Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Project Context and Scope
Qatar’s Private Sector constitutes a central pillar of the national economy, contributing significantly to economic diversification, innovation, employment and social development.
For the International Organization for Migration (IOM), private sector engagement is increasingly strategic, particularly in advancing sustainable development outcomes, ethical labour practices, and responsible business conduct.
However, there is currently no single, comprehensive and structured reference that provides a holistic understanding of the private sector landscape in Qatar. Existing information is fragmented, sector-specific, and limited in analytical depth, making it difficult to support evidence-based engagement and decision-making for government entities, UN agencies, and development actors seeking to engage effectively with the private sector.
This consultancy will address this gap by developing comprehensive private sector mapping and analysis, serving both as:
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
The consultant will work under Programmes in IOM Qatar Country Office.
Category B Consultants: Tangible and miserable outputs of the work assignment
The consultant will be responsible for carrying out the following:
Private sector Mapping
Business Associations Analysis
Corporate Practices and Policies
Regulatory Framework Analysis
Strategic Engagement Component
Methodology
The consultant will apply a mixed-method, multi-phase approach, including:
The methodology will follow five phases:
Particular emphasis will be placed on generating actionable findings and practical recommendations that support IOM’s partnership development strategy. The analytical framework will assess stakeholder’s relevance and potential contribution across the Impact, Income, and Innovation pillars, enabling prioritization of engagement opportunities for the Misson,
Deliverables
Duration and Timeline
Indicative timeline:
Each phase will produce interim outputs to support ongoing engagement.
Reporting and Coordination
Performance Indicators for the Evaluation of results
The consultant will be evaluated based on:
The consultant must ensure:
- Source transparency for all data collected
- Verification protocols (minimum two-source validation)
- Neutrality and non-endorsement of entities
- Data protection compliance, including informed consent where applicable
- No collection of sensitive or confidential data without authorization
- Screening and mitigation of reputational risks
- All outputs must comply with IOM data protection and ethical standards
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
For this consultancy, Fluency in English (both oral and written is required) Fluency in Arabic will be considered an asset.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.