Component 1: Border Controls (Security)
Integrated Border Management (IBM)
Detection of travel document fraud and document examination
Interview techniques for first‑ and second‑line border controls, including detection of transnational organized crime
Data‑driven risk and threat analysis related to border management
Verification of the authenticity of identity and travel documents
Passenger assessment and behavioural analysis for fraud detection
Development and application of data‑driven risk analysis methodologies
Data‑sharing practices among international and regional stakeholders
Gender mainstreaming at border controls
Human rights‑based approaches to border management
Component 2: Identity Management
Border Management Information Systems (BMIS), including API/PNR analysis
BMIS integration, interfacing, and system interoperability
Use and interoperability of biometric data
Personal data management and data protection
Identity management systems, including travel documents
Civil registry systems and development and issuance of identity cards
Comparative analysis of border and migration management systems
Management of irregular migration
Detection and investigation of migrant smuggling
Judicial investigation and prosecution of migrant smuggling cases
Intercultural communication in migration and border contexts
Processes and workflows for the identification of irregular migrants
Law enforcement ethics
Alternatives to immigration detention
International investigative practices and inter‑agency cooperation
Use of technology in cross‑border and joint operations
Component 4: Regular Migration
Residency systems and residence permit application procedures
Regularization mechanisms
Pathways to citizenship
Comparative analysis of visa regimes across different countries
Settlement laws and related administrative procedures
Comparative analysis of Arab policies and legislation on regular migration
Component 5: Soft Skills
Communication techniques and relationship management, including group dynamics
Principles of training design and layout
Teaching methods and techniques, including guidance for future trainers
Presentation techniques
Facilitation of group exercises and training simulations
University / Relevant Vocational Academy degree with minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Immigration and Border Management, Forensic Sciences, International Law and related fields (Masters / PhD will be considered advantageous)
Proven Professional and / or Academic experience in at least one of the above-mentioned components
Professional experience in working with relevant governmental institutions in the MENA region
Excellent oral and written Arabic and English skills (for both international and national experts)
Excellent drafting and presentation skills
Required Competencies
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
- Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Experts interested in being included into the Expert Roster and take part in activities of the current and upcoming projects implemented by IOM IBG MENA RTU and MENA Country Offices, are invited to apply through attaching their up-to-date CVs, motivation letter and indicating their area of interest and expertise to this Job Requisition.
- Vetted Experts' CVs will be added to the Expert Roster, which is an internal tool that will be used solely for the purposes mentioned hereinabove. The CVs will be selected from the roster in order to facilitate a possible recruitment on a short and mid-term basis as experts to work on specific projects’ activities. The exact duration of engagement, conditions related to remuneration etc. will be determined separately for each activity.