Project Development Consultant – Suva, Fiji – 19 octobre 2026

Contexte

The IOM Coordination Office for the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji supports programme development, resource mobilization, donor relations, and programme oversight across multiple Pacific Island Countries. As the Pacific portfolio continues to expand in areas including climate mobility, disaster risk reduction, labour mobility, border governance, protection, and humanitarian preparedness and response, additional surge support is required to strengthen project development and donor engagement efforts.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programme Support Unit and direct supervision of the Programme Development Officer, the consultant will support the Programme Support Unit in the development of concept notes, project proposals, resource mobilization, partnership engagement activities and programme information products. The consultant will work closely with programme teams and relevant IOM offices to ensure timely and high-quality project development processes. This consultancy will contribute to strengthening the Mission’s project pipeline, resource mobilization, and programme quality assurance mechanisms across the South Pacific region.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Programme Support Unit (PSU), IOM Coordination Office for the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.

Missions et responsabilités

• Assist in the development of results-based concept notes, project proposals, budgets and supporting documentation in accordance with IOM, donor and UN requirements.
• Compile, summaries, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues on donor priorities, funding opportunities, regional trends and emerging programme needs to support resource mobilization efforts.
• Support coordination with programme managers, technical specialists, regional offices and external partners during project development and donor reporting processes.
• Maintain project development tracking systems and programme support unit information share points.
• Assist in organizing donor meetings, consultations, workshops, missions, and partnership engagement activities, including preparation of background materials and meeting summaries, when required.
• Contribute to the preparation of visibility materials, success stories, factsheets, programme summaries and external communication products.
• Provide support to programme reviews and information requests from donors, governments, regional organizations, headquarters and regional offices.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Profil recherché

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project development and proposal writing for bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Experience working with international organizations, development agencies, government institutions or non-governmental organizations.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and working in multicultural environments.
• Experience in the other Pacific countries is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of drafting, proposal writing, editing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Results-Based Management and monitoring frameworks.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Languages

• Language: Excellent command of English. For this consultancy, Fluency in English language is required. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values: Inclusion and respect for diversity, Integrity and transparency, Professionalism, Courage, Empathy.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1): Teamwork, Delivering results, Managing and sharing knowledge, Accountability, Communication.

Conditions et avantages

• 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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
• 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.

Dossier de candidature

• Applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.

Comment postuler

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 02 November 2026 at the latest, referring to this advertisement (Reference Number: 23660). For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.