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National Programme Officer – Protection and Gender
2026-09-21T15:39:26+00:00
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Communications, Media, Writing
KES
MONTH
2026-10-04T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the bene...

Responsibilities or duties

Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the migrant protection programme portfolio in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.

Keep the supervisor informed on the status of migrant protection and gender programme portfolio implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.

Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including those supporting gender mainstreaming.

Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on activities related to the migrant protection and gender programme portfolio, including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.

Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of migrant protection programme portfolio reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations (UN) agencies, local authorities, stakeholders and government counterparts.

Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.

Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.

Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.

Supervise the assigned staff member and provide training and technical guidance to relevant staff supporting the migrant protection and gender portfolio.

Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.

Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,

Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;

Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

Knowledge of migrant protection and gender mainstreaming;

Knowledge of M&E tools and methodologies;

Knowledge of donor programming and reporting requirements;

Strong writing and analytical skills;

Strong stakeholder coordination and partnership-building skills; and,

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems.

  • Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the migrant protection programme portfolio in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
  • Keep the supervisor informed on the status of migrant protection and gender programme portfolio implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
  • Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including those supporting gender mainstreaming.
  • Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on activities related to the migrant protection and gender programme portfolio, including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
  • Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of migrant protection programme portfolio reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
  • Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations (UN) agencies, local authorities, stakeholders and government counterparts.
  • Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
  • Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
  • Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
  • Supervise the assigned staff member and provide training and technical guidance to relevant staff supporting the migrant protection and gender portfolio.
  • Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
  • Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
  • Knowledge of migrant protection and gender mainstreaming;
  • Knowledge of M&E tools and methodologies;
  • Knowledge of donor programming and reporting requirements;
  • Strong writing and analytical skills;
  • Strong stakeholder coordination and partnership-building skills; and,
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems.
  • Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
  • Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
postgraduate degree
12
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Vacancy title:
National Programme Officer – Protection and Gender

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Communications, Media, Writing]

Jobs at:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, October 4 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the bene...

Responsibilities or duties

Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the migrant protection programme portfolio in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.

Keep the supervisor informed on the status of migrant protection and gender programme portfolio implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.

Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including those supporting gender mainstreaming.

Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on activities related to the migrant protection and gender programme portfolio, including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.

Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of migrant protection programme portfolio reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations (UN) agencies, local authorities, stakeholders and government counterparts.

Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.

Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.

Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.

Supervise the assigned staff member and provide training and technical guidance to relevant staff supporting the migrant protection and gender portfolio.

Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.

Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,

Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;

Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

Knowledge of migrant protection and gender mainstreaming;

Knowledge of M&E tools and methodologies;

Knowledge of donor programming and reporting requirements;

Strong writing and analytical skills;

Strong stakeholder coordination and partnership-building skills; and,

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, October 4 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 21-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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