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Mobility VN: Programme Officer (Migration and Sustaining Peace) (P) (Internal Applicants Only)

CompanyIOM
LocationWashington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 10, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants. More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
About the Role

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

This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. 

 

Organizational Context and Scope

The IOM Office at the United Nations (IOM-UN) is tasked with maintaining and strengthening IOM’s relations with the United Nations (UN), diplomatic Missions, and non-governmental organizations, including through contributing to improving an overall understanding of migration issues, facilitating international policy dialogues on migration, and representing IOM and migration issues in conferences, meetings, and seminars. The IOM-UN contributes to improving an understanding of IOM’s mandate and actions by engaging relevant governmental, UN and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) stakeholders, in accordance with the IOM constitution, the IOM Strategy adopted in 2007 and relevant Council deliberations and resolutions.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of the IOM-UN Office and direct supervision of the Senior Policy and Programmes Officer (Peace and Humanitarian Affairs) in the Peace and Humanitarian Team, the Programme Officer (Migration and Sustaining Peace) will carry out substantive and administrative functions related to the core activities of the peace and security portfolio, in particular, supporting the Office’s engagement with the UN’s peace and security pillar by covering files related to Prevention of Violent Extremism, Counterterrorism, Youth Peace and Security, Women Peace and Security as well as various country specific files. This will include a broad range of liaison, technical and representational tasks.

 
Key Skills
LiaisonMultilateral DiplomacyStrategic PlanningPolicy AnalysisKnowledge ManagementResearch DraftingEvent CoordinationConflict SensitivityProject MonitoringIntercultural Communication
Categories
Government & Public SectorManagement & LeadershipSocial ServicesSecurity & SafetyAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Programme Officer supports the peace and security portfolio by engaging with the UN's peace and security pillar on issues like counterterrorism and youth peace and security. Responsibilities include performing substantive and administrative functions, liaison tasks, and technical representation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
22432
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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