The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, is inviting applications for the position of Senior Information Management Associate under the Better Migration Management (BMM) Project. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
IOM is an intergovernmental organization established in 1951 and currently has 174 Member States. It is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of migrants and society. The organization is active in over 400 field locations worldwide and works closely with governments, partners, and civil society to respond to the operational challenges of migration and mobility, improve understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the dignity and well-being of migrants.
The Regional Office for the East, Horn, and Southern Africa oversees and supports IOM’s activities across multiple countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Somalia, and many others in the region. Through technical expertise, the regional office provides oversight in areas such as project review, resource mobilization, coordination with UN agencies, and implementation support.
The Better Migration Management (BMM) programme is a regional, multi-year initiative co-funded by the European Union Trust Fund for Africa and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and implemented by several partners, including IOM, UNODC, and CIVIPOL.
This programme focuses on strengthening migration management in the region, with specific emphasis on addressing trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. It seeks to enhance migration governance at national and regional levels, improve cross-border cooperation among state and non-state actors, and strengthen protection and assistance mechanisms for victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants. The programme also emphasizes the gender dimensions of trafficking and the unique vulnerabilities of women and children.
The Senior Information Management Associate will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the programme by contributing to coordination, data management, reporting, and communication efforts.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Manager for the BMM programme, the Senior Information Management Associate will provide technical support to ensure the effective execution of activities within the Information, Border Governance, and Coordination component of the BMM programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Support data collection, management, and analysis to ensure timely reporting and information exchange with BMM partners, with the aim of informing annual response planning and evidence-based programming.
- Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and guidelines for migration data management, ensuring harmonized approaches across participating countries and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with partners to collect, analyze, and interpret data on mixed migration flows, strengthening the evidence base for programming and policy interventions.
- Provide training and technical support to partners on data tools, including the DMV Toolbox. This will involve preparing training materials, delivering presentations, and providing ongoing support to resolve technical challenges.
- Assist in the establishment of standardized data collection mechanisms and monitoring systems, including the development of templates and tools to enhance quality assurance for programme monitoring and donor reporting.
- Draft visual materials, including graphs, infographics, and layouts, to support publications, visibility products, and donor reports.
- In collaboration with BMM coordinators, focal points, and implementing partners, contribute to the preparation and publication of regular situation reports, thematic briefs, and other information products.
- Consolidate and harmonize country-level information into regional frameworks to ensure coherence, comparability, and consistency across programme implementation in different countries.
- Provide support in monitoring and supervising data management processes, including data entry, storage, transfer, processing, and analysis, ensuring compliance with established data protection and confidentiality standards.
- Contribute to the preparation of programme briefings and information-sharing initiatives, ensuring that accurate and timely data are available for partners, donors, and stakeholders.
- Serve as the focal point for communication and visibility of the BMM programme. This includes coordinating branding and messaging strategies, producing outreach materials, and engaging with external partners for visibility initiatives.
- Provide guidance on the development and dissemination of communication and visibility products, ensuring compliance with donor visibility requirements and organizational guidelines.
- Liaise with government counterparts, UN agencies, and other implementing partners to strengthen coordination on migration information management, monitoring, and reporting.
- Support knowledge management initiatives by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to migration management.
- Perform other duties related to programme implementation, information management, and coordination, as assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
The position requires the successful candidate to demonstrate strong professional values and competencies aligned with IOM’s framework.
Values include:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity by promoting individual and cultural differences.
- Integrity and transparency by adhering to high ethical standards.
- Professionalism by displaying competence and commitment in daily responsibilities.
- Courage to address important issues and take a stand where necessary.
- Empathy by showing compassion and fairness in dealing with others.
Core competencies include:
- Teamwork: Promoting effective collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
- Delivering results: Ensuring the production of quality outputs within set deadlines.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Actively seeking opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
- Accountability: Taking ownership of responsibilities and delegated work.
- Communication: Promoting open, clear, and constructive communication with colleagues and partners.
Managerial competencies (if applicable) include:
- Leadership by providing clear direction and fostering professional development.
- Empowering others by enabling team members to contribute effectively.
- Building trust through honesty and shared values.
- Strategic thinking and vision by aligning work with organizational goals.
- Humility by demonstrating openness to feedback and acknowledging limitations.
Additional Information
This position is classified at the General Service level (G-6) and is subject to local recruitment. Applicants must hold a valid residence and work permit for Kenya to be eligible for consideration.
Appointments are subject to medical clearance, verification of residency, visa and work authorization, and security checks as required by IOM and the Government of Kenya.
The duration of the initial appointment is one year, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Candidates should note that IOM has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM. This includes sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination on the basis of gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected category.
IOM does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, training, or medical checks. No request for information regarding bank accounts or payment should be considered legitimate.
Applications must be submitted exclusively through IOM’s online recruitment platform. This platform allows applicants to submit all required documents and track the status of their applications. Email or physical applications will not be accepted.
Job Information
- Job Title: Senior Information Management Associate (Better Migration Management Project)
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Category: General Service Staff
- Grade: G-6
- Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment (one year, with possibility of extension)
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Shift: Day
- Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
- Initial Contract Duration: 1 year
- Application Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Posting Date: 8 September 2025
- Vacancy Reference Number: 16715
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted through the IOM Careers online recruitment system. Only duly completed applications submitted via the portal will be considered.
