Expedited Recruitment - Program Officer, Cash-Based Initiatives (CBI) (P)

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15921
Position Title: Program Officer, Cash-Based Initiatives (CBI) (P)
Duty Station City: Washington D.C.
Duty Station Country: United States of America
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (one-year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: One year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 20 July 2025

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.

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This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:

a) internal candidates; and,
b) 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. 

Organizational Context and Scope

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 Senior Program Advisor and direct supervision of the Return and Reintegration Coordinator, the Program Officer, Cash-Based Initiatives (CBI) will be based in Washington DC, USA and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide inputs to management on integrating CBI into operational plans and strategies to efficiently meet program objectives and liaise with partners and technical sectors.
2. Facilitate the design, revision and dissemination of Cash Based Intervention (CBI) tools, guidance, workplans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) enabling the implementation of efficient and effective CBI in the IOM Global AVR program operations. As needed, conduct capacity-building initiatives for program staff involved in the planning and management of CBI at the country level. 
3. Provide technical support on project activities and objectives in line with global and IOM standards for CBI, including participating in situational analysis, needs assessment, targeting and distribution.
4. If needed, support project proposal revision and endorsement processes as they pertain to the CBI portfolio; including, but not limited to, (1) assisting Country Offices to develop projects narratives and proposals in line with institutional best practices and priorities; and (2) assisting Country Offices in the integration of gender, protection and disability inclusion considerations into CBI projects. 
5. Ensure that cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, are streamlined and considered across all the IOM CBI activities.
6. Liais