VN-US10-2026-034 Senior Private Sector Engagement Officer

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Job Identification (Reference Number): VN-US10-2026-034
Position Title: Senior Private Sector Engagement Officer
Duty Station City: Washington D.C. 
Duty Station Country: United States of America 
Grade & Salary: NO-D, Step 1 (USD 207, 880.00 Yearly)
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice 
Initial duration: 12 months 

The Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSP) builds partnerships with the private sector that enable IOM's strategic priorities and engage 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 on how IOM engages with the private sector to support IOM’s work. 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 engagement programme.  

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.

Under the direct  technical supervision of the  Head of Partnerships and Pipeline Unit and with the direct administrative supervision to the Chief, Global and Domestics Programme Unit in Washington, and in close collaboration with IOM’s Regional Offices, the Senior Private Sector Engagement Officer will be based in Washington and will be responsible and accountable for the development and management of partnerships with private sector stakeholders.  The incumbent will be responsible for mobilizing  resources, fostering changes in corporate values and practices, enhancing the protection of migrants’ rights, generating innovative technical partnerships that leverage business expertise and capabilities, and growing  flexible funding to support global programme implementation. 

1. Lead the implementation of IOM’s Global Private Sector Strategy 2023–2027 in the United States, and ensure alignment with Washington’s Global Office priorities, communications strategies, key deliverables and actionable plans. 

2. Develop and execute a results-driven U.S. Private Sector Fundraising and Engagement Plan, with clear income targets, pipeline projections, and measurable growth objectives, ensuring alignment with global pipeline strategies and reporting frameworks.

3. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close funding agreements with U.S.-based corporate partners and philanthropic foundations, securing financial contributions that support global IOM operations, flexible funding priorities, and thematic portfolios.

4. Lead  and manage the U.S. private sector fundraising pipeline, including prospect qualification, cultivation strategies, proposal development, negotiation of contribution agreements, and structured stewardship, in line with global pipeline governance and PSP HQ guidance.

5. Contribute to global pipeline forecasting by providing timely, accurate revenue projections, opportunity tracking, and performance updates to PSP HQ, ensuring coherence, transparency, and strategic prioritization across markets.

6. Design and execute targeted fundraising campaigns for priority thematic portfolios (e.g., climate mobility, regular pathways, emergency response, flexible funding), generating multi-year and scalable partnerships aligned with IOM strategic objectives.

7. Prepare high-quality funding