Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)) (P)

Job description

The International Organization for Migration seeks a Programme Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) at its Nairobi regional office for the Better Regional Migration Management programme in East and Horn of Africa. The P-2 officer will lead the project M&E plan, results framework, data quality and monitoring tools; support implementing missions; analyse results; prepare donor reports; and conduct monitoring visits and learning exercises. IOM lists a Special Short Term Graded contract (up to nine months), initially five months with possible extension. The official WAVE page says “Apply Before 30/10/2026, 00:59”; confirm the applicable time zone on the application site and apply early. IOM says it charges no recruitment fees. Apply only through the official IOM WAVE link. Source: IOM Careers, job 23246; discovered through a public LinkedIn/ReliefWeb listing. Verified 19 October 2026.

Requirements

Master’s degree in M&E, development studies, social sciences, statistics, economics, public policy, migration studies, international relations, law or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience; or a university degree in one of those fields plus four years. Experience leading M&E for complex projects, results frameworks, data collection and analysis, donor reporting, and technical support to field teams. Strong analytical, coordination and report-writing skills. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Training in M&E or results-based management and relevant migration-programme experience are advantages.

Benefits