{"id":102111,"date":"2026-07-17T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/programme-coordinator-migration-management-p\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:40:00","slug":"programme-coordinator-migration-management-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/programme-coordinator-migration-management-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme Coordinator (Migration Management) (P)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Programme Coordinator (Migration Management) (P)\", \"description\": \"Responsibilities and Accountabilities\\nOversee and coordinate the implementation of country-specific policies and strategies pertaining to labour mobility, immigration and border governance, and migrant protection in the context of mobility dynamics in Kenya, and identify and develop new projects and programmes to address migration management needs in Kenya.\\nIn close collaboration with the Chief of Mission and Head of Programme and Policy Development, ensure that all components of relevant projects, programmes, and activities operate in a coherent and mutually supportive manner, ensuring smooth coordination among all partners and stakeholders.\\nEnsure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders on relevant IOM interventions, including active engagement in relevant forums and providing strategic and operational inputs.\\nEnsure alignment of programmatic planning and response with Government of Kenya priorities, inter-agency common planning frameworks, and improved coordination in migration management efforts envisaged by IOM in relevant thematic areas.\\nRecommend and ensure effective integration of cross-cutting issues, including gender, age, education, disability, environment, and protection in relevant programming for further enhancement of IOM\u2019s programming on leaving no one behind.\\nGuide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of relevant projects and programmes. Coordinate and provide training to staff to promote a common understanding and knowledge of ways and means to strengthen programming.\\nIdentify new opportunities for the relevant portfolios and participate in the development of project proposals in coordination with relevant Programme\/Project Managers and Units in the Mission, the Regional Office, and HQ.\\nEnsure compliance with institutional and donor reporting procedures, including adherence to reporting timelines, templates, approval processes, and internal systems e.g., PRIMA, and proactively mitigate risks of delays or inaccuracies.\\nLiaise with donor representatives and periodically brief them on current and planned programmes in order to mobilize necessary resources.\\nUndertake duty travel relating to need assessments, project monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project development, as required.\\nPerform such other duties as may be assigned.\\nQualifications\\nRequired Qualifications and Experience\\nEducation\\nMaster\u2019s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, or a\u00a0related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant\u00a0professional experience; or,\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.\\nAccredited Universities are those listed in the\u00a0UNESCO World Higher Education Database.\\nExperience\\nProfessional experience in the fields of labour mobility, diaspora engagement, immigration\u00a0and border governance, and migrant protection programming, knowledge on related global\u00a0policies and guidelines;\\nExperience working in the implementation and delivery of migration management-related\u00a0projects in a variety of contexts is a must;\\nStrong project implementation and management experience, including project monitoring\u00a0and reporting;\\nDemonstrated experience in policy and strategy development;\\nExperience working in complex settings that require sound judgment and operational\u00a0flexibility; and,\\nPrevious work experience in East and Horn of Africa and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD region in a similar\u00a0capacity, in particular with the UN, is a strong advantage.\\nSkills\\nExcellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;\\nGood knowledge of principles and practices of project management and monitoring and\u00a0evaluation;\\nProven resource management skills with familiarity with budget\/financial administration;\\nGood knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the\u00a0Organization;\\nStrong ability to supervise interventions and coordinate administrative activities;\\nDelivers on set objectives with tight deadlines;\\nEffectively coordinates actions with implementing and other partners;\\nWorks effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader\u00a0community to advance country office and regional objectives;\\nWorks effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;\\nCoordinates actions with all relevant actors and makes use of coordination structures;\\nSupports effective information sharing between internal units, external partners, and other IOM\u00a0offices, and all other relevant actors;\\nAbility to think both creatively and strategically; and,\\nGood interpersonal communication and presentation skills.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"International Organization for Migration IOM\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-30T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> International Organization for Migration IOM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-30<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Responsibilities and Accountabilities<br \/>Oversee and coordinate the implementation of country-specific policies and strategies pertaining to labour mobility, immigration and border governance, and migrant protection in the context of mobility dynamics in Kenya, and identify and develop new projects and programmes to address migration management needs in Kenya.<br \/>In close collaboration with the Chief of Mission and Head of Programme and Policy Development, ensure that all components of relevant projects, programmes, and activities operate in a coherent and mutually supportive manner, ensuring smooth coordination among all partners and stakeholders.<br \/>Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders on relevant IOM interventions, including active engagement in relevant forums and providing strategic and operational inputs.<br \/>Ensure alignment of programmatic planning and response with Government of Kenya priorities, inter-agency common planning frameworks, and improved coordination in migration management efforts envisaged by IOM in relevant thematic areas.<br \/>Recommend and ensure effective integration of cross-cutting issues, including gender, age, education, disability, environment, and protection in relevant programming for further enhancement of IOM\u2019s programming on leaving no one behind.<br \/>Guide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of relevant projects and programmes. Coordinate and provide training to staff to promote a common understanding and knowledge of ways and means to strengthen programming.<br \/>Identify new opportunities for the relevant portfolios and participate in the development of project proposals in coordination with relevant Programme\/Project Managers and Units in the Mission, the Regional Office, and HQ.<br \/>Ensure compliance with institutional and donor reporting procedures, including adherence to reporting timelines, templates, approval processes, and internal systems e.g., PRIMA, and proactively mitigate risks of delays or inaccuracies.<br \/>Liaise with donor representatives and periodically brief them on current and planned programmes in order to mobilize necessary resources.<br \/>Undertake duty travel relating to need assessments, project monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project development, as required.<br \/>Perform such other duties as may be assigned.<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Required Qualifications and Experience<br \/>Education<br \/>Master\u2019s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, or a\u00a0related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant\u00a0professional experience; or,<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.<br \/>Accredited Universities are those listed in the\u00a0UNESCO World Higher Education Database.<br \/>Experience<br \/>Professional experience in the fields of labour mobility, diaspora engagement, immigration\u00a0and border governance, and migrant protection programming, knowledge on related global\u00a0policies and guidelines;<br \/>Experience working in the implementation and delivery of migration management-related\u00a0projects in a variety of contexts is a must;<br \/>Strong project implementation and management experience, including project monitoring\u00a0and reporting;<br \/>Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development;<br \/>Experience working in complex settings that require sound judgment and operational\u00a0flexibility; and,<br \/>Previous work experience in East and Horn of Africa and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD region in a similar\u00a0capacity, in particular with the UN, is a strong advantage.<br \/>Skills<br \/>Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;<br \/>Good knowledge of principles and practices of project management and monitoring and\u00a0evaluation;<br \/>Proven resource management skills with familiarity with budget\/financial administration;<br \/>Good knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the\u00a0Organization;<br \/>Strong ability to supervise interventions and coordinate administrative activities;<br \/>Delivers on set objectives with tight deadlines;<br \/>Effectively coordinates actions with implementing and other partners;<br \/>Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader\u00a0community to advance country office and regional objectives;<br \/>Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;<br \/>Coordinates actions with all relevant actors and makes use of coordination structures;<br \/>Supports effective information sharing between internal units, external partners, and other IOM\u00a0offices, and all other relevant actors;<br \/>Ability to think both creatively and strategically; and,<br \/>Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? 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