Partnerships Support Officer, Partnerships Support Officer, Kuwait, Kuwait

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Description of assignment title: Partnerships SupportOfficer

Assignment country: Kuwait

Duty stations: Kuwait

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Duration: 6 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for thegoals

Host entity: IOM KWT

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

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Mission and objectives:

• IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration forthe benefit of all. It does so by providing support to migrantsacross the world, developing effective responses to the shiftingdynamics of migration and providing advice on migration policy andpractice.
• The organization collaborates with governmental,intergovernmental and non-governmental partners to improve theresilience of people on the move, particularly those in situationsof vulnerability. It also works closely with governments to manageall forms of mobility, and their impacts. This work includesoperations in some of the most complex emergency settings in theworld.

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• The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration andeconomic, social and cultural development, as well as to the rightof freedom of movement.
• IOM's work is focused on the following three objectives:
• Saving lives and protecting people on the move: To fulfill thisobjective, IOM puts the safety, dignity and protection of peoplefirst in the most challenging crisis response contexts in theworld.
• Driving solutions to displacement: In response to this aim, IOMendeavors to reduce the risks and impacts of climate change,environmental degradation, conflict and instability for communitiesaffected by or at risk of displacement.
• Facilitating pathways for regular migration: To address thispursuit, IOM prioritizes whole-of-government, whole-of-societyapproaches to safely connect people, goods, services, knowledge andinnovation.
• Project Context:
• IOM office in Kuwait was established in 1991, and in 2017 theState of Kuwait joined IOM as an observer state. Since itsestablishment, the office has worked in close partnership with theGovernment of Kuwait on migration governance includingstrengthening the capacity of relevant national counterparts onprotection of victims of trafficking. IOM has organized severalworkshops and awareness-raising campaigns on the topic of humantrafficking and the rights of domestic workers. IOM continues tooffer technical expertise in associated programmatic areas,including migrant protection and labor migration as well as theimplementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
• The GCM was adopted by the State of Kuwait in December 2018 atthe General Assembly, during an intergovernmental conference oninternational migration. This indicates the efforts of the State ofKuwait towards achieving safe, orderly and regular migration. Inalignment, the first UN Network for Migration (UNNM) in the Gulfregion was established in Kuwait and led by the UN Migrationagency, in close coordination with the UN Resident CoordinatorOffice (UNRCO).
• IOM in Kuwait is involved in the planning and intervention ofthe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworkbetween the United Nations and the government of Kuwait. The goalis to achieve the Kuwait National Development Plan 2035, and theSustainable Development Goals. Under this domain, IOM will be focuson addressing any topics under the field of migration. The SDGstackled by IOM under this framework are: 1,3, 4, 5,8, 10, 11, 16and 17.
• IOM Kuwait is also a resource mobilization mission forhumanitarian operations around the world. The State of Kuwait hasbeen a long-standing partner and donor for IOM programmesaddressing the needs of displaced and affected populations in manycountries including Syria, Türkiye, Afghanistan, Pakistan,Yemen, Ukraine and other countries.

Context:

• This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is embeddedwithin the IOM Kuwait Country Office and supports the Office'sefforts to expand and institutionalize private sector engagementand engagement on the Sustainable Cooperation Framework. Theassignment contributes to strengthening partnerships with privatecompanies and business networks to support IOM's programmes,enhance sustainability, and promote shared value approaches alignedwith national development priorities and the UN system's engagementwith the private sector.

This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designedto bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countriesthat are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers aunique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering trulyreflects the world we serve, while giving participating UNVolunteers meaningful, hands on experience with leading UNpartners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from thefollowing nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein,Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the UNVolunteer will:
• 1- Support the engagement with private sector in line withIOM's strategic priorities and mission objectives.
• 2- Assist in outreach and engagement activities with privatesector entities, including preparation of briefing materials,participation in meetings, and follow‑up onpartnership discussions.
• 3- Support the development of partnership concepts andcollaboration ideas aligned with private sector priorities and IOMKuwait's programme areas, including climate change, regularpathways, and protection‑relatedinterventions.
• 4- Support the planning and organization of meetings, events,and engagement activities with private sector partners, includingdrafting agendas, background notes, presentations, and othersupporting documentation.
• 5- Support in IOM engagement with Joint Work Plans that willlead to the implementation of activities under the SustainableCooperation framework.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Political Science,Human Rights, International Relations, Marketing, or a relatedfield from an accredited academic institution with seven years ofprofessional experience;

Competencies and values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotesindividual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity andinclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standardsand acts in a manner consistent with organizationalprinciples/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed,competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment inmeeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues ofimportance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe,respected and fairly treated.
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration withinand across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in aservice-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented andcommitted to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn,share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving theOrganization's priorities and assumes responsibility for ownactions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and opencommunication. Explains complex matters in an informative,inspiring and motivational way.

Skills and experience:

• Professional experience at the national and/or internationallevel in private sector partnerships, resource mobilization, andincome generation, with a proven track record of securing financialcontributions from corporations and philanthropic foundations.Demonstrated expertise in understanding private sector priorities,identifying partnership opportunities, and designing innovativesolutions that create both sustainable income and measurableimpact.
• Experienced in building and maintaining long-term strategicrelationships across diverse sectors and geographies whileeffectively reconciling organizational objectives with partnerinterests.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating withmultiple teams to develop compelling partnership proposals andinnovative engagement strategies. Strong influencing, negotiation,and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engagingsenior-level representatives from the private sector, foundations,and development organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, includingdrafting and editing reports, proposals, donor correspondence,grants, appeals, briefings, and acknowledgements. Ability tocommunicate complex issues clearly and present organizationalpriorities and diverse operations in a concise and compellingmanner.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectivelyunder pressure with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and the abilityto collaborate inclusively with diverse stakeholders inmulticultural environments. Proficient in MS Office applications,database management, and communication technologies, with soundsecurity awareness and a strong commitment to volunteerism andsustainable development principles.

*Note**

• "Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments."
• "This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia".

Area(s) of expertise:

• Communication, advocacy, public information, Administration,Community development

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