Policy Associate

IntroductionEstablished 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 MigrationApplications 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 ScopeInternational Organization for Migration (IOM) has been implementing Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) projects since 2007, providing humanitarian and protection support to thousands of migrants transiting across Somalia through Migration Response Centers (MRCs) positioned along the eastern migration corridor thereby promoting safe, orderly and regular migration. Through donor-funded programmes, MPA provides four levels of assistance: 1) individual...