Senior Programme Associate – Donor Liaison

About the role

The Senior Programme Associate – Donor Liaison will support IOM’s implementation of United States Government funded humanitarian and migration programmes. Reporting to the Chief of Global and Domestic Programs, the role coordinates donor liaison activities, reporting and programme development across headquarters, regional and country offices.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with U.S. Department of State bureaus (DHR, PRM, etc.) to align IOM programmes with USG funding priorities.
• Provide procedural and technical guidance to IOM offices on donor reporting, proposal development and budget preparation.
• Coordinate and edit quarterly and final project deliverables, and respond to ad‑hoc donor requests.
• Facilitate regular calls between USG donors and IOM field missions, documenting minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Organise official visits to the Washington office and support briefings for U.S. audiences.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related field, with at least five years relevant experience (or high school diploma with seven years experience).
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, UN agencies or NGOs, and working on USG‑funded humanitarian programmes.
• Understanding of migration issues and familiarity with U.S. State Department structures is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to use PRIMA and SAM.gov platforms.