IOM-UN Migration Hiring “Senior Programme Associate” at Islamabad || Oct-2025
Exciting Job Opportunity at International Organization for Migration – United Nations (IOM-UN)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants.
IOM-UN is looking to hire “Senior Programme Associate (Cash for Protection)“ at Islamabad.
Details are as follows:
Position Title: Senior Programme Associate (Cash for Protection)
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Grade: G-6
Job Schedule: Full Time
Organizational Context and Scope:
Unprecedented monsoon rainfall in 2022 caused widespread floods in Pakistan, affecting over 30 million people. While Pakistan is still recovering from the 2022 floods, it remains highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards. In addition, Pakistan is hosting over 2 million Afghan nationals, many of whom lack access to protection services. IOM is providing specialised Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services to Afghan nationals, host communities and flood-affected communities across Pakistan.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Protection) and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the incumbent will assist and support the implementation of Cash for Protection (CfP) interventions in Pakistan.
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the Senior Programme Associate (Cash for Protection) will support the coordination and implementation of CfP interventions under the Protection Unit .
Required Qualification and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelors or Equivalent or Higher degree in development studies, political sciences, social sciences, gender studies, law, human rights or other relevant field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience
- High School Degree/Certificate in the above relevant fields with 6 years of experience
Experience:
- Experience in cash programming in humanitarian contexts, including CfP and work in emergency environments;
- Knowledge of protection principles, including those related to gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and community-based protection approaches.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national or international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in project management;
- Strong experience with databases, assessment tools and reporting;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions or organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Skills:
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of CBI
- Familiar with innovative systems used in humanitarian sectors and a fast learner
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and beneficiaries.
- Strong knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations tools and methodologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
- Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required (oral and written).
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Plan and implement project activities and objectives in line with global and IOM standards for Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) and in close coordination with the Protection Officer and the Programme Coordinator (Protection), including conducting situational analysis, needs assessment, targeting and distribution.
- Coordinate and monitor the operational, administrative and financial aspects of CfP in accordance with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and donor agreements.
- Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, in all CBI activities.
- Support in the identification and monitoring of adequate transfer mechanisms and financial service providers to facilitate safe, efficient and effective implementation of CfP.
- Support, in close coordination with other CBI staff, in the implementation of needs and market assessments to gather information to be used for the selection, design and implementation of the most appropriate CfP modalities.
- Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical guidelines in close coordination with colleagues to facilitate an efficient and effective CfP delivery, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures for CBI.
- Assist the Protection Officer in monitoring the work of the field teams, implementing partners and financial service providers involved in the implementation of CfP activities and provide them with technical guidance and capacity-building in order to achieve outcome and impact of projects and accountability to beneficiaries in line with IOM and donor policies.
- Support in the preparation of concept notes, sections of project proposals, project narratives, workplans and other project-related documents in close coordination with relevant units, as needed.
- Monitor the implementation of CfP activity according to the workplan, document and evaluate results, identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Support report writing to present information and data related to CfP in Pakistan and the preparation of reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation, as needed.
- Undertake regular duty travel to monitor project implementation and provide on-site guidance to the teams and verify that activities are conducted in line with donor requirements and project documents.
- Assisting with other tasks, as needed.
Notes:
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Last Date to Apply: 05 October, 2025
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