Current IOM Kenya Job Vacancies 2026 – Apply for Programme Officer, Senior Programme Manager, Health Coordinator, Consultant and More
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced several employment opportunities in Kenya for professionals seeking careers in migration management, border governance, public health, programme management, consulting, and project implementation. These vacancies provide an opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to one of the world’s leading intergovernmental organizations dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration.
The available positions are based primarily in Nairobi, Kenya, with one home-based consultancy role. They span different professional levels, including Professional (P), General Service (G), National Officer (NO-B), and Consultant categories. These opportunities are suitable for individuals with varying levels of experience who wish to work in international development, migration governance, humanitarian programming, and public health.
Below is a detailed overview of all the current IOM Kenya vacancies.
- Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) (P)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: P-2 Professional
Application Deadline: 15 July 2026
The Programme Officer will support the implementation of Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) initiatives aimed at strengthening migration management systems, improving border governance, and supporting governments in developing secure and well-managed migration processes. The role contributes to programme coordination, technical implementation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
Key duties include:
- Supporting the planning and implementation of Immigration and Border Governance projects.
- Coordinating programme activities with government agencies and development partners.
- Assisting in monitoring project implementation and ensuring activities are delivered according to approved work plans.
- Preparing programme reports, technical documents, presentations, and briefing materials.
- Supporting the development of project proposals and concept notes.
- Liaising with implementing partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Organizing workshops, meetings, capacity-building sessions, and technical consultations.
- Monitoring project budgets and expenditures in collaboration with finance teams.
- Identifying implementation risks and recommending mitigation measures.
- Supporting knowledge management and documentation of project achievements.
- Collecting and analysing programme data for reporting and evaluation.
- Ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational procedures.
- Performing other programme-related duties assigned by management.
- Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)) (P)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: P-4 Professional
Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
The Senior Programme Manager provides strategic leadership for Immigration and Border Governance programming across assigned portfolios. The position oversees programme planning, implementation, partnership development, resource mobilization, and overall project performance while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership for Immigration and Border Governance programmes.
- Managing multiple programme portfolios simultaneously.
- Leading programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Supervising technical and programme staff.
- Building and maintaining relationships with government institutions, donors, and international partners.
- Identifying funding opportunities and supporting resource mobilization initiatives.
- Overseeing programme budgets and financial performance.
- Ensuring quality assurance throughout programme implementation.
- Preparing high-level technical reports and donor updates.
- Representing the organization in regional and national coordination meetings.
- Supporting policy dialogue on migration and border governance.
- Promoting innovation and continuous programme improvement.
- Managing programme risks and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve programme objectives.
- Providing technical guidance on migration governance initiatives.
- Performing additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.
- Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (P)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: P-4 Professional
Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
The Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator supports the management of regional migration health assessment programmes, ensuring quality healthcare services for migrants while strengthening operational efficiency across regional activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting coordination of regional health assessment programmes.
- Assisting in strategic planning and programme implementation.
- Coordinating health assessment operations across participating locations.
- Monitoring programme quality standards and operational performance.
- Supporting supervision of health programme personnel.
- Collaborating with governments, healthcare institutions, and international partners.
- Preparing technical reports and programme updates.
- Monitoring implementation progress and recommending operational improvements.
- Supporting budget management and resource planning.
- Promoting compliance with organizational medical standards and procedures.
- Coordinating training and capacity-building initiatives.
- Assisting with programme monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
- Supporting emergency response planning where applicable.
- Contributing to policy development and operational guidance.
- Performing additional programme management duties as assigned.
- Immigration and Border Governance Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: G-6 General Service
Application Deadline: 8 July 2026
The Immigration and Border Governance Associate provides operational and administrative support for the implementation of border governance programmes and activities. The role supports project coordination, documentation, logistics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support to Immigration and Border Governance projects.
- Coordinating programme logistics and operational activities.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
- Maintaining programme records and project documentation.
- Supporting procurement and administrative processes.
- Assisting with financial tracking and expenditure monitoring.
- Coordinating workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Supporting communication between project partners and internal teams.
- Monitoring project implementation milestones.
- Collecting programme information for reporting purposes.
- Supporting data management and documentation activities.
- Ensuring compliance with administrative procedures.
- Assisting with travel arrangements and mission coordination.
- Performing other duties related to programme implementation.
- Home-based Consultant – Entrepreneurship Financing Mapping
Location: Home-based
Category: Consultant
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
The consultant will undertake a comprehensive mapping exercise focusing on entrepreneurship financing. The assignment will support evidence-based programme development by identifying financing mechanisms, opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends relevant to entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting research on entrepreneurship financing ecosystems.
- Mapping existing financing opportunities and mechanisms.
- Identifying funding gaps affecting entrepreneurs.
- Reviewing relevant policies, regulations, and financing frameworks.
- Consulting key stakeholders through interviews and consultations.
- Analysing available data and preparing evidence-based findings.
- Developing mapping reports and analytical documents.
- Presenting recommendations for programme development.
- Supporting validation workshops where required.
- Preparing final consultancy deliverables within agreed timelines.
- Ensuring high-quality documentation throughout the assignment.
- Incorporating stakeholder feedback into final outputs.
- Performing additional consultancy tasks outlined in the assignment.
- SVN – National Project Officer – Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa (CMIL), NO-B
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: NO-B National Officer
The National Project Officer will support implementation of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa initiative by coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, supporting innovation initiatives, and contributing to programme delivery related to climate mobility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating implementation of Climate Mobility Innovation Lab activities.
- Supporting project planning and implementation.
- Liaising with government institutions, development partners, and community stakeholders.
- Monitoring project progress against approved work plans.
- Preparing technical reports and project documentation.
- Supporting research and knowledge management activities.
- Coordinating workshops, innovation events, and stakeholder engagements.
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
- Tracking project indicators and implementation milestones.
- Supporting financial and administrative coordination.
- Promoting collaboration among project partners.
- Assisting with communication and visibility activities.
- Supporting resource mobilization and proposal development where required.
- Performing any other project-related responsibilities assigned by management.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official International Organization for Migration (IOM) careers portal before the respective application deadlines indicated for each vacancy.
Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job descriptions and application requirements for their preferred position before submitting their applications. Early applications are recommended, as recruitment timelines vary depending on the role.
IOM does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, processing, or training.
