International consultant CC-2024-21

Position Title: International Consultant CC-2024-21

Duty Station: Yerevan, Armenia

Type of Appointment: Consultant (3 months)

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: September 5, 2024

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:

Nature of the consultancy:

Advisory support to develop specialized training module on second line interviewing and communication and exchange of non-sensitive information aligned with international standards and EU Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding and organize a joint training for Armenian and Georgian border guards.

Background information:

IOM is implementing a capacity-building project aimed at providing expert support to further strengthen the capacities of the Armenian BGT to tackle the security and migration management challenges and ensure alignment with international legal obligations, standards, and border management best practices. IOM will provide capacity-building and expert support to further development of the BGT training curricula, enhancing capacities of the Scientific Educational Centre in delivery of trainings on contemporary adult learning techniques, strengthening the capacity of border guards for document examination and fraud detection and the secondary line inspections.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop the training modules on the following topics ensuring gender-sensitive approach for each theme.

• Communication and exchange of non-sensitive information among services
• Observation and selection of candidates for interview
• Principles of second line interviewing

2. Deliver training for about 20 Armenian and Georgian border guards.

3. Conduct pre- and post- assessments to evaluate the knowledge change of the trainees.

4. Consult with the IOM project team on appropriate and agreed approaches to the specified tasks before their completion.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

• Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• Specialization in border management.
• Other formal education as relevant for the assignment.
• At least five years of experience in a professional thematic consultancy.
• Proven experience in developing of curricula and training modules.
• Proven experience in delivering TOTs.
• Proven experience with international organizations and/or government structures.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

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

• 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

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, and security clearances.