Returned Qualified Nationals (RQN)/ Diaspora Engagement in EHOA

Under the BRMM Programme, IOM is working with Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Services/Departments to implement a Returned Qualified Nationals (RQN)/ Diaspora Engagement activity in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. The activity seeks to enable the voluntary participation of the Ethiopian, Kenyan, Somali and Ugandan Diaspora to strengthen institutions in key socio-economic sectors agreed with the governments, such as computer science, health, agriculture, engineering, and financial systems.The objective of this activity is to identify, engage and deploy diaspora experts who are currently living and working abroad, and who are interested in returning and contributing to the development of their country of origin for up to three (3) months, namely, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. The application is on a rolling basis, but we aim to place the first cohort in July or August 2024. We kindly request interested individuals to provide a motivation letter including their availability, CV, and the contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references. ​

Eligibility:

• Diaspora from Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia or Uganda living and working abroad.
• Professional experience in one of the below fields.
• Interested in returning and contributing to the development of their country of origin for up to three (3) months.
• Work in key socio-economic sectors such as education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, civil engineering, financial systems, and information technology. ​

The programme will provide:

• Local support during your assignment
• Financial assistance towards expenses during the assignment
• Paid round-trip travel expenses
• A basic insurance package

Apply directly here: Opportunities | iDiaspora

For Kenya:

Interested and eligible applicants can send a motivation letter, CV and contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at ehoarorqn_ken@iom.int until 25th July 2024

For Ethiopia:

Interested and eligible applicants can send a motivation letter, CV and contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at  ehoarorqn_eth@iom.int  until 25th July 2024

For Uganda:

Interested and eligible applicants can send a motivation letter, CV and contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at ehoarorqn_ug@iom.int until 25th July 2024

For Somalia:
Please refer to the Migration for Development in Africa webpage and follow the related instructions: https://somalia.iom.int/mida-programme

For more information, register and join the upcoming webinars.

1. Ethiopian Diaspora

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jun 27, 2024 03:00 PM Nairobi

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://iom-int.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uduGsqz0sHdxSnAESpDco8sGn3TehuA3E

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2. Kenyan Diaspora

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jul 2, 2024 03:00 PM Nairobi

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://iom-int.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocu2urz4vEtZQTFlnHwvKnXtfirXHjjif

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3. Ugandan Diaspora

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Jul 3, 2024 03:00 PM Nairobi

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://iom-int.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcemvrj4oHdFYWhr2hgXbY7LhSnHwFSAo

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.