VN 2026 019 | Senior Migration Health Associate (Project MERLA)

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

Under  the  overall  supervision  of  the  Head  of  Sub-Office  (HoSO)  in  Cotabato  and  with  direct  administrative  supervision  of  the Head  of  Satellite Office  in Marawi  and  technical oversight  of  the  National Migration Health Officer MERLA  in Cotabato,  the  successful candidate  is  responsible and  accountable for  supporting the fulfillment of quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The candidate is expected to work  closely with Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM, Department of Health Region 9, and provinces and  cities  of Lanao  del Sur and Marawi City,  to coordinate quality data collection,  analysis, monitoring,  evaluation, and reporting of the project, in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments.