Policy Associate

Supports IOM’s Migrant Protection and Assistance programme by coordinating migration-governance activities, stakeholder meetings and implementation follow-up. The role tracks operational and financial processes, monitors field progress, liaises with government counterparts and prepares project reports and updates.

Department: Migrant Protection and Assistance Programme

• Support MPA workplans and activities, including meetings with project stakeholders
• Coordinate procurement and financial follow-up with the IOM Somalia office and maintain implementation records
• Conduct field visits to monitor delivery, identify urgent issues and document good practices
• Coordinate policy-development and migration-governance assignments with IOM units and government partners
• Compile progress, implementation challenges and follow-up actions for regular project reviews
• Draft periodic reports and document progress against project indicators
• Maintain communication with counterparts and escalate implementation issues for guidance

• High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with three years of experience
• Experience supporting project implementation in immigration and border-governance programmes
• Experience liaising with government and project counterparts
• Experience organising and facilitating workshops and training
• Experience drafting reports in English
• Experience supporting procurement and finance processes
• Experience using Outlook, Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili

• Three-month appointment
• Offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Appointment requires medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa compliance and security clearances
• Recommended candidates may remain eligible for similar roles for 24 months