The International Organization for Migration has announced several career and consultancy opportunities based in Nairobi, Kenya. These vacancies cover technical consultancy, migration data systems, return and reintegration policy development, disaster risk reduction, climate mobility, and regional medical services.
The opportunities are suitable for professionals and consultants interested in migration governance, humanitarian response, data management, regional policy support, medical coordination, and climate mobility programming. Applicants are encouraged to review each position carefully and submit their applications before the stated closing dates.
- Senior Technical Consultant – Africa Migration Data Network (AMDN) Start Up and Implementation Support
Job Category: Consultant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
The Senior Technical Consultant will support the start-up and implementation of the Africa Migration Data Network. The role is expected to contribute to the establishment of strong technical systems, coordination structures, and implementation support mechanisms that can strengthen migration data work across the region.
The consultant will be involved in supporting the early stages of the network, ensuring that technical planning, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and implementation activities are well aligned with the objectives of the Africa Migration Data Network.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the start-up phase of the Africa Migration Data Network.
- Provide technical input into the implementation structure of the network.
- Assist in developing systems and processes that support migration data coordination.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to support the operationalization of the network.
- Contribute to planning, documentation, and implementation support activities.
- Provide technical guidance on migration data-related coordination needs.
- Support the preparation of key documents, reports, and implementation materials.
- Assist in identifying technical priorities that can strengthen the network.
- Support consultations and coordination meetings with relevant partners.
- Contribute to the establishment of practical mechanisms for data collaboration.
- Provide recommendations on how the network can operate effectively during its start-up phase.
- Support knowledge sharing and communication between relevant actors.
- Assist in aligning implementation activities with the wider goals of migration data management in Africa.
This consultancy is suitable for a technical professional who can provide high-level support in migration data systems, institutional coordination, and network implementation.
- Homebased Consultant – Study to Inform the Development of an EAC Regional Framework on Return and Reintegration of Stranded Migrants
Job Category: Consultant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya / Homebased
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
The Homebased Consultant will undertake a study aimed at informing the development of an East African Community regional framework on the return and reintegration of stranded migrants. The assignment will support evidence generation and policy development around migration management, migrant protection, return processes, and reintegration support.
The consultant will be expected to contribute to the collection, analysis, and presentation of information that can guide the development of a regional framework. The work will focus on stranded migrants and the systems needed to ensure safe, coordinated, and sustainable return and reintegration approaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct a study to inform the development of an EAC regional framework.
- Review existing information relating to return and reintegration of stranded migrants.
- Support evidence-based policy development for regional migration management.
- Analyse current approaches, gaps, and opportunities in return and reintegration processes.
- Prepare technical inputs that can support the framework development process.
- Engage with relevant documentation, policy materials, and regional migration priorities.
- Support the identification of key issues affecting stranded migrants.
- Contribute to recommendations for coordinated return and reintegration mechanisms.
- Prepare study findings in a structured and professional format.
- Assist in developing practical policy recommendations for the EAC regional context.
- Support consultations where required as part of the study process.
- Ensure the study contributes to regional dialogue on migrant protection and reintegration.
- Present findings in a way that can support decision-making by relevant stakeholders.
This consultancy is suitable for a professional with experience in research, migration policy, return and reintegration, or regional framework development.
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Officer – Data Analysis and Information Management
Job Category: Professional
Grade: P-3
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 07 June 2026
The Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Officer will support data analysis and information management functions within disaster risk reduction and early warning programming. The role will contribute to the use of data, information systems, and analytical tools to support preparedness, risk monitoring, and timely decision-making.
The officer will work on strengthening information management processes that support disaster risk reduction activities. The position will also contribute to early warning systems by ensuring relevant data is collected, organized, analysed, and presented in useful formats for operational and strategic planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support disaster risk reduction and early warning activities through data analysis.
- Manage and organize information related to disaster risk and early warning systems.
- Contribute to the collection and interpretation of relevant risk data.
- Prepare analytical products that support preparedness and response planning.
- Assist in maintaining information systems that support disaster risk reduction work.
- Support the development of data-driven early warning outputs.
- Work with relevant teams to improve the quality and usability of disaster-related data.
- Analyse trends, risks, and emerging issues that may affect vulnerable populations.
- Support reporting and documentation related to disaster risk reduction activities.
- Contribute to coordination efforts by providing accurate information products.
- Assist in developing tools, dashboards, or reports for data visualization and decision-making.
- Support the strengthening of information management workflows.
- Ensure that data and information products are useful for planning, monitoring, and response.
- Contribute to knowledge management and learning in disaster risk reduction programming.
This role is suitable for a professional with strong interest in disaster risk reduction, early warning, data analysis, information management, and humanitarian planning.
- Regional Medical Officer
Job Category: National Officer
Grade: NO-D
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
The Regional Medical Officer will support medical and health-related functions at the regional level. The role is expected to contribute to medical coordination, health programming support, technical guidance, and oversight of relevant medical services within the regional context.
The officer will provide professional support in areas related to migrant health, medical operations, coordination, and service quality. The role may involve working with internal teams, partners, and field operations to ensure that medical services are delivered professionally and in line with applicable standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide regional medical support and technical guidance.
- Support health-related activities within migration and humanitarian programming.
- Assist in coordinating medical services and health operations.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of medical activities.
- Support quality assurance in medical and health-related services.
- Provide technical input on health issues affecting migrants and mobile populations.
- Support coordination with relevant medical, operational, and programme teams.
- Assist in reviewing medical processes, reports, and operational needs.
- Contribute to health assessments, referrals, and related medical coordination where required.
- Support capacity-building and technical support activities in the region.
- Contribute to documentation, reporting, and analysis of medical activities.
- Ensure that health-related support is aligned with relevant operational needs.
- Support the development and implementation of effective medical coordination mechanisms.
This position is suitable for a medical professional who can support regional health operations, technical medical coordination, and migrant health programming.
- National Project Officer – Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa
Job Category: National Officer
Grade: NO-B
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The National Project Officer will support the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa. The role will contribute to project implementation, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical support around climate mobility issues.
The position will support work related to the movement of people affected by climate change, environmental pressures, and related mobility challenges. The officer will help ensure that project activities are implemented effectively and that coordination with partners and stakeholders is maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa project.
- Assist in coordinating project activities in line with planned objectives.
- Support stakeholder engagement on climate mobility issues.
- Contribute to documentation, reporting, and monitoring of project activities.
- Assist in organizing meetings, consultations, workshops, and project events.
- Support research, learning, and innovation activities linked to climate mobility.
- Contribute to the identification of climate mobility trends and programming needs.
- Assist in developing project materials, briefs, and updates.
- Support coordination with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing activities related to climate mobility.
- Support project planning and follow-up on implementation timelines.
- Assist in maintaining project records and documentation.
- Contribute to effective communication and coordination within the project.
This position is suitable for a professional interested in climate mobility, migration, innovation, project coordination, and regional development programming.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the official recruitment process provided by the organization. Applicants should ensure that they review the full vacancy details, requirements, and application instructions before submitting their applications.
Applicants should also take note of the different closing dates for each position and ensure that their applications are submitted on time.
