The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading United Nations agency on migration, is inviting qualified professionals to apply for the position of Policy Officer (P-2) at its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals passionate about migration policy, governance, international cooperation, and evidence-based policymaking to contribute to global efforts that promote safe, orderly, and humane migration.
Working within IOM’s Migration Policy Division, the successful candidate will help support governments by providing strategic policy advice, conducting policy analysis, strengthening migration governance, and contributing to the implementation of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) and the IOM Policy Agenda.
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
About the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization working on migration issues worldwide and is a Related Organization of the United Nations.
IOM works closely with governments, international organizations, civil society, and communities to promote humane and orderly migration that benefits both migrants and societies. The organization supports countries by saving lives, protecting people on the move, responding to displacement, facilitating pathways for regular migration, and providing technical expertise and policy guidance.
Operating in countries across the globe, IOM is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where employees can contribute to meaningful international development and humanitarian efforts.
About the Policy Officer (P-2) Position
The Policy Officer will work under the supervision of the Chief of the Migration Policy Division and the Senior Policy Development and Coordination Officer.
The role focuses on supporting governments and IOM offices worldwide through evidence-based migration policy development, strategic analysis, institutional coordination, and policy implementation.
The successful candidate will collaborate with IOM Headquarters, Regional Offices, Country Offices, governments, and international partners to strengthen migration governance and institutional policy capacity.
Key Responsibilities
The selected Policy Officer will be responsible for:
- Supporting migration policy advisory services for IOM Country and Regional Offices.
- Conducting policy analysis and coordinating expert inputs for migration policy development.
- Supporting the implementation of the IOM Policy Agenda.
- Coordinating priority migration policy processes with governments and regional offices.
- Developing policy intelligence, strategic analysis, foresight, and evidence-based analytical products.
- Supporting the implementation of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) and related data initiatives.
- Coordinating national and local migration governance assessments.
- Producing analytical reports and promoting evidence-informed migration policymaking.
- Drafting high-quality policy papers, briefing notes, speeches, technical guidance, and strategic reports.
- Promoting collaboration across IOM Headquarters, Regional Offices, and Country Offices.
- Supporting capacity-building initiatives, workshops, technical assistance, and government engagement.
- Contributing to proposal development, donor reporting, partnership building, and fundraising opportunities.
- Participating in international meetings, workshops, and technical consultations.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field with at least two years of relevant professional experience, or
- A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above disciplines with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Degrees must be obtained from accredited institutions recognized by the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Professional Experience
Ideal candidates should demonstrate experience in:
- Migration policy development.
- Migration governance.
- Public policy analysis.
- Policy advisory services.
- Government engagement.
- Technical assistance.
- Capacity-building initiatives.
- Policy dialogues.
- Programme or project management.
- Partnership development.
Experience working at national, regional, or international levels is highly desirable.
Required Skills
Candidates should have:
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Outstanding English drafting and report-writing skills.
- Experience preparing policy papers and technical documents.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to build partnerships across multicultural environments.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
- Knowledge of migration governance frameworks, migration policy processes, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Experience with Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) or similar analytical tools is considered an advantage.
Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an advantage.
Why Work at IOM?
Joining IOM provides professionals with an opportunity to:
- Contribute to global migration governance.
- Influence evidence-based international migration policy.
- Work alongside governments and international organizations.
- Collaborate with experts from around the world.
- Support initiatives that improve migration management and protect vulnerable populations.
- Build an international career within the United Nations system.
- Gain exposure to high-level policy development and international cooperation.
Duty Station
The successful candidate will be based at:
Geneva, Switzerland
Important Information
This vacancy forms part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise and is open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements before applying.
IOM is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity, inclusion, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect in the workplace.
The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, harassment, exploitation, abuse, and fraud throughout its recruitment process.
Importantly, IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than:
July 14, 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official IOM Careers portal to review the complete vacancy announcement, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.
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Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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