Short Description
IOM, the UN Migration Agency, in Geneva, Switzerland, is looking for a Consultant to support the development of a foundational training course on missing migrants, tailored for government officials in The Gambia and Mauritania engaged in preventing and responding to cases of missing migrants and in supporting families of the missing.
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.
IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.
Project Context and Scope
Development of a foundational training course on missing migrants tailored for government officials in The Gambia and Mauritania engaged in preventing and responding to cases of missing migrants and supporting families of the missing.
This training is part of the project “Capacity Building of Missing Migrant National Focal Points in Rabat Process Partner Countries”, Phase 1 (Mauritania and The Gambia), funded by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The project aims to strengthen the capacities of government-designated Missing Migrants National Focal Points (NFPs) and other key government officials in Mauritania and The Gambia, promoting a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to missing migrants.
This is the first time IOM will deliver a training on all aspects of a missing migrant response, serving as a pilot initiative. While the training will take place in The Gambia and Mauritania, the materials and content will also be made available to other members of the Rabat Process Network of NFPs, helping them enhance knowledge and improve whole-of-government responses within their own administrations.
The course is designed to provide government officials in The Gambia and Mauritania with a solid baseline understanding of the issue of missing migrants—its drivers, implications, and required institutional responses.
The course will equip participants with:
The course is expected to be delivered in person over approximately 2.5 days, using an interactive methodology combining presentations, case studies, group exercises, and facilitated discussions.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
Overview of key outputs
The course will cover key thematic and operational components, with final topics to be agreed jointly with the consultant. Tentative areas include:
The course will integrate both countries of origin perspectives and perspectives from countries where migrant deaths and disappearances occur, ensuring a comprehensive and route-based approach. It will include presentations, case studies, group exercises, and adult learning methodologies to maximize practical application. The final deliverable will comprise a full training package, including the agenda, PowerPoint presentations, facilitator’s guide, and a participant workbook with practical exercises.
The consultant will deliver a 2.5-day pilot training in English in Banjul, The Gambia for the National Task Force on Missing Migrants. Following the training, the consultant will hold meetings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad to support a training-of-trainers approach, enabling MOFA to deliver the course independently in the future. After the pilot, the consultant will revise and adapt the training materials based on lessons learned and participant feedback. The delivery of the training in Mauritania is not part of this consultancy.
Schedule of deliverables and payments
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience
Languages
All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, and Spanish).
For this Consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of French and another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
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 HERE 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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