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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic
Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated
States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and
female candidates.
Context:
IOM is the leading organization in the field of migration and has a staffing complement of
20,000+ staff in more than 580 locations worldwide.
Under the direct supervision of Senior Director, Office of Partnerships, Communication and
Advocacy (OPAC), the Director of the Global Office in Washington, D.C. is accountable and
responsible for the management of the representation of IOM towards all institutions in the
United States of America, and directly manages the liaison, fundraising and positioning of IOM
with the United States through the Global Office in Washington, D.C.
The Global Office in Washington, D.C. is staffed with Global Thematic Specialists (GTSs), who
provide thematic guidance, endorsement support for proposals and reports to IOM offices
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