Programme Officer (Immigration & Border Governance) Job IOM

Job Title: Programme Officer (Immigration & Border Governance)

Date Posted: 02/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: International Organization for Migration.

Industry: Legal

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 17/07/2026

Summary:

Looking for a legal job in Kenya? International Organization for Migration is recruiting a Programme Officer (Immigration & Border Governance). Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions is required.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (IBG), in close coordination with the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office for EHSA in Nairobi, Kenya and relevant Divisions/Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Officer will support and coordinate the development, implementation of activities as described in the RCSP workplan, along with dedicated monitoring and reporting activities for RO EHSA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall implementation of the Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme for RO EHSA, including its financial, administrative and technical implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, agreed timeline and deliverables.
• In coordination with the Programme Manager, coordinate the work of all staff assigned to the CO’s programme, as well as consultants, implementing partners and service providers recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
• Maintain close collaboration and contribute to the strengthening the partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities, national authorities, donors, development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society.
• ​Draft and produce progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the RCSP between IOM, the programmes’ donor and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support in analyzing migration related trends and issues in view of strategic, programmatic and programme-specific funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the identification of donors’ priorities and strategies, explore the possibility to develop follow up initiatives and/or initiate new programme development process in the region and draft project proposals, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
• In coordination with the Programme Manager, facilitate adequate information management on CO’s activities through regular updates, summaries, press releases, and other relevant materials that promote IOM’s visibility in the region.
• Assist in conducting contextual analysis to identify potential activities to be implemented as part of IOM’s counter migrant smuggling portfolio in line with IOM’s mandate and the priorities established by the Governments and partners in the region.
• Contribute to the development of relevant monitoring and evaluation plans and tools to track policy mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make recommendation on suitable course corrections, and supporting further development and improvements.
• ​Ensure adequate information management on programme related activities including awareness raising and visibility; provide regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Public Information Department.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees and technical working groups, as well as other forums, to facilitate proper coordination and presentation of IOM activities.
• Participate in relevant UN working groups and activities to encourage the mainstreaming of migration related issues into United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in programme management, implementation, and reporting;
• Experience in the coordination of various activities under the programme to ensure maximum outputs;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions;
• Experience in programme delivery and in-depth knowledge of IOM/UN programme/project life cycles;
• Experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred;
• Work experience in the Region is an advantage; and,
• Work experience in immigration and Border Governance (IBG) thematic areas is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of UN/IOM’s regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;
• Knowledge and experience in working with WAVE and PRIMA is an advantage;
• Sound writing, communication, and negotiation skills; and,
• Excellent organization skills, analytical, and creative thinking.

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