National Programme Officer – Protection Mainstreaming

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a National Programme Officer to lead protection mainstreaming within the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The role is based in Washington D.C. and supports the delivery of case processing, health assessments, cultural orientation, transportation, and travel‑loan services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight and guidance to IOM’s global support for USRAP resettlement programmes.
• Coordinate protection mainstreaming activities to ensure safety, dignity, accessibility and accountability for displaced persons.
• Support case processing, migration health assessments, cultural orientation training, organized transportation and travel‑loan administration.
• Collaborate with the Department of Operations and Emergencies, Resettlement and Movement Division and external partners.

Required profile

• Open to internal, separated staff and external applicants; first‑tier candidates include internal and external women.
• Experience in migration, refugee resettlement or protection‑related programmes.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, UN‑related environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract (NO‑B grade) with a monthly salary of USD 12,309.83.
• Opportunity to contribute to a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides reasonable accommodation during recruitment.