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Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG))​ (P3) IOM Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya at International Organization for Migration

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Job Description

Duty Station Country: Kenya

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: 18 January 2026

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.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) and the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Division, the Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) will be responsible for managing, coordinating and overseeing the activities of the relevant IBG Programme.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

1. Coordinate the overall implementation of the IBG portfolio, including, but not limited to, projects focusing on border management information systems, regular pathways, regularization, readmission cooperation, admission and stay channels, immigration policy, legal identity, counter-migrant smuggling, border and development/trade initiatives and Humanitarian Border Management, to ensure their impact, effectiveness, coherence and integrity, and their timely completion, in line with IOM’s policies, practices and the donor’s contractual requirements.

2. Provide technical inputs for the development of policy and operational resources aimed at enhancing safe, orderly, and regular migration pathways through the implementation of immigration and border governance policies and tools.

3. Provide guidance and substantive support to the Regional Office and Country Offices (COs), in coordination with IBG RTS, on emerging national and regional trends, donor priorities and resource mobilization for the development and execution of IBG projects.

4. Provide operational guidance and technical supervision on IBG projects, including managing and providing technical support to relevant programme staff, and capacity development initiatives.

5. Coordinate and conduct capacity-development activities in coordination with technical experts on IBG thematic areas including, but not limited to, document security, passport examination, legal identity, identity management, the responsible use of biometrics, readmission, cooperation, admission and stay pathways, and Advance Passenger Information, amongst others.

6. Establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with government counterparts at the technical level, to guide project implementation and the resolution of implementation related challenges, including organizing periodical meetings with relevant stakeholders.

7. Oversee the elaboration of public information and training materials, including resources for customs, border and immigration authorities, visa officers, and other border governance stakeholders for internal and external use, in coordination with IBG Specialists and other relevant Divisions.

8. Pursue the establishment of partnerships with UN Agencies, humanitarian organizations, government, and community interlocutors, and with a broad range of stakeholders towards the successful implementation of IBG programmes.

9. Contribute to advance IBG thematic areas within the respective UN Network on Migration (UNNM) and other initiatives related to institutional efforts to implement the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and strengthen migration governance.

10. Undertake travel duty as required to strengthen, coordinate and/or support programme implementation.

11. Perform any such duties as may be assigned.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
  • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

  • Experience in programme conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
  • Experience in programme development and capacity-development activities;
  • Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;
  • Familiarity with financial and business administration;
  • Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region;
  • Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders;
  • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
  • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Skills

  • Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;
  • Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills;
  • Detailed knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions;
  • Knowledge of migration data, labour migration patterns in the relevant region and ability to negotiate with government authorities;
  • Good knowledge of human and financial resources management;
  • Strong conceptualization, analytical and writing skills;
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision; and,
  • Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE

Close Date

18/01/2026

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