Deputy Director, Migration

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of migration governance policies and strategies in line with the Ministry’s strategic plan and national development imperatives.
2. Manage the implementation and monitoring of the National Migration Policy and related national migration programmes.
3. Provide secretarial services to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMCM), coordinating meetings, resolutions and follow-up actions.
4. Coordinate migration research, data collection, analysis and publication of reports to inform policy and management decision-making.
5. Provide advice on migration case management and ensure timely handling of cases referred by management.
6. Participate in resource mobilization initiatives and coordinate implementation of donor-funded and developmental projects.
7. Promote partnerships and cooperation with IOM, UN Agencies, Government Ministries and other migration stakeholders.
8. Prepare policy briefs, Cabinet submissions, strategic reports and advisory papers for Senior Management.
9. Manage migration databases and records by ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and database management, while safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of migration information.