USG Donor Liaison & Programs Specialist

IOM; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Office in Washington D.C. seeks a Senior Programme Associate (Donor Liaison) to enhance IOM's capacity in USG-funded programs.

The role focuses on coordinating donor reporting and providing guidance to field missions within a USG humanitarian portfolio. Education requires a relevant degree with five years of experience, or a high school diploma with seven years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies) with five years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs.
• Experience working with or on U.S. Government-funded humanitarian programs.
• Understanding of migration issues and the U.S. Department of State's structure is advantageous.
• Field experience in humanitarian, development, or migration programming is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with U.S. Department of State bureaus to advance program implementation and align with USG funding priorities.
• Serve as the primary support focal point for senior managers on donor-related matters.
• Assist in developing tools and guidance for field missions to improve project proposals and reports.
• Support coordination and development of liaison mechanisms between IOM and USG grant managers and financial managers, responding to routine inquiries.
• Oversee and coordinate reporting processes to DOS bureaus, including reviewing and editing deliverables and advising on reporting expectations.
• Facilitate regular calls between donors and IOM field missions, documenting minutes and supporting follow-up actions.
• Provide procedural and technical guidance to IOM offices on identifying funding opportunities and addressing challenges.
• Contribute to knowledge management mechanisms for awards.
• Provide technical and administrative support for proposal development and submission for DOS funding.
• Coordinate official visits and meetings with donor officials.
• Undertake travel as necessary to support duties and strengthen relationships.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Verbal and written communication

Under pressure

Collaborative

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science / International Relations / Development Studies

High School diploma with 7+ years experience

Tools

PRIMA

SAM.gov

Job description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Office in Washington D.C. seeks a Senior Programme Associate (Donor Liaison) to enhance IOM's capacity in USG-funded programs.

The role focuses on coordinating donor reporting and providing guidance to field missions within a USG humanitarian portfolio. Education requires a relevant degree with five years of experience, or a high school diploma with seven years.