The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced several exciting career opportunities in Kenya for experienced professionals, national officers, consultants, and general service staff. As the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, IOM works closely with governments, international partners, and communities to promote humane and orderly migration while addressing humanitarian needs, border management, public health, climate mobility, and sustainable development.
These latest vacancies are based in Nairobi and present an opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to impactful programmes across Africa and beyond. The available positions span programme management, health assessment, immigration and border governance, climate mobility, and entrepreneurship financing.
Below is a detailed overview of each available position, including the key responsibilities where provided.
- Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG))
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: Professional (P-4)
Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
The Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance) will provide strategic leadership for IOM’s Immigration and Border Governance portfolio. The role supports the development, implementation, and management of programmes aimed at strengthening border governance systems, facilitating safe migration, and enhancing cooperation among governments and regional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Immigration and Border Governance programmes.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple programme portfolios.
- Coordinate programme delivery with government institutions, development partners, and implementing agencies.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop programme strategies aligned with IOM’s regional and global priorities.
- Supervise programme teams and provide guidance to technical staff.
- Strengthen partnerships with national, regional, and international stakeholders.
- Support resource mobilization through proposal development and donor engagement.
- Prepare programme reports, policy briefs, and donor updates.
- Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with IOM policies, donor requirements, and international standards.
- Represent IOM in high-level meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder forums.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices in immigration and border governance.
- Support institutional capacity-building initiatives for government counterparts.
- Perform other programme-related responsibilities as assigned.
- Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: Professional (P-4)
Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
The Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator supports the coordination and oversight of IOM’s Regional Health Assessment Programme. The position contributes to the effective delivery of migration health services while ensuring programme quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with established standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating regional health assessment programmes.
- Support planning and implementation of migration health activities.
- Monitor programme performance and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate with country offices and regional partners.
- Ensure quality assurance across programme implementation.
- Provide technical guidance to health assessment teams.
- Support development of programme work plans and budgets.
- Prepare technical reports and programme updates.
- Strengthen collaboration with governments, health institutions, and international partners.
- Support emergency preparedness and health response initiatives.
- Monitor compliance with operational procedures and health standards.
- Contribute to staff capacity-building and technical mentoring.
- Participate in regional coordination meetings and technical discussions.
- Assist in donor reporting and programme documentation.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Immigration and Border Governance Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: General Service (G-6)
Application Deadline: 8 July 2026
The Immigration and Border Governance Associate provides operational and administrative support for projects focused on strengthening migration management and border governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of Immigration and Border Governance activities.
- Assist in programme coordination and administrative functions.
- Prepare reports, meeting documentation, and correspondence.
- Maintain programme records and databases.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Support financial and procurement processes related to programme activities.
- Liaise with implementing partners and government stakeholders.
- Monitor project activities and maintain implementation records.
- Assist with data collection and analysis.
- Support preparation of project reports and donor documentation.
- Ensure compliance with organizational procedures.
- Participate in field activities where required.
- Provide general administrative support to programme teams.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Homebased Consultant – Entrepreneurship Financing Mapping
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Home-based)
Job Category: Consultant (UG)
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
The Homebased Consultant will support IOM by conducting an entrepreneurship financing mapping exercise aimed at identifying financing opportunities, funding ecosystems, and investment mechanisms that can support entrepreneurship initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mapping of entrepreneurship financing opportunities.
- Review existing financing mechanisms and investment ecosystems.
- Identify funding gaps and emerging financing trends.
- Analyze financial support available for entrepreneurs.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders during the mapping process.
- Collect, organize, and analyze relevant data.
- Prepare analytical reports and recommendations.
- Develop practical guidance for entrepreneurship financing.
- Present findings to project stakeholders.
- Ensure all deliverables meet agreed quality standards.
- Submit consultancy outputs within established timelines.
- Perform other consultancy tasks as required.
- SVN – National Project Officer – Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa (CMIL), NO-B
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: National Officer (NO-B)
The National Project Officer will support the implementation of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa initiative. The role contributes to programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, innovation activities, and project implementation related to climate mobility across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of Climate Mobility Innovation Lab activities.
- Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Engage government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and innovation events.
- Monitor project progress against established work plans.
- Prepare technical reports and programme documentation.
- Support knowledge management and dissemination activities.
- Assist in budget monitoring and administrative coordination.
- Contribute to partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
- Support communication and visibility initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements and organizational procedures.
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) careers portal before the respective application deadlines indicated for each position.
