related fields with at least six years of relevant work experience, preferably in an international environment. Candidates must have advanced English writing and communication skills as well as familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio). French and Spanish are advantageous.
Desirable Competencies
a) Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders; c) identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries; d) keeps abreast of developments in own professional area; e) communicates clearly and effectively; f) takes initiative and applies a proactive approach to handling work assignments; g) provides constructive feedback to colleagues; h) sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others; i) masters subject matter related to responsibilities; j) treats all colleagues with respect and dignity; k) effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context; l) correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context; m) actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment; n) establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (which may be downloaded from th.iom.int) via e-mail to ROBangkokHR@iom.int by June 30, 2013 at the latest. Please include the reference code ROVN-2013-06 followed by your full name in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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