Administrative Officer – Professional

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking an Administrative Officer to support the Deputy Director General for Operations in Geneva. The role ensures smooth day‑to‑day functioning of the office, manages priorities, and contributes to quality control across administrative, planning and reporting activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide broad‑based administrative, coordination and analytical support to senior management.
• Manage schedules, meetings, travel arrangements and documentation for the DDG‑O.
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Coordinate with human resources, finance and procurement units as needed.
• Maintain filing systems and document‑management platforms.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Management, International Relations or related field with at least two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with four years of experience.
• Experience in administrative or coordination roles within an international, governmental or non‑governmental organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and support senior officials.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with collaboration or document‑management platforms.