Policy Associate

POLICY ASSOCIATE International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Kenya About the Role IOM, the United Nations agency leading global efforts in migration since 1951, is recruiting a Policy Associate to join our Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) programme. This is a dynamic position offering the opportunity to shape migration policy and governance frameworks at a critical moment for Somalia and the wider East African region. The Policy Associate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will contribute to strategic migration governance initiatives that promote safe, orderly and regular migration. You will work within a collaborative framework involving the Federal Government of Somalia, regional partners, and international stakeholders to advance comprehensive migration policy and legal frameworks. What You'll Do Working under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the MPA Programme Manager, and the National Programme Officer, you will: Support the design and implementation of migration governance activities aligned with the National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM). Assist in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks including counter-trafficking legislation and the National Migration Policy. Coordinate with Federal Government of Somalia officials and international partners on policy-related matters. Contribute to programme documentation, communications, and impact reporting for MPA initiatives. Engage with regional and global stakeholders working to advance the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and related initiatives. Support capacity building efforts with government institutions and key stakeholders on migration management. About IOM IOM has operated the MPA programme since 2007, providing humanitarian protection and reintegration support to thousands of migrants across Somalia's eastern migration corridor. Through Migration Response Centers and community-based programmes, IOM delivers comprehensive assistance from individual protection services to structural policy reforms. Our work aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, regional migration policy frameworks, and Somalia's National Transformation Plan. Workplace Culture IOM is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees can develop professionally. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment.