Exciting Career Opportunities at IOM – Nairobi, Kenya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, is pleased to announce the launch of its new e-recruitment platform effective January 13, 2025. This improved system will enhance your application experience. Please note that while applications already submitted via the previous platform remain valid, new users must create a new profile by selecting “Apply Now” on any active job vacancy.
IOM is currently seeking skilled and passionate professionals for four critical roles at its Nairobi Regional Office. These roles offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment supporting humanitarian and development programs across the East, Horn, and Southern Africa region.
1. Regional Risk and Compliance Officer (P)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 21 May 2025
Job Description:
The Regional Risk and Compliance Officer will play a pivotal role in strengthening risk management practices across Country Offices (COs) within the region. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing advice on and supporting the implementation of institutional risk identification, management, and mitigation policies.
- Ensuring that Country Offices are aligned with organizational risk and compliance standards.
- Supporting audit preparedness and liaising with HQ on compliance issues.
- Building local capacity through training and workshops on risk management.
This position is integral to ensuring transparency, accountability, and the effective management of risk throughout IOM’s regional operations.
2. SVN – Project Assistant, Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP), G4
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 21 May 2025
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the MRP Programme Manager, the Project Assistant will:
- Support the coordination and implementation of the Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP).
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on project activities.
- Assist in project planning and coordination with working groups and thematic specialists.
- Facilitate effective linkage between MRP-funded projects and other regional programs.
This role is essential to the successful delivery of migration response activities within the Horn of Africa and surrounding regions.
3. SVN – Information Management Associate, Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP), G5
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 15 May 2025
Job Description:
The Information Management Associate will support the implementation of the 2025–2028 MRP strategy, which aims to improve the protection and sustainable reintegration of vulnerable migrants. Core responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining information management tools to support data collection and analysis.
- Supporting knowledge sharing, mapping, and coordination between regional actors.
- Facilitating data-driven decision-making to enhance the protection of migrants across the Horn of Africa, Southern Africa, and Yemen.
This position is crucial for enhancing the evidence base of MRP programs through effective data and information management systems.
4. Regional Humanitarian Operations Officer (P) – Expedited Recruitment
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 14 May 2025
Job Description:
The Regional Humanitarian Operations Officer will coordinate the rollout of HQ policies in regional Country Offices and provide support to humanitarian operations. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring timely and effective implementation of emergency response initiatives.
- Enhancing operational readiness and response capacity in line with institutional policies.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on operational issues.
- Supporting surge deployments and emergency preparedness efforts.
This fast-paced role supports humanitarian programming in diverse contexts throughout the region.
