Programme Officer (Protection Mainstreaming) (P)

IOM•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Programme Officer (Protection Mainstreaming) supports the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by providing technical support and recommendations on protection mainstreaming. The role operates under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Support Officer, USRAP, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, Protection Mainstreaming, coordinating closely with Movement Operations, Resettlement Support Center Protection Mainstreaming colleagues, and relevant colleagues at headquarters. The officer helps improve assistance to beneficiaries, identify protection risks and gaps, develop guidance and training, monitor and evaluate activities, build networks, and support dialogue. The role also serves as the PSEA Focal Point for the Global Office in Washington, DC, and other IOM offices in the United States. The position requires upholding protection mainstreaming standards and IOM conduct requirements, and undertaking duty travel as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution and two years of relevant professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in these fields and four years of relevant professional experience.
Professional experience working on protection mainstreaming in programming related to resettlement and complementary pathways, migration, the United Nations, or international organizations.
Experience developing guidance and training, and delivering training.
Demonstrated background and knowledge of migration issues, preferably in an international context.
Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of protection mainstreaming principles, including safety, dignity, accessibility, accountability, and beneficiary-centered approaches.
Analytical skills, including assessing risks, identifying protection gaps, and translating findings into practical recommendations.
Training and facilitation skills, including the ability to deliver clear, practical, and engaging sessions to diverse audiences.
Excellent communication skills, including preparing interim, final, and ad hoc situation reports.
Organizational skills, including planning work, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to consolidate and analyze information from multiple sources and produce high-quality reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Interpersonal and coordination skills, including engagement with UN agencies, government counterparts, and implementing partners.
Judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently within assigned areas.
Fluency in English, oral and written.
Ability to demonstrate IOM values and competencies, including inclusion, integrity, professionalism, courage, empathy, teamwork, delivering results, knowledge-sharing, accountability, communication, leadership, empowering others, building trust, strategic thinking, and humility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the USRAP, particularly in activities requiring interaction with beneficiaries.
Experience speaking publicly on protection mainstreaming issues.
Knowledge of current refugee-context issues related to the protection of and assistance to diverse populations.
Proficiency with Stabilizing At-Risk Communities and Enhancing Migration Management to Enable Smooth Transitions (START).
Working knowledge of another official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support USRAP protection mainstreaming activities, including improving beneficiary assistance; analyzing risks and protection gaps; developing guidance, tools, and training; monitoring and evaluating activities; building networks; supporting dialogue; and providing training.
Support efforts to center beneficiary voices by establishing stakeholder consultations, developing standards for receiving and responding to input, reviewing Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms for accessibility, conducting feedback sessions when required, and supporting beneficiary-facing RSC Protection Mainstreaming and Movement Operations work.
Coordinate with IOM offices hosting USRAP activities to develop and conduct risk analysis exercises and identify and address protection gaps in operational activities.
Research, review, edit, and write tailored USRAP guidance, tools, and training materials using IOM and external materials, site visits, discussions with personnel and managers, beneficiary feedback, and liaison with external organizations.
Work with the Senior Programme Coordinator and the USRAP Global Coordination Office team to develop and update monitoring and evaluation methodologies, approaches, and tools; participate in field visits as needed.
Help guide and train global networks of protection mainstreaming champions, supporting high-quality work, continuous improvement, and regular exchange of feedback and ideas.
Provide webinars and in-person training within IOM and, if requested, other organizations; support Training of Trainers sessions and advanced training skills courses as needed.
Serve as PSEA Focal Point for the Global Office in Washington, DC, and other IOM offices in the United States; support day-to-day PSEA activities, provide technical input, participate in interagency coordination, and support implementation of the PSEA workplan and assigned actions.
Advise staff on PSEA issues, follow reporting requirements, provide regular PSEA training to staff in the United States, and report on PSEA work to the Global Office and IOM headquarters as needed.
Represent IOM’s technical expertise on protection mainstreaming in internal and external forums, including UN system-wide initiatives; attend meetings, workshops, and conferences as requested; prepare reports, presentations, and background documents; and amplify USRAP work where possible.
Uphold Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards and IOM Standards of Conduct, maintain professional and impartial interactions, and alert supervisors or management to non-compliance by personnel or partners.
Undertake duty travel as required for monitoring missions, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.