VN-US-10-2026-087- Senior Programme Associate, USRAP

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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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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• High school diploma with 6 years of work experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant work experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Prior experience with a USRAP is strongly preferred.
   
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• Computer/software literate with good knowledge in Microsoft Office;
• Coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of project implementation and familiarity with financial, HR and business/administration procedures;
• Attention to detail and ability to organize work;
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use their own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision;
• Trouble-shooting skills

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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