The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Programme Development Officer for its SHIFT Africa initiative. This role involves coordinating the entire programme development process, ensuring that strategic and technical inputs are translated into a cohesive, technically sound, and investment-ready programme package.
The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating private-sector, market, and partnership considerations into the programme design, leveraging expertise in private-sector engagement and investment. The position is based in Kenya and requires a commitment to international mobility.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | International Organization for Migration |
| Location | Not specified, Kenya |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 19 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Programme Development Officer will coordinate the end-to-end development of the SHIFT Africa programme, managing a comprehensive plan that covers all necessary products, consultations, reviews, decisions, and timelines. Key responsibilities include consolidating regional, country, and HQ contributions into a unified continental programme design, translating strategic inputs into a robust programme framework (including theory of change, results chain, budget, and risk framework), and facilitating engagement with strategic partners like the Mastercard Foundation. The role also involves coordinating budget development, integrating Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) considerations, compiling evidence for design decisions, and leading consultations with various stakeholders.
Eligibility
- Master's degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Development, Labour Market Development, Social Sciences, or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience; OR a University degree in the aforementioned fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating the development of large-scale, complex, multi-country, and multi-partner programmes.
- Experience in the design and application of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning approaches, including indicator development, target setting, results measurement, data analysis, and the use of evidence for programme adaptation.
- Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental organization, the United Nations, or government.
- Experience engaging with governments, development partners, private-sector actors, financial institutions, and other market actors in programme development, partnership development, or resource mobilization.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Submit a duly completed application through the IOM WAVE system (internal candidates use the provided link).
- Ensure the application is submitted before 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the closing date.
- Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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