As part of the BRMM Programme, IOM is collaborating with Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Services/Departments in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda to carry out a Returned Qualified Nationals (RQN)/Diaspora Engagement initiative. In important socioeconomic sectors that have been agreed upon by the governments, such as computer science, health, agriculture, engineering, and financial systems, the effort aims to facilitate the voluntary engagement of the Ethiopian, Kenyan, Somali, and Ugandan diasporas in strengthening institutions.

The aim of this endeavour is to locate, involve, and assign diaspora specialists who are presently employed overseas and who would like to return for a maximum of three (3) months to aid in the development of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda, their place of origin.

Although applications are accepted on a rolling basis, the first cohort is scheduled to begin in July or August of 2024. We respectfully ask that those who are interested provide a motivation letter along with their resume, email address, and phone number of two professional references. ​

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is on  rolling basis.