Programme Officer – Immigration and Border Governance

About the role

The Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance) will lead the development, management and coordination of immigration and border management projects in the Gulf of Guinea region, supporting capacity building for border agencies and enhancing migration governance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee the IBM projects portfolio and strategy across Ghana, Togo and Benin.
• Coordinate consultations, workshops and seminars with high‑level governmental and diplomatic stakeholders.
• Monitor, report on and evaluate programme performance, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration with at least five years of relevant experience (or equivalent with a university degree and seven years).
• Proven experience in programme conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience liaising with governmental, diplomatic and international institutions.
• Strong understanding of internal and international migration issues in the region.

Required skills

• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with government counterparts, UN agencies and private sector entities.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and information‑management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and writing skills.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written).