National Programme Officer – Protection & Gender

About the role

The National Programme Officer will coordinate and monitor the operational, administrative and financial aspects of IOM's migrant protection and gender portfolio in Kenya, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and IOM policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the migrant protection programme portfolio, including budgeting, M&E tools and SOPs.
• Keep the supervisor informed on implementation status, identify gaps and propose corrective actions.
• Collect, verify and analyse data, update information management systems and produce visibility materials such as press releases.
• Prepare and disseminate programme reports in line with donor and IOM procedures.
• Liaise with donors, UN agencies, government counterparts and other stakeholders.
• Support capacity‑building activities for IOM staff, partners and communities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field (or Bachelor’s with two years relevant experience).
• Proven experience liaising with government authorities, UN agencies and NGOs, and working with migrants, refugees, IDPs or trafficking victims.

Required skills

• Knowledge of migrant protection and gender mainstreaming.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems.