SVN -National Project Officer (Private Sector Engagement)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. This role supports and strengthens IOM Nigeria’s private sector engagement portfolio, working under the Chief of Mission and Head of Programme Coordination and Innovation.
Job Purpose
The National Project Officer (Private Sector Engagement) will support and strengthen IOM Nigeria’s private sector engagement portfolio. This involves strategic outreach to private sector actors, developing partnerships, and mobilizing resources. The role contributes to programme development, corporate liaison, and due diligence, aiming to enhance IOM's relationships with private sector stakeholders at national, regional, and continental levels. The position is crucial for fostering collaborations that align with IOM's mission to promote orderly migration and support people on the move, leveraging private sector expertise and resources for IOM's programmatic objectives in Nigeria and beyond.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include implementing IOM Nigeria’s Private Sector Engagement Strategy through targeted outreach and engagement with companies and networks. This involves mapping and maintaining a database of private sector stakeholders to identify partnership and fundraising opportunities. The role supports engagement with diverse actors including diaspora networks, government, civil society, and international financial institutions (IFIs). It also involves identifying and developing new programme opportunities with private sector and IFI partners, assisting in designing approaches to expand the portfolio, and developing value propositions for private sector partners. Maintaining accurate records of engagement activities, drafting communication materials, and ensuring due diligence and compliance for all partnerships are also critical duties. The officer will represent IOM Nigeria at relevant forums and coordinate with government and development partners on private sector initiatives.
Work Experience
Required experience includes private sector engagement, CSR initiatives, partnership development, or corporate fundraising. Experience in providing technical guidance on private sector engagement within development or humanitarian sectors is necessary. Additionally, experience in mapping corporate actors, conducting outreach, facilitating partnerships, and donor relations is essential. Experience in programme development, proposal writing, or resource mobilization is considered an asset.
Skills
Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts is required. Experience in donor report writing in humanitarian/development settings and familiarity with Results-Based Management are beneficial. Strong analytical and planning skills are needed to establish working relationships with various stakeholders. The role requires the ability to work accurately under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate initiative and good judgment.