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
To support rights-based migration governance, the consultant will consolidate and harmonize existing guidance on return, readmission and reintegration including the readmission manual and the technical guidance on return and reintegration, into a single integrated guidance document on Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR). The final document will be primarily targeted at government practitioners and authorities responsible for the development, implementation and management of return, readmission and reintegration processes, while also serving other relevant stakeholders. The guidance will aim to clarify the applicable standards and frameworks for rights-based RRR management and provide concrete operational recommendations to help practitioners establish or strengthen RRR systems including through effective inter-State cooperation.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Within the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion, under the overall supervision of the Head of the Border Management, Returns and Readmission Division, and under technical management of the Head of the Return and Reintegration team and the Head of the Immigration, Visa, and Readmission Unit, and in close coordination with Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS).
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, or a related field.
Experience
- Experience in guidance development, policy and technical support to governments; and,
- Previous experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or government entities involved in migration and protection assistance is desirable.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner; and,
- Knowledge of return migration, readmission, reintegration and protection.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
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.