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
In the framework of the IOM Italy’s activities carried out within the AMIF 2021-2027 programme managed by the Italian Ministry of Interior, IOM Rome is implementing the following projects:
RI.VOL.A.RE. in RE.TE project – Ritorno Volontario Assistito e Reintegrazione attraverso la Rete Territoriale - (PROG-86), funded under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) programme 2021-2027 related to the assistance of 2500 third country nationals residing in Italy and willing to return to their countries of origin and to be reintegrated socio economically.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
IOM Italy Migration Management Unit (MMU)
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified lawyer registered as practitioner to the relevant Bar with a working experience of at least 5 years.
Languages
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include 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.
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.