Introduction
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. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
IOM UK delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on migration and development, protection, diaspora engagement, remittances, and provision of immigration advice.
IOM works to empower migrants and diaspora communities, facilitating their safe navigation of mobility pathways, ensuring access to essential services and amplifying their contributions to community development. Our goal is to harness the full spectrum of mobility benefits, enabling individuals and communities to flourish within a well-connected and accessible global landscape. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging with diaspora communities as valuable partners for both development and humanitarian initiatives.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Head of Unit, and in close coordination with relevant Divisions/Departments/Units at Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ), the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the relevant projects within the Migration and Development unit.
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