Job Identification (Reference Number): 17672
Position Title: Programme Support Officer (3 Positions)
Duty Station City: Baghdad (1 Position) and Erbil (2 Positions)
Duty Station Country: Iraq
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (6 Months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
Closing date: 27 November 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.

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

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. 

Context
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCOM), the direct supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator, and in coordination with various programmatic units, the Programme Support Officer will assist in the development and implementation of the country office’s (CO) resource mobilization and external liaison functions that respond to new and emerging challenges for IOM Iraq. Tasks will also include project development, reporting and fundraising actions, as well as internal coordination and knowledge management.