IntroductionEstablished 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.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for MigrationInternal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy.
For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM,



staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and ScopeUnder the overall and direct supervison of the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO), the Information Security Officer ensures that IT systems, services, and data in the IOM-ICT ecosystem meet NIST cybersecurity standards.

Key responsibilities
include developing and improving information and data security policies and controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with business units to maintain security requirements throughout system lifecycles.
The role requires collaboration, governance and technical leadership, and translating security needs into solutions, with frequent support of other teams.
This position reports to the Senior Information Security Officer within the Information Security & Risk Management Unit. All IOM staff must perform duties according to

job description
s, delegated authorities, UN and IOM rules, and uphold IOM’s values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

📌 Information and Communications Technology (Valencia)
🏢 IOM - International Organization for Migration
📍 Valencia