Armenia

The Republic of Armenia joined IOM as a Member State in 1993. IOM activities in the country are grounded on a number of official documents signed with the Government of Armenia, including the Cooperation Agreement on Privileges and Immunities (1994) and Memorandum of Understanding (2001).

The IOM office in Yerevan was opened in 1993. The Organization's objectives in Armenia are:

• To assist the State of Armenia in achieving border management practices that strike the right balance between control and facilitation and are consistent with best international standards.
• To reduce and prevent the trafficking and smuggling of persons.
• To enhance the self-sufficiency and integration of returnees, trafficked victims, refugees, internally displaced and low income persons.
• To assist the Government in labour migration management.
• To enhance the capacity of national NGOs to address migration issues.
• To revitalize and develop rural communities.

Careers

Position	Grade	Closing Date
Enhancing Development through Diaspora Engagement in Armenia	Consultancy, Ungraded	05 February 2022

Contact information

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
14 Petros Adamyan
UN Building
Yerevan
Armenia

Tel: +374.1 058 56 92, +374.1 052 56 92
Fax: +374.1 054 33 65
Email: IOMArmenia@iom.int