International Organization for Migration is looking for a VN Mobility: Programme Officer (Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM)) (P)

Application deadline: 07/20/2026, 11:59 PM

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)

Initial Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Grade: P-2

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

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

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization's work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate to the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM's operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more that 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide.

Movement Operations departments in various IOM Country Offices (COs), coordinated under the unit of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM's Geneva Headquarters (HQ), are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM's auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of RMM and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (RMM), the Programme Officer (RMM) will assist in the implementation of the RMM projects, primarily through administrative support, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the RMM projects, assist in carrying out immediate to long-term objectives as defined in the programme documents, including support for country assessments, and implementation of activities to develop or strengthen refugee resettlement programmes.
• Support project review and endorsement for Country Offices outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) for new and ongoing projects that have resettlement and/or movement components, including the development of project proposals, appeals, and response plans.
• Supervise and provide guidance to staff on the delivery of RMM strategy, institutional policies, project development and implementation.
• Liaise internally with the IOM divisions and units for organizing meetings, drafting meeting summaries, collecting information, preparing talking points, and compiling inputs.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the RMM Strategy.
• Facilitate RMM contributions to the mainstreaming of institutional policies, including Institutional Questionnaire, Workplans, Strategic Results Framework, and Global Crisis Response Platform across RMM operations, including the developing and rolling out of guidance and tools.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to RMM communications and public information activities, by contributing to the development of slide presentations, press notes, talking points, situation reports, and newsletters.
• Develop infographics representing programme achievements on resettlement and other components for inclusion in the RMM Portal and other fora.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in external events with other UN agencies, states, intergovernmental bodies and the private sector.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor’s in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in project development and/or working for an organization which provides humanitarian assistance;
• Experience in research, writing, outreach, data collection and analysis as well as communications;
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting.

Skills

• Computer literate, well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and design software;
• Familiarity with IOM’s role in resettlement and movement operations.

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
• 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

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 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 all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

While we do our best in sharing high quality job postings, Jobs in Geneva can't guarantee or be made responsible for the content in the postings (e.g. specified deadlines or links).