Special Advisor to the Director General (P) (Internal applicants only) at IOM

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Advice, Policy Development, Organizational Leadership, Global Positioning, Coordination, Oversight

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17980 Position Title: Special Advisor to the Director General Duty Station City: Geneva Duty Station Country: Switzerland Grade: P-5 Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) Recruiting Type: Professional Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Closing date: 20 January 2026 Introduction: 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 This vacancy are open only to: a) internal candidates and b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process. This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time. Context: The Director General (DG) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is elected by the Council and exercises constitutional authority to manage the Organization and carry out activities within its mandate by formulating coherent policies and ensuring that programme development is consistent with strategic priorities. Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Executive Office, the Special Advisor to the DG will be responsible and accountable for providing high-level strategic advice and recommendations to the DG ensuring strategic coherence across external engagements, policy priorities, and organizational leadership functions. The role provides authoritative guidance, coordination, and oversight to advance the DG’s mandate and strengthen IOM’s global positioning.

Responsibilities

The Special Advisor to the Director General will provide high-level strategic advice and recommendations to ensure coherence across external engagements and policy priorities. The role includes guiding and overseeing efforts to advance the Director General's mandate and strengthen the organization's global positioning.