EU Partnerships Lead – Global Gateway Strategy

IOM - UN Migration; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM - UN Migration in Brussels invites applications for a Senior Partnerships Officer to drive strategic engagement with European Union institutions and Brussels-based partners, with a focus on Global Gateway, mobility and development priorities. You will coordinate with Resource Mobilization, Programme Support and Private Sector Divisions to advance partnerships and donor engagement.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in EU external action, proposal development and multi-stakeholder

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field with several years of experience in EU external action and partnerships.
• Proven experience engaging with EU institutions, member states and international partners.
• Strong writing, negotiation and representational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with EU institutions and Brussels partners on Global Gateway initiatives.
• Advise on partnerships, donor engagement, and resource mobilization across HQ and field offices.
• Develop concept notes, proposals and partnership products aligned with EU priorities.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure coherent engagement with European Union and partners.
• Monitor EU policy developments and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

EU institutions knowledge

External action frameworks

Donor liaison

Strategic engagement

Policy analysis

Partnership development

Strategic advisory

Proposal development

Education

Master’s or higher in Political/Social Sciences, IR, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Law or related field

University degree with extensive relevant experience

Job description

IOM - UN Migration in Brussels invites applications for a Senior Partnerships Officer to drive strategic engagement with European Union institutions and Brussels-based partners, with a focus on Global Gateway, mobility and development priorities. You will coordinate with Resource Mobilization, Programme Support and Private Sector Divisions to advance partnerships and donor engagement.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in EU external action, proposal development and multi-stakeholder