Consultant

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY TASKS

The consultant will work closely with the project team and relevant units to carry out the following tasks, focusing on activities and systems relevant to the implementation period from April 2026 onwards.

Programme Methodology and Operational Tools:

•    Review implementation approaches, tools, and documentation developed during earlier phases of the project and prepare refined methodologies for continued implementation. 
•    Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process notes, and implementation guidance for selected project workflows relevant to the ongoing phase of the project. 
•    Develop standardized templates and tools for activity planning, implementation follow-up, and documentation across project components. 
•    Refine and structure methodologies related to beneficiary tracking, activity sequencing, implementation documentation, and workflow organization in line with current project needs and timelines. 
Data Management and Tracking
•    Review and refine the use of the existing project data tracking platform to strengthen monitoring of logframe indicators, milestones, and implementation progress. 
•    Prepare and maintain complementary project-wide tracking tools, including the Indicator Performance Tracking Tool (IPTT), where required to support analysis, reporting, and management follow-up. 
•    Organize data structures and records management tools for activity tracking, beneficiary data, enterprise-level records, and project results relevant to the current phase of implementation. 
•    Prepare summary tables, reporting formats, and data visualization structures to support internal follow-up and management review. 
Reporting and Documentation
•    Prepare technical reporting inputs, analytical summaries, and background documentation to support donor reporting products and internal analytical documentation related to the reporting periods falling within the consultancy timeframe. 
•    Prepare draft reporting inputs, including narrative contributions, logframe tracking updates, risk matrix inputs, and implementation summaries, as required. 
•    Organize project records and reporting files to facilitate timely, consistent, and well-structured documentation. 
•    Prepare analytical briefings, situation updates, and summary notes for project management and coordination purposes. 
Learning, Analysis, and Implementation Quality
•    Consolidate findings and lessons emerging from earlier project phases and prepare analytical summaries to support subsequent implementation. 
•    Prepare lessons learned notes and methodology adjustment recommendations based on implementation experience and available project data. 
•    Identify practical opportunities to improve consistency, usability, and efficiency of project tools, workflows, documentation systems, and use of the existing tracking platform for the ongoing phase. 
•    Contribute analytical inputs to support future planning, refinement of delivery approaches, and scale-up considerations in subsequent project years. 

METHODOLOGY

The consultancy will apply a practical, collaborative, and project-wide approach focused on refining systems, tools, and analytical products that strengthen implementation quality and consistency during the ongoing phase of the project.

The methodology will include:
•    desk review of relevant project documentation, results framework, reporting requirements, implementation materials developed to date, and the existing data tracking platform; 
•    regular coordination with programme, MEAL, finance, and operations colleagues; 
•    refinement and development of SOPs, tools, templates, and structured reporting formats relevant to the consultancy period; 
•    review, organization, and analysis of implementation data generated across project components and available through the existing tracking platform; 
•    preparation of analytical products and reporting inputs for internal and donor use. 
The consultant is expected to work in close collaboration with the project team and ensure that all deliverables are practical, relevant, and directly usable within the project’s implementation, monitoring, and reporting processes.
 

DELIVERABLES

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

•    Advanced university degree in project management, economics, social sciences, international relations, development studies, migration studies, public administration, or a related field. 

Experience

•    Relevant professional experience in programme methodology development, project reporting, MEAL systems, data management, or performance tracking. 
•    Demonstrated experience in developing SOPs, operational tools, tracking systems, reporting formats, or analytical products for donor-funded projects. 
•    Experience in humanitarian, development, labour market, migration, or resilience programming is an advantage. 

Skills

•    Strong analytical, organizational, and drafting skills. 
•    Proven ability to prepare clear reports, briefings, and structured operational documents. 
 

Languages

For this consultancy, excellent command of English required. 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 five 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.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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