Programme Officer (Migrant Protection) (P)
IOMTurkey
Posted May 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization committed to humane and orderly migration. IOM provides essential services including migration management, refugee assistance, humanitarian aid, development support, human rights protection, and support for international displaced persons. With over 1 billion people on the move globally due to various factors such as climate change, conflict, and economic disparities, IOM works with partners to address these challenges and promote social and economic development through responsible migration practices.
Job Description
IOM seeks a Programme Officer (Migrant Protection) to oversee and manage the Migrant Protection programming across the CO in Ankara, Türkiye. The role requires providing technical support to government and non-government counterparts, delivering capacity-building initiatives, and overseeing direct assistance and case management for vulnerable migrants.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Migration Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in protection programming, preferably in the field of migration and refugee response
- Excellent knowledge of protection issues and international standards and frameworks related to migrant protection
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Chance to work with a leading UN agency in the field of migration
- Collaborative and diverse work environment