Regional Programme Specialist (Regional Responses to Climate Displacement (RE2CLID)) (P)
About this opportunity
Regional Programme Specialist role for RE2CLID program, enhancing resilience of climate-displaced communities across sub-Saharan Africa clusters (Lake Tanganyika Basin and Southern Africa/South-West Indian Ocean).
The Regional Programme Specialist (Regional Responses to Climate Displacement – RE2CLID) position is a professional role with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency focused on migration and displacement. This job supports the RE2CLID programme, which aims to strengthen resilience and protection for communities affected by climate displacement in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in two vulnerable sub-regions: the Lake Tanganyika Basin (Burundi, DRC, Tanzania) and the Southern Africa/South-West Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros). The role is part of the Regional Multi-Annual Indicative Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (RMIP SSA) for 2024–2026.
What it offers
This is a professional position under the RE2CLID programme, requiring expertise in climate displacement responses, regional policy coordination, and humanitarian coordination. The role involves supporting durable solutions for displaced communities, including evacuation planning, humanitarian assistance, and climate adaptation strategies. The job is internationally recruited and requires mobility to duty stations in Africa.
Who can apply
Applicants must be professionals with relevant experience in migration, climate change, or humanitarian response, with a preference for those with expertise in sub-Saharan Africa. The position is open to internationally recruited staff and is subject to funding confirmation.
How to apply
Applicants must be mobile professionals and follow IOM’s guidelines for job recruitment. The application process is managed through IOM’s standard procedures, with offers contingent on funding. More details on eligibility and application steps can be found [here](link not provided).
Good to know
- Deadline: October 22, 2026 (exact date per ReliefWeb listing).
- Funding confirmation is required before appointment.
- This role may lead to staffing similar positions in other duty stations.
- The vacancy is listed under ReliefWeb (reliefweb.int).
Key details
How to apply
- Follow IOM’s recruitment guidelines for internationally recruited staff; refer to the linked IOM job category for details. Submit applications through IOM’s standard process.
- Ensure funding confirmation is secured before appointment.
- Apply by the deadline of **October 22, 2026**.
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