Expedited SVN: Senior Global Programme Manager (Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration) (P)

IOM•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. This is an expedited recruitment process open only to internal candidates and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process. This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time. Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) is one of the core areas of IOM expertise, and a field in which the organization has over 40 years of experience. IOM USA works with the US Department of State to provide eligible beneficiaries, both in the United States and in third countries, with their access to assisted voluntary return to their countries of origin or of legal status in a safe and dignified manner. In addition to travel arrangements, IOM’s assistance may include counselling of voluntary returnees, acquisition of travel documents, provision of medical or other escorts, departure, transit and arrival assistance. Under the overall supervision of the Director of IOM’s Global Office in Washington and direct supervision of the Chief, Global and Domestic Programmes Unit, the Senior Global Programme Manager (AVR) will be based in Washington DC, USA.