Quality Assurance and Policy Lead (P)

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17873
Position Title: Quality Assurance and Policy Lead (P)
Duty Station City: Vienna
Duty Station Country: Austria
Grade: P-3
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: 22 December 2025

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.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope 

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) reports to the Director General and is responsible for internal audit, advisory, investigations, and evaluations services. OIO provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. 

The Quality Assurance and Policy Officer will report to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit, and will be responsible for implementing and maintaining key elements of the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) for the Internal Audit Division. The successful candidate will review internal audit documentation and verify they meet the Division’s standards for quality and effectiveness.