International Consultant CC-2026-05 Individual Consultant International Position Short term contract

CFA International Consultant CC-2026-05

Position Title: International Consultant

Duty Station: Yerevan, Armenia

Classification: Consultancy

Type of Appointment: 20 working days during June 2026 – October 2026

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: April 13, 2026

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.

Context:

Advisory support to assess the BGT system in Armenia and produce actionable recommendations and a roadmap to strengthen alignment with Frontex standards and good practices, including a detailed review of curricula and training quality assurance mechanisms.

Category B Consultancy.

Background of the activity:

The Project is implemented in Armenia to further strengthen the capacities of the national authorities to tackle cross‑border organized crime and to enhance independent border management capacities. The primary national partners benefiting from its outcomes are the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia (NSS) and its Border Guard Troops (BGT). Armenia’s border guard training and education system plays a central role in preparing personnel for professional, effective, and rights‑based border management. As Armenia seeks deeper alignment with European Union practices, it is essential that the training and educational system comply with Frontex standards, including the Common Core Curriculum (CCC), the Sectoral Qualification Framework (SQF), the Common Training Framework (CTF), fundamental rights and ethics standards, and the quality assurance principles for border guard education. The assessment focuses on evaluating the training and educational ecosystem and identifying gaps and opportunities for alignment with EU/Frontex frameworks.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the international consultant will perform the following tasks:

1. Review the current training and education system, including institutional set up, policies, processes, and training cycles.
2. Conduct a full curriculum assessment for basic, specialized, and refresher training.
3. Assess the training methodologies, resources, learning materials, and educational infrastructure.
4. Evaluate the training quality assurance system, including assessment and certification practices.
5. Identify gaps relative to Frontex CCC and SQF competency requirements.
6. Provide actionable recommendations and a roadmap for aligning Armenia’s training system with internation and EU/Frontex standards.

Deliverables

1. Inception Report

• Detailed methodology
  • Work plan
    • Validated Frontex standards reference set
    
    
  
  

2. Training and Education System Assessment Report (Draft & Final)

Including:

• Full curriculum mapping
  • Assessment and QA review
    • Infrastructure review
    • Gaps vs. Frontex standard
    • Practical recommendations
    
    
  
  

3. Improvement Roadmap

• Priority actions
  • Timeline
    • Responsible units
    • Resource implications
    
    
  
  

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The Consultant Evaluation will be carried out based on the following indicators:

• Deliverables submitted on time according to the agreed workplan.
• Accuracy and completeness of the assessment against Frontex CCC, SQF and other standards.
• Quality of curriculum mapping and gap analysis, including clear evidence and practical recommendations.
• Clarity and feasibility of the improvement roadmap, with actionable priority steps.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with the usefulness, clarity, and relevance of the consultant’s outputs.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Specialization in border management.
• Other formal education as relevant for the assignment.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in border management, border guard training systems, or security sector capacity development.
• Proven track record in conducting curriculum assessments, training system evaluations, or educational framework reviews.
• Demonstrated experience working with or aligning training systems to EU/Frontex standards (CCC, SQF, CTF, fundamental rights frameworks, QA principles).
• Experience in assessing training quality assurance mechanisms, including certification, evaluation methods, and pedagogical standards.
• Background in analyzing training methodologies, learning materials, and trainer qualifications within security or law‑enforcement training institutions.
• Prior engagement in consultancy assignments, preferably within international organizations, security institutions, or public sector reform.
• Experience working with stakeholders in government, border authorities, or law‑enforcement agencies, especially in transition or reform contexts.
• Ability to produce high‑quality assessment reports, mapping exercises, and strategic roadmaps with practical, actionable recommendations.

Languages

• For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Travel required

No

Required Competencies

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 level 1

• 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.

Other

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, supported by a CV and Cover Letter, no later than 13 April 2026, using the following links:

• Internal candidates: View the internal job posting

• External candidates: View the external job posting

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 30.03.2026 to 13.04.2026

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