VN-US-10-2026-087- Senior Programme Associate, USRAP

IOM•Washington, DC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Programme Associate supports the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), which provides global refugee resettlement opportunities through IOM-managed Resettlement Support Centers, movement operations, migration health services and program support. Based in Washington, DC, the role supports IOM Washington’s strategic oversight and direction of USRAP operations and coordination with government and other global partners. The position works under the general supervision of the Senior Programme Support Coordinator, USRAP, and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, USRAP. The role supports programme planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring; communications and technical support; knowledge management; administrative and human-resource processes; event logistics; data analysis and reporting; and monitoring and evaluation. It requires maintaining confidentiality and data integrity, following applicable procedures and standards, and upholding protection mainstreaming and professional conduct in interactions with migrants, colleagues and partners. The position is a one-year fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 12 months. The stated salary is USD 8,439.00 monthly.

Requirements

High school diploma and 6 years of work experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution and 4 years of relevant work experience.
Fluency in English, oral and written.
Computer/software literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Coordination skills and ability to work effectively in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.
Knowledge of project implementation and familiarity with financial, HR and business or administrative procedures.
Attention to detail and ability to organize work.
Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
Self-motivation, objective-driven approach, initiative and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with USRAP is strongly preferred.
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations or government institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
Experience liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

Assist programme management with planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring programme activities, liaising with global staff, Movement Operations, HR, Finance and other stakeholders on administrative, procurement and programmatic matters.
Provide communication and technical support to programme management in liaising with government officials, embassies, UN agencies, other organizations and media representatives; draft correspondence, translations, presentations, and narrative and statistical reports as required by IOM or donors.
Create and maintain SharePoint sites, directories, databases and Standard Operating Procedures to facilitate programme knowledge management.
Organize USRAP activities, schedule appointments, manage calendars and arrange staff duty travel, including necessary preparations.
Coordinate with administrative units to ensure adherence to job architectures and assist with recruitment, onboarding and separation processes, purchase orders, facility requirements, office moves, inventory management and official visits.
Organize USRAP events, workshops, seminars and conferences, managing logistics and administration from venue selection through attendee communication.
Compile, summarize, analyze and present USRAP data and beneficiary-attendance trends; support managers in drafting programme status reports, identifying shortfalls and suggesting corrective measures.
Undertake required duty travel to participate in internal and external events; assist managers in representing USRAP, maintain comprehensive records and support monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure contract compliance.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of applicable SOPs, systems, databases and IOM Standards of Conduct; protect the confidentiality and integrity of paperwork in accordance with SOPs, conduct standards and data-protection rules.
Uphold Protection Mainstreaming Minimum Standards; remain professional, impartial and unbiased in interactions with migrants and colleagues; follow IOM conduct and PSEA instructions; and alert supervisors or management to non-compliance by IOM personnel or partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.