Introduction
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Project Context and Scope
The Consultant will provide time-bound specialized technical expertise to support the implementation of specific Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) capacity-building activities under the project “Supporting Community Engagement and Policing in Iraq – Phase II”, led by the Community Engagement and Policing (CEP) unit of IOM Iraq. The objective of this project is to strengthen public trust and confidence in Iraq’s security institutions by enhancing accountable, inclusive, and community-responsive policing practices in areas of return and border regions. The project focuses on two primary pillars: i) increase Iraq’s security agencies legitimacy and accountability in areas of return and border areas through an increased professionalization of police and border guards and mainstream of CEP approaches across different Directorates within the MoI; and ii) strengthen the CP community outreach, especially amongst women, through the CP Women Empowerment and Protection (WEP) Action Plan, to ensure rights-based stabilization interventions that respond to the needs of communities.
The required expertise in prevention-oriented Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP), intelligence development frameworks, police analytical systems, and operationalization of risk analysis methodologies is not currently available within IOM Iraq. The engagement of an external consultant is therefore required to provide specialized technical knowledge, support the development of practical tools and procedures, and strengthen the capacity of the Community Policing Directorate and relevant Ministry of Interior counterparts to establish sustainable prevention-oriented ILP approaches.
The project was built on lessons learned from the first phase, implemented between 2025 and 2026, in coordination with the CP Directorate, who identified further need of capacity building on prevention-oriented ILP principles to increase their ability to identify and respond to their communities’ major security threats. The project will target areas with significant numbers of returnees from northeast Syria as well as border areas, particularly focusing on the governorates of Ninewa, Anbar, Salah al Din, Basra, and Missan, and will be implemented jointly with the Integrated Border Governance (IBG) team and the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) teams of IOM Iraq.
Within this framework, the ILP consultant will design and deliver three activities contributing to the first pillar of the project:
- Deliver ToT and core training for MoI officers on data management and risk analysis;
- Develop an initial assessment to set-up a structured data-management and community risk analysis framework to support the CP Directorate and relevant MoI units in strengthening preventive, evidence-based policing.
- Develop SOPs on data management and risk analysis techniques, such as 5x5x5, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Tasking and Coordination.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
IOM Iraq – Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division – Community Engagement and Policing Unit.
Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Division, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Technical Cooperation).
Education
- Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or another relevant field from an accredited academic institution, with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above fields with at least nine (9) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in implementing the Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) approach, crime data analytics, and other relevant areas within the policing or law enforcement field.
- Hands-on experience, preferably in Iraq, in designing or advising on ILP systems within police or security institutions.
- Previous involvement in police transformation initiatives, including capacity development and strategic planning.
- Exposure to community-oriented policing models and integration of ILP in prevention of violent extremism.
- Proven record of delivering technical training and mentoring to law enforcement officers and decision-makers.
- Experience operating in complex environments, preferably in the MENA region or similar contexts.
- History of advising ministries of interior, national police bodies, or multilateral agencies on ILP or related reforms.
Skills
- Strong understanding of ILP principles, models, and application in law enforcement operations.
- Ability to analyze complex security environments and develop strategic intelligence frameworks.
- Capable of developing and delivering technical training to law enforcement personnel at various levels.
- Proficient in using data and intelligence to guide policing priorities, crime prevention, and resource allocation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to engage effectively with government institutions, security agencies, and international partners.
- Skilled in drafting high-quality reports, guidance documents, and strategic recommendations.
Languages
For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Kurdish is considered an asset.
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.
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