Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17679
Position Title: Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Nairobi
Duty Station Country: Kenya
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 03 December 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

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Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Operations), and the guidance of the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of institutional policy and programmatic approaches from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Under the leadership of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. Under the RO Humanitarian and Recovery Unit, the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer also provides advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding Peace and Recovery to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM's RO and CO leadership.