Legal expert consultant (START)
Remote | Rome
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Remote | Rome
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Legal - International Law
- Closing Date:
Job Description
The project “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” aims at decongesting the Hotspot of Lampedusa and other first reception centers located in Sicily. IOM, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior, organize charter flights and, when needed, ferry transfers to internally relocate migrants from Lampedusa or other Sicilian locations to designated airports or ports, depending on reception facility availability. Before departure, beneficiaries receive from IOM staff medical checks and information sessions to ensure fitness for travel and understanding of the process. Upon arrival, onward bus transfers to reception centers are arranged, with medical or operational escorts provided for vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied minors. IOM also maintains coordination with all relevant authorities and partners to manage vulnerabilities, ensure proper handovers, and duly prepare every step of the procedure. The objective of the consultancy is to independently evaluate and certificate the compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual, producing 2 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor.
Facilitated Migration and Vulnerable Groups Unit
PROJECT CODE IT10P0578 – S.T.A.R.T. project
Duty Station: Rome, Italy (Homebased)
Estimated Start Date: 1 December 2025 (tentative)
Responsibilities
In the framework of the “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” project the consultant will be responsible for the evaluation and certification of compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual. In particular, the incumbent will product 3 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor, respecting the following reporting schedule:
- First interim report in Italian, by 15 March 2026
- Final report in Italian, by 20 June 2026.
Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment:
Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis:
- First deliverable – production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 15 March 2026. (30% of overall contract value)
- Final deliverable – production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 20 June 2026. (70% of overall contract value)
For the economic offer:
Overall contract value: up to 6,000 Euro
Instalments as per deliverables described above:
- 30% of overall contract value
- 70% of overall contract value
EVALUATION CRITERION
| Maximum Score
| Scoring | |
| 1 | Clarity and completeness of the methodology for compliance evaluation and certification | 10 | Maximum score of 10 pts Points are assigned based on the clarity of the content proposed |
| 2 | Proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification | 25 | Maximum score of 25 pts: Points are assigned based on the relevance of the experiences |
| 3 | Experience working with international, governmental, and non-governmental institutions | 20 | Maximum score of 20 pts: Points are assigned based on the relevance of the institutions served and coherence of the works carried out |
| 4 | References from other clients | 5 | Maximum score of 5 pts: Points are assigned based on reported and documented references |
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer registered as practitioner.
- At least 5 years of proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification.
- Proven experience working with international, governmental, and/or non-governmental institutions.
- At least two recent references (not older than 6 months) by previous clients.
- List of services carried out in the last 3 years; works already carried out for IOM are a valuable asset.
- Economic tender.
- Fluency in Italian and English (oral and written).
- No
Implementation Period
From 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 (tentatively)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- 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.
- 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 7 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Alternative Required Language 1: Italian
Alternative Required Language2: English
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.