Introduction

Established 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.

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Applications 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 Scope

IOM Mexico plays a leading technical role on internal displacement, supporting the Government of Mexico in strengthening legal frameworks, public policies, and institutional capacities to prevent, respond to, and identify durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Through pioneering research, evidence generation, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives at the federal, state, and municipal levels, the Organization has contributed to increasing the visibility and understanding of internal displacement dynamics in the country while promoting multisectoral responses grounded in human rights, gender equality, and inclusion.

IOM Mexico also co-leads inter-agency coordination efforts on internal displacement, advances protection mechanisms for affected populations, and provides technical support to authorities in the development of tools, protocols, referral pathways, and prevention strategies aimed at reducing displacement risks and ensuring the protection of affected communities.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the IDP Protection Project Associate, the Project Associate (Internal Displacement) will be responsible for carrying out the following activities:

📌 SVN-2026 Project Associate (Ciudad de México)
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📍 Ciudad de México