Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is a regional economic community of the Horn of Africa, Nile Valley and Great Lakes. It was created in 1996 to supersede the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD), founded in 1986. Its member states are Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda; Eritrea withdrew in December 2025. From its secretariat in Djibouti, IGAD works on agriculture and environment, economic cooperation, health and social development, and peace and security.

Vacancies, consultancies and internships are published on the IGAD website and usually applied for by email. Most posts are fixed-term project contracts of about one year, renewable subject to performance and funding. Many announcements are open only to nationals of IGAD member states. Duty stations include Djibouti and specialized institutions such as ICPAC in Nairobi and CEWARN in Addis Ababa.

IGAD staff support member states on regional policy in areas such as drought resilience, climate services, pastoralism, migration and refugee protection, health, trade and conflict early warning. Roles range from programme managers and technical specialists to finance, procurement and communications officers. Posts are based at the Djibouti secretariat, in specialized institutions across the region and in project offices in member states, with frequent regional travel.