VN 030-GN10-2026-Senior Protection Associate (Counter-Trafficking and Protection)-G6

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.

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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the MPRR Project Manager and direct supervision of the Counter-Trafficking & Protection Officer, and in close cooperation with relevant units, the Senior Protection Associate (Counter-Trafficking and Protection) will support the operational implementation and coordination of protection activities, including child protection, counter-trafficking and smuggling of migrants, GBV, Disability Inclusion, assistance to vulnerable migrants, and overall specialized protection programming in the CO.

1. Assist the supervisor in capacity building, training, monitoring and technical support to Protection case workers and protection focal points in the mission.
2. Support reporting against set protection indicators.
3. Provide technical support on Protection standards and institutional guidelines to case managers to facilitate adequate identification, needs assessment and assistance provision to beneficiaries.
4. Support the identification and development of partnerships and referrals pathways for the assistance of migrants.
5. Support the implementation and monitoring of protection activities and case management, including contributing to quality control of case management processes in line with IOM standards and reviewing case files and follow up actions.
6. Contribute to the collection and analysis of information on protection risks, trends, and service gaps.
7. Support the supervisor in case allocation, follow-up, and workload management of protection cases, as well as referral to external partners.
8. Contribute to the consolidation and analysis of case data to support internal reporting (activity reports, protection briefs) and protection analysis.
9. In absence of the supervisor, support the continued functioning of protection activities and coordination with relevant units.
10. Participate in conferences, workshops, working groups and meetings related to protection.
11. Any other duties that may be assigned.

 • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High school diploma with six (06) years of relevant experience

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

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 French and 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.

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

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