Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance (IBG))
About this opportunity
Senior Programme Manager to oversee the Regional Counter Migrant Smuggling Programme (RCMSP) in Kenya, managing capacity building, stakeholder liaison, and strategic planning for border security and migration governance.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Senior Programme Manager (Immigration and Border Governance) to lead the Regional Counter Migrant Smuggling Programme (RCMSP) in Kenya. This role involves managing programme development, capacity-building, stakeholder coordination, and strategic planning to enhance migration governance and border security in the region. The position requires expertise in counter migrant smuggling, border management, and international development, with oversight from the Deputy Regional Director and technical support from the Senior Regional Thematic Specialist (IBG). The role also includes contributing to global initiatives like the Data Exchange Solution for Counter Migrant Smuggling (DESC) and engaging with government and donor partners.
What it offers
- Leadership in managing the RCMSP, including monitoring, reporting, capacity-building, and stakeholder liaison.
- Strategic oversight aligned with IOM policies and donor requirements to drive programme success.
- Contribution to global programming on counter migrant smuggling and border security.
- Opportunity to influence regional and global migration governance initiatives.
Who can apply
Applicants must be an internationally recruited professional staff member eligible for IOM’s job category and mobile for duty in Kenya. Funding confirmation is subject to approval, and the role may be used to staff similar positions in other duty stations.
How to apply
- Submit applications via the provided IOM job category guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with IOM’s recruitment and funding confirmation processes.
- Note that this vacancy may lead to appointments in other duty stations.
Good to know
- Closing date: 22 October 2026.
- Candidates must be mobile for international assignment.
- Offer is contingent on funding confirmation.
- Experience in migration governance, border security, and programme management is highly valued.
Key details
KenyaHow to apply
- Submit applications through IOM’s official job category guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with IOM’s recruitment and funding confirmation procedures.
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