Vacancy for: Program Support Unit Associate

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the leading UN agency in the field of migration since 1951, is recruiting a Program Support Associate to join its team in Maputo. This is a unique opportunity for professionals who wish to contribute to a humane, orderly and beneficial migration for all, in an inclusive and high-impact work environment.

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What the role involves

Under the supervision of the Head of Mission and the Head of the Program Support Unit (PSU), the Program Support Associate will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation and oversight of projects across the IOM portfolio in Mozambique. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of results-based projects, providing technical inputs aligned with IOM and donor requirements.

• Perform institutional review of proposals, concept notes and reports, ensuring coherence with IOM global, regional and country strategies.

• Maintain an updated database of all projects and programs implemented by IOM Mozambique.

• Support knowledge management, including the collection, curation and review of content for the SharePoint platform.

• Contribute to the editing, review and translation of texts, ensuring the quality of IOM products and materials.

• Facilitate coordination and communication between field teams, Maputo-based units and internal partners and external.

• Support training activities for IOM staff on humanitarian systems, internal processes and donor protocols.

Where work makes impact

This position is crucial to strengthening the quality, consistency and timeliness of internal and external communications and reporting products, including donor reports, briefing materials, operational summaries and program tracking tools. By enhancing program support functions at the Country Office level, the Program Support Associate will directly contribute to informed decision-making, accountability and continuity of IOM programming in emergency and non-emergency contexts.

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• Degree in Business Administration or related field, with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Attention to detail and ability to methodically organize documents.

• Discretion, customer orientation and patience, with willingness to learn new things.

• Previous experience in international humanitarian organizations, governmental or non-governmental, in a multicultural context, is an advantage.

• Experience with the UN operational system is an advantage.

• Experience in migration and refugee issues, in the public or private sector, in international organizations or in society civil.

Skills

• Knowledge of international organizations and familiarity with the UN common system or similar systems is an advantage.

• Knowledge of project development, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting to donors is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in Portuguese and English (oral and written). Proficiency will be assessed during the selection process, which may include written and oral assessments.

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How to apply

Applications must be submitted by June 26, 2026. To increase your chances, read our guide "How to Get a Job in Mozambique in 2026 Even Without Experience" and discover the Best Job Sites in Mozambique to optimize your search.