Programme Officer

The officer supports IOM engagement with the UN peace and security pillar, covering counterterrorism, prevention of violent extremism, youth and women peace and security, policy inputs, coordination and knowledge management.

Department: Peace and Humanitarian Team, IOM-UN Office

• Support IOM engagement with the UN peace and security pillar and humanitarian architecture
• Act as focal point on counterterrorism, prevention of violent extremism, youth peace and security, and women peace and security
• Draft reports, guidance, programme and policy documents, briefing materials and talking points
• Coordinate technical inputs to UN counter-terrorism coordination mechanisms and related working groups
• Coordinate with UN counterterrorism entities on prevention of violent extremism and border security governance
• Support IOM participation in task force meetings and responses to UN Secretariat and permanent mission requests
• Organise visits and meetings for IOM chiefs of mission and senior representatives in New York
• Monitor peace and security policy processes and maintain resource mobilisation and knowledge management records

• Vacancy is open only to internal and internal-equivalent candidates through IOM's competitive mobility exercise
• Master's degree in political science, international relations or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor's degree with seven years
• Experience liaising with governmental representatives, diplomatic authorities, civil society organisations and UN entities
• Experience working in a multilateral system, preferably a UN context, and familiarity with the UN system and its main organs
• Experience in migration, development, humanitarian crises, and peace and security-related programming and policy issues
• Experience organising webinars or events with UN partners
• Experience preparing presentations and external outreach materials
• Fluency in English is required

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile
• Offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar positions for 24 months