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.
All interested applicants should submit a budget proposal along with copy of their CV.
Project Context and Scope
The Department of Health (DOH), through the Bureau of International Health Cooperation (BIHC), is undertaking the review and revision of Administrative Order No. 2016-0007, National Policy on the Health of Migrants and Overseas Filipinos, to strengthen its responsiveness to evolving migration patterns, emerging public health challenges, and developments in national and global migration governance. The initiative seeks to assess the implementation of the existing policy, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and develop a revised policy framework that aligns with current national priorities, institutional mandates, and international commitments on migration health. The consultancy forms part of the technical support provided by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the Government of the Philippines in advancing evidence-based migration health governance and strengthening multisectoral coordination for the health of migrants and overseas Filipinos. IOM, through its Migration Health Division (MHD), will provide technical and coordination support throughout the consultancy. The consultant is expected to closely coordinate with IOM and DOH-BIHC in the planning, implementation, and validation of all activities, including policy review, stakeholder consultations, drafting of policy revisions, and presentation of findings and recommendations.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM Philippines Country Office, providing technical support to the DOH Bureau of International Health Cooperation for the assessment and revision of the National Policy on the Health of Migrants and Overseas Filipinos (AO No. 2016-0007). The consultant will report to and coordinate regularly with designated focal points from both IOM and DOH-BIHC.
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:
Education, Experience and/or skills required
- Advanced degree in public health, health policy, social sciences, international relations, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in health policy analysis, migration health, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience in policy review, drafting of national health policies or administrative issuances, and stakeholder consultation processes.
- Strong understanding of Philippine health systems and migration governance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Languages
For this consultancy, English is required.
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 call for applications 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.
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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.