VN-US10-2026-056 Senior Programme Associate, USRAP

Job Identification (Reference Number): VN-US10-2026-056
Position Title: Senior Programme Associate (USRAP)
Duty Station City: Washington, DC
Duty Station Country: United States of America 
Grade & Salary: G6, Step 1 (USD 7,718.17 Monthly)
Contract Type: One-Year Fixed Term
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice 
Initial duration: 12 Months

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operates globally, providing resettlement opportunities to refugees through a network of IOM-managed Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs), movement operations, migration health services, and associated program support functions. IOM Washington provides strategic oversight and direction for all USRAP operations, supporting global partners including the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), and other stakeholders.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Programme Support Coordinator, USRAP, the direct supervision of USRAP HR Business Partner, the Senior Programme Associate, USRAP, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.

1. Assist the programme management in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of programme activities, liaising with global staff, Movement Operations, HR and Finance teams and other stakeholders on administrative, procurement, and programmatic matters. 
2. Provide communication and technical support to the programme management in liaising with government officials, embassies, UN agencies, other organizations, and representatives of the media, including drafting correspondence, translations, presentations and narrative and statistical reports as per IOM and/or donor requirements.
3. Facilitate knowledge management by creating and maintaining SharePoint sites, directories, databases, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the relevant programmes.
4. Organize USRAP activities, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and arranging duty travel for relating staff as needed with all necessary preparations.
5. Coordinate closely with relevant administrative units to ensure adherence to job architectures, and assist in recruitment, onboarding, and separation processes for USRAP, covering purchase orders, facility requirements, office moves, inventory management, and official visits.
6. Organize special events, workshops, seminars, and conferences related to USRAP, handling all logistical and administrative details from venue selection to attendee communication.
7. Compile, summarize, analyze, and present data on USRAP topics, trends on beneficiary attendance, and support Managers in the drafting of key programme status reports, identifying shortfalls and suggesting corrective measures.
8. Undertake duty travel, as required, to participate in relevant internal and external events, and assist Managers in representing the USRAP, maintaining comprehensive records, and assisting with Monitoring and Evaluation activitie