Position Title : Senior Programme Officer (Islamic Philanthropy Fund)
Duty Station : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 03 December 2024
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic
Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and
female candidates.
Context:
Background Information:
International Organization (IOM) is the UN migration agency dedicated to promoting humane
and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to
governments, businesses and migrants to protect the rights of people on the move and
maximize the development gains of human mobility. For more information about IOM, please
visit www.iom.int.
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 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 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.
The Gulf Country Strategy further highlights the importance of IOM’s Islamic Philanthropy Fund,
which will work with Gulf governments, foundations, charities, Islamic financial institutions, and
individual donors to support vulnerable communities in the Gulf countries as well as other parts
of the world. Through this Fund, IOM is eligible to function as an intermediary agent that can
collect and distribute Muslim alms, including zakat. Consequently, IOM will be able to make
greater contributions to the efforts of governments and communities to reduce poverty and
hunger, prepare and rapidly respond to disasters, and to rebuilding initiatives through provision
of direct assistance to the poor. Through the Fund, IOM will also expand its efforts to implement
relief and development projects that improve the health and alleviate the suffering of the most
vulnerable.
Under the overall and direct supervision of Head of Office and Director of Islamic Philanthropy
Fund office and technical coordination with the Department of the Office of Partnerships
Advocacy and Communications, the Senior Programme Officer (Islamic Philanthropy Fund) will
be responsible for leading the liaison required to establish and operationalize of the Islamic
Philanthropy Fund, implementation of the Islamic Philanthropy Fund (IPF) and resource
mobilization actions aimed to mobilize resources through Zakat, Sadaqh funding from the
international charities, financial institutions, foundations, corporations, High-Net-Worth
individuals and relevant stakeholders.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely implementation of the IPF
Standard Operating Procedures and the programmatic and financial management of Muslim
Alms administration, in close coordination with Regional Office (ROs), Country Office (COs),
Department of Legal Affairs, Department of Financial and Administrative Management, Cash
Based Initiatives Unit, Media and Communications Unit, and other departments and divisions,
as required.
2. Develop a strategy and workplan, followed by execution roadmap and maintain, update, and
coordinate the implementation of a roadmap for the International Partnerships Unit (IPU)
including the establishment with partnership arrangements for solicitation of fatwas, as required.
3. Ensure sound coordination between ROs, COs, and institutional departments supporting with
the implementation of IPF, and establish and oversee information sharing systems regarding
IPF developments. Work in close collaboration with PSP towards ensuring regular information
sharing in IOM, as well as liaising and collaborating with IPF partners.
Partnerships and Fundraising:
4. Develop, lead and oversee the Resource Mobilization strategy with Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) from individual almsgivers, high-net worth individuals, foundations, institutions
and relevant stakeholders in coordination with IPF Director, Regional Director, Office of
Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications (OPAC) and relevant ROs and Cos to achieve
partnership and fundraising goals
5. In collaboration with OPAC, lead the expansion of partnerships and fundraising with

corporate, foundations, High-Net-Worth individuals (HNWI), Major Donors and legacy
fundraising in the Middle Eastern and North African markets. Alongside the private sector
partnerships team, develop, coordinate and implement partnerships and fundraising related
activities for the IPU in the short, medium and long term by identifying industries, sectors and
countries to focus engagement for the IPF.
6. In collaboration with the Media and Communications Department, develop and execute a
communications strategy for the IPF, including updating the IPF webpage which will host the
IOM Zakat and Sadaqah campaigns, posting communication materials on IOM’s websites and
social media platforms, e.g., videos, human interest stories, etc., so as to build the trust of
almsgivers in IOM’s Muslim Alms’ funded operations and create awareness about IOM’s IPF.
7. In collaboration with the relevant thematic experts and OPAC, lead the development of a set
of key messages and calls to action for stakeholders as it relates to the IPF and Islamic social
finance and key stakeholders in the region.
8. Work with OPAC to establish standardized partner stewardship cycle through enhanced and
interactive donor care journey supporting full-service income generation and adapt as necessary
for IPF and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Market.
9. Support the establishment of a group of external Fundraisers who can support IOM’s ambition
to grow IPF engagement in accordance with the Gulf Country Strategy, with access to relevant
networks, forums, roundtables, and facilitate introductions to key stakeholders.
10. Organize and coordinate donor briefings, roundtable discussions, talking points, press
briefings, media interviews and field visits to IOM projects for stakeholders.
11. Adhere to due diligence process and support initial screening against IOM’s exclusionary
criteria for new potential partners and potential high-risk engagement.
12. Ensure that all donors interactions are responded to in a timely manner and recorded
appropriately in the Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM); ensure compliance with
data protection laws and guidelines. Ensure the monitoring of results and identify risks and
actions needed to mitigate the impact on revenues.
Coordination, Management and M&E
13. Develop, oversee and support ROs and COs monitoring procedures of Muslim Alms
administration and management as aligned with the Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and
in coordination with the Cash based intervention (CBI) Unit and Department of Financial
Management
14. Develop and consolidate mid-term and annual reports on Muslim Alms programmatic and
financial results received from ROs and COs. Develop a summary overview of Muslim Alms for
the IOM annual report and share in a timely manner.
15. Contribute to the development of reporting mechanisms to enable timely impact reporting to
Member States, private sector partners and the public to enhance accountability.
Capacity Building:
16. In coordination with OPAC, plan and deliver global capacity-building initiatives through
online and in-person trainings and workshops to strengthen awareness and implementation of
IPF. Lead the development of tools and guidance to support RO/CO-led outreach for IPF and
the MENA Market (e.g., pitch decks, 1–3-page concept note template). Stay up to date of
market trends and benchmarks, research to produce training materials (as needed) to support
implementation of IPF
17. Collaborate with OPAC in the development and rollout of an IOM Peer Support Group to
increase engagement with relevant stakeholders in the IPF and MENA Markets. Setup

communities of practice and tools for collaboration and knowledge management for key
stakeholders for IPF across IOM.
18. Represent IOM in internal coordination groups and external forums and working groups
related to Muslim Alms, Islamic Philanthropy, Islamic Social Financing, private sector
engagement in the region and other related topics
19. Provide other support as needed for fundraising initiatives to enable the success of the IPF.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Islamic Banking/Finance, International Relations,

Development, Marketing, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic
institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University Degree in above fields with nine years relevant professional experience.

Experience

• At least seven years of experience in fundraising in a non-profit or international organization

with proven success in mobilizing financial resources;

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in communicating and engaging

with governments, including government donors, UN agencies and other external stakeholders
on a wide range of institutional issues and programmatic areas; and,

• Established network and relationships with Zakat houses and/or Islamic Social Finance

stakeholders. Skills

• Proven track record in fundraising, relevant processes, procedures, and techniques to enable

successful resource mobilization across a variety of contexts (digital fundraising, emergency
fundraising, high value donor fundraising);

• Knowledge and experience in online communication including social media and digital

fundraising; and,

• In-depth understanding of the sensitivities, challenges and opportunities of Islamic social

Finance and lslamic Philanthropy. Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Fluency in Arabic and working
knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an
advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely

manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and

innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes

responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best

and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 03 December 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 20.11.2024 to 03.12.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.
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