JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

CON 2025/33 – Local Consultant for Development and Delivery of a Capacity-Building Program on Integration support for vulnerable migrants, building on the experience of the case of Afghan evacuees in Albania in the framework of the project “Support for the Voluntary Integration of Afghan Nationals in Albania” (IS.0162)

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

First deliverable – Desk Review of existing assessment, reports, and conduct pre-Evaluation questionnaire including Training Needs Report and Draft Training Module. Design of Training Program including drafting training plan, agenda and outline tailored to different stakeholder groups participating (e.g., government, NGOs, service providers together to enhance cooperation between structures and stakeholders), including learning objectives, session outlines, methods, materials, and evaluation questionnaires.

Deliverable potentially due by 17 November 2025 [30 working days] – First Installment Payment

Second deliverable – Develop final training agenda and logistics plan for 3-day training in coordination with IOM and stakeholders. Delivery of 3-Day In-Person Training Workshop in Tirana including participant list, pre/post evaluation forms, training materials and PowerPoint presentations. Finalization of Training Module and Report in English and Albanian and final consultancy report summarizing delivery, outcomes, feedback, and recommendations.

Deliverable potentially due by 10 December 2025 [15 working days] – Second Installment Payment

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Satisfactory completion of the tasks indicated in this ToR,
• Quality of deliverables submitted according to timelines outlined above,
• Team working ability,
• Communication,
• Confidentiality,
• Timeliness,
• Responsibility,
• Initiative.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completed advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in Education, Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Public Administration, or other related areas.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience (national or international) in designing and delivering capacity-building/training programs, on migration, integration, or humanitarian programs and training’s performance evaluation is preferable.
• Experience and familiarity with the Albanian migration and social service context is preferable.
• Experience in working with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders is preferable.

Skills

• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and reporting-writing skills in Albanian and English.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, intercultural, and gender-sensitive skills with attention to detail.

Languages

• Fluency in Albanian and English is requested for this assignment.

Travel required

• Yes, upon coordination with IOM

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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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