Project Development Consultant (Fiji Nationals Only)

Role summary

Project Development Consultant (Fiji Nationals Only) is a contract role at IOM in Suva, Central, Fiji (on-site). Posted 2026-10-18. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.

Job title

Project Development Consultant (Fiji Nationals Only)

Company

IOM

Location

Suva, Central, Fiji

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

contract

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-18

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

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

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

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.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Timely completion of assigned project development and coordination tasks.

Quality and accuracy of concept notes, proposals and briefing materials produced.

Compliance with IOM project development and donor standards.

Number of contributions to proposal development and resource mobilization processes.

Timely response to information requests and programme support requirements.

Maintenance of accurate project development and resource mobilization records.

Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and adherence to IOM policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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

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 - 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 : Mai