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
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will support the development of a specialized training module to strengthen the capacity of labour inspectors to identify, respond to and refer cases involving indicators of trafficking in persons and labour exploitation. The module will be designed for integration into the initial and continuous training curriculum for labour inspectors, ensuring sustainability and institutional ownership.
The International Consultant will work as part of a team with the Local Consultant to ensure that the training module combines international standards, comparative practice and technical guidance with a strong understanding of the Albanian legal, institutional and operational context, including the roles and responsibilities of labour inspectorates, law enforcement institutions, referral structures and relevant case management procedures.
Working under the overall supervision of IOM Albania and in close coordination with the Labour Inspectorate and the Local Consultant, the International Consultant will first support an assessment of the current situation, existing capacities, training needs and operational priorities. The findings of this assessment will inform the technical development of the specialized training module for labour inspectors and the subsequent organization and delivery of the Training of Trainers (ToT).
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Danish Western Balkans Regional Migration Governance Programme (RMGP) – Focus on Western Balkans and Republic of Türkiye – Outcome 2 (IB0537) 2:1:6:001
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
Advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, human rights, labour relations, law, criminal justice, migration studies or another relevant field.
Experience
Skills
• Extensive experience in developing training programmes, training content, SOPs, guidance materials and practical tools for public institutions and service providers.
• Experience working with government institutions, labour inspectorates, law enforcement-related structures, referral mechanisms and other relevant stakeholders, including facilitation of consultations and capacity-building activities in multicultural or international settings.
• Strong analytical, drafting, facilitation and communication skills, demonstrated through national and international consultancy assignments.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with attention to detail.
Languages
For this consultancy, Fluency in English is required for this assignment. Knowledge of Albanian and/or other Western Balkan languages is considered an asset
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.