Job Description
In the framework of Project “Strengthening the Capacities of Ukrainian Institutions and Local Organizations to Support a Community-Based and Participatory Approach to Protection and Durable Solutions” that is aimed to contribute to the protection of and progress toward durable solutions for war-affected people in Ukraine, IOM Ukraine continues to conduct a series of one-day trainings on community-based protection for representatives of social services, initiative groups and community leaders in the project’s target hromadas.
And in the framework of Project “Addressing Trafficking in Persons and Related Risks in the Ukraine Emergency Response” that aim to establish and strengthen counter-trafficking activities as lifesaving in the context of the current humanitarian response to the Ukraine crisis IOM Ukraine will organize and conduct 17 one-day trainings on countering human trafficking for humanitarian actors and protection workers across the country.
The objective of this consultancy is to conduct 10 one-day community-based protection trainings according to the provided curriculum and to develop and design the contents of one-day training on countering human trafficking, and to facilitate these 17 trainings during April - July 2026 in different regions of Ukraine.
Organizational Department: Protection Unit.
Responsibilities
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
To facilitate 10 one-day Community – based protection trainings in Kharkiv and Dnipro regions.
To develop and design the contents of the one-day training (curriculum, handouts, presentation, tasks), and to develop a questionnaire for pre and post training knowledge assessment for humanitarian and protection actors on countering human trafficking.
To facilitate 17 one-day trainings on countering human trafficking in different regions of Ukraine (Kyiv Odesa, Lviv, Dnipro, etc.):
Facilitate group work and provide all relevant expertise in Q&A sessions;
Organize and supervise pre and post training knowledge assessments.
To prepare the trainer’s report for each training which should include:
Analysis of pre and post training knowledge assessment;
Observation on the group engagement, key discussion points and challenges.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Deliverable 1 by 31 March 2026 – 3500 USD (United States Dollars Three Thousand Five Hundred)
10 community-based protection trainings in Kharkiv and Dnipro regions are conducted and reports are submitted to IOM.
Deliverable 2 by 31 August 2026 – 5950 USD (United States Dollars Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty)
Contents of the one-day training, presentation and the pre- and post-training knowledge assessment questionnaire for the training on countering human trafficking is developed and agreed with IOM.
17 one-day trainings for humanitarian actors and protection workers are conducted and reports submitted to IOM.
The payment of the Consultant’s fees shall be initiated within 10 days after IOM’s receipt and approval of the outputs outlined above.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and/or skills required
University Degree in Pedagogy, Psychology, Law or related field, with five years of professional experience in the area of countering trafficking in human beings;
Previous experience in developing and conducting counter-trafficking trainings;
Understanding of key concepts of protection and community-based protection;
Previous experience of work with vulnerable population and provision of protection assistance to beneficiaries;
Excellent understanding of human trafficking processes and relevant national legislation;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in Ukrainian; knowledge of English will be an asset;
Ability to work independently and as a team member;
Self-discipline and the ability to work according to set time limits.
Travel required:
Yes, travel to the trainings location within Ukraine is necessary.
- 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: 6 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: Yes