Private Sector Engagement Associate

About IOM

IOM is a UN related agency and is 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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration.

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 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.  

Under the direct supervision of the IOM UK Senior Private Sector Engagement Lead and with guidance from the Private Sector Partnerships Unit, the Private Sector Engagement Associate will support the development and management of partnerships with private sector stakeholders. In this capacity, the Associate will assist in fundraising efforts, promoting corporate responsibility, and helping to safeguard migrant rights. The role involves providing support in identifying and facilitating opportunities for technical collaborations that leverage business expertise and capabilities to enhance migration-related programs.
The Associate will focus on assisting with private sector engagement activities in the United Kingdom and provide support for broader efforts globally. The role is essential in ensuring the smooth coordination of private sector partnerships, supporting flexible funding opportunities, and contributing to the overall impact of IOM’s mission. 

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