Job Description
"This vacancy is only open to Internal & Separated Staff"
Job Identification (Reference Number): EXPEDITED SVN-US10-2026-025
Position Title: Senior Movement Operations Associate, Compliance
Duty Station City: Washington D.C.
Duty Station Country: United States of America
Grade & Salary: G6, Step 1 (USD 6329.75 Monthly)
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 12 months
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.
Under the overall supervision of the Global Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of Senior Operations Officer, the Senior Movement Operations Associate, Compliance is responsible for undertaking compliance activities, with the following duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Safeguarding Programme Integrity: In close coordination with the Senior Operations officer in the USA and in coordination with the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit, undertake compliance activities, including monitoring and evaluation of programmatic and organizational policies, requriements, and guidelines in the USA movement operations.
- Data Collection: In close coordination with the Senior Operations Officer in the USA in and the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit, oversee and assist with the design, usage and implementation of data collection tools, including other tools and activities pertaining to implementing and monitoring compliance with relevant programme requirements and integrity. Conduct surveys, observations and assessments in the country office, as required.
- Data Quality: Assist in ensuring a high quality of data by confirming accurate collection, entering, maintaining, safeguarding and reporting of data related to the operationalization of USRAP programmatic, RMM's and organizational policies, requirements, and guidelines in the USA.
- Compliance Monitoring: In close coordination with the Senior Operations Officer in the USA in and the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit, conduct regular compliance monitoring, including supporting the conduct of the CMS exercises, conduct regular spot checks, reporting to the Senior Operations Officer, and assisting in increasing staff’s knowledge of the requirements of the programmatic and organizational policies and guidelines through regular, accurate information sharing, and advising Project Managers.
- Awareness Raising: In close coordination with the Senior Operations Officer in the USA in and the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit, lead activities pertaining to increasing staff’s knowledge of programmatic and organizational policies, requirements, and guidelines through regular, and accurate information sharing, advising Project Managers, and answering staff questions.
- Follow up: In close coordination with the Senior Operations Officer in the USA in and the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit, assist with developing and implementing plans to facilitate full compliance with the programmatic, RMM's and organizational policies, requirements, and guidelines and help the Senior Operations officer to address any compliance violations in the USA.
- Compliance Approaches: As necessary, provide technical and administrative support to the Senior Operations Officer in the USA in and the Programme monitoring and evaluation unit in identifying, adjusting and implementing approaches to compliance with programmatic and organizational policies, requirements, and guidelines in the USA.
- Compliance Knowledge Management: Organize, coordinate and maintain detailed records of documents and activities pertaining to the compliance with the programmatic and organizational policies, requirements, and guidelines. Support reporting pertaining to complaince of the Country Office to the USRAP Global Management team and RMM HQ.
- Confidentiality: Maintain and promote the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Senior Operations officer in the USA of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by IOM staff members or partners.
- Quality: Facilitate observations of the movement operations activities in the USA operation, analize and report results to the Senior Operations officer for decision making about capacity building needs and required changes in the procedures.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
University degree in a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of work experience; or,
Completed secondary education with six years of relevant working experience.
- At least 4-6 years of relevant experience (please see above) in such areas as migrant assistance, refugee resettlement, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, travel industry and education sector, etc.
- Prior Movement Operations experience, transportation-related and/or management experience a strong advantage.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
- Experience in developing data collection tools and collecting and analyzing data.
- Experience in compliance or related field is desirable.
- Work experience in IOM or other UN agency is a strong advantage.
Good quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
Thorough knowledge of English language.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to organise.
Self-motivated, objective driven and able to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Computer/software literate with good knowledge in Microsoft Office.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No