VN-US-10-2026-087- Senior Programme Associate, USRAP

Location: Washington, United States of America (the); Hybrid

Job Identification (Reference Number): VN-US10-2026-087
Position Title: Senior Programme Associate (USRAP)
Duty Station City: Washington, DC
Duty Station Country: United States of America 
Grade & Salary: G6, Step 1 (USD 8,439.00 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 National Programme Officer, USRAP, the Senior Programme Associate, USRAP, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.