Director, UN Network Migration Secretariat; D

Job Identification

Job Identification (Reference Number):
18559

Position Title:

Director, UN Network on Migration Secretariat
Duty Station City:
Geneva
Duty Station Country:
Switzerland
Grade:
D1
Contract Type:
Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type:
Director
Vacancy Type:
Vacancy Notice
Initial duration:1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date:
05 February 2026

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

Second-tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

IOM is committed to bringing together the United Nations (UN) system in supporting the implementation, follow-up and review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). To this end, the UN established a Network on Migration (Network) to ensure effective, timely and coordinated system-wide support to Member States, with IOM serving as both Coordinator and Secretariat. In carrying out its mandate, the Network prioritizes the rights and wellbeing of migrants and communities of destination, origin, and transit, placing emphasis on issues where a common UN system approach adds value and from which results and impact can be readily gauged.

The Network respects the principles of the GCM and is guided, inter alia, by the UN Charter, international law, and the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

Established by the Director General of IOM, the Network Secretariat is responsible for servicing all aspects of the work of the Network.

Under the overall supervision of the Director General and direct supervision of the Senior Director of the Office for Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications (OPAC), the Director, UN Network on Migration Secretariat will be responsible and accountable for the following duties: