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
IOM's institutional strategy prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability as key cross-cutting initiatives. As part of the Office of Ethics and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (OEP), the Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) plays a lead role in strengthening IOM's culture of integrity through policy and advisory work, training, and support to the Organization and all IOM personnel on ethical issues and IOM's Standards of Conduct.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of ECO, and in close coordination with the Coordination and Support Associate for YDI and the Ethics and Integrity Officer point person for YDI, the Consultant will be entrusted with primary responsibility for the complete oversight and management of IOM’s 2026 Yearly Declaration of Interests (YDI) exercise.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
For the 2026 YDI cycle, ECO seeks a Consultant (Category B) to review approximately 200 disclosure forms, ensuring compliance, accuracy, timeliness, and proper supporting documentation.
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
- Advanced university degree in Law, Ethics, Public Administration, Governance, or a related field.
Experience
- Five years of demonstrated experience in compliance, conflicts of interest, ethics reviews, or due diligence analysis;
- Experience within UN, IOM, or another international organization would be an asset.
Experience with or knowledge of public international or non-governmental organizations
comparable to IOM;
- Proven experience in drafting reports and internal and external documents;
processes.
Skills
- Excellent computer literacy, especially database tools;
- Excellent analytical, research, and drafting skills;
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and proactive approach;
- Demonstrated organizational skills;
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
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.
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable.
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.