Job Description
Duty Station of the Consultancy: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration of Consultancy: 4 months
Nature of the consultancy:
The objective of the consultancy is to support IOM Lebanon’s efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of the General Directorate of General Security (GSD) by developing a standardized and sustainable training curriculum aligned with international immigration and border‑governance standards. The consultancy will contribute to enhancing operational effectiveness, reinforcing compliance with international obligations and human‑rights principles, and supporting GSD in fulfilling its mandate across land, air, and maritime border points.
Furthermore, the consultancy will facilitate the creation of a comprehensive and coherent training foundation for GSD’s Training Academy by consolidating best practices, harmonizing existing instructional materials, and integrating lessons learned from previous capacity and needs assessments. The resulting curriculum will serve as a core component of the national training framework for officers and staff engaged in migration management, border control, and traveler processing, and will promote consistent, rights‑based, and professional service delivery across all operational units.
Under the overall guidance of the IOM Lebanon Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), the incumbent is expected to:
Phase 1 – Needs Assessment and Mapping
Review existing GSD training materials, SOPs, and operational manuals related to immigration and border management.
Identify priority thematic areas and training needs in consultation with GSD leadership and technical units.
Map existing curricula and relevant materials from IOM and other relevant national and international actors, regional training centers, and international best practices.
Phase 2 – Curriculum Design
Develop a modular training curriculum covering GSD’s functional areas, aligned with IOM’s IBG framework, including:
- Integrated Border Management (IBM) Principles
- Travel Document Examination and Fraud Detection
- Passenger Data and Risk Analysis (API/PNR)
- Human Rights and Protection at Borders
- Counter-Smuggling and Counter-Trafficking Awareness
- Gender- and Child-Sensitive Border Management
- Migration Health and Vulnerability Screening
- Search and Rescue (Maritime Border Component)
- Crisis Management and Emergency Response
- Data Protection, Ethics, and Information Security
Ensure materials reflect GSD’s legal framework and operational environment, while integrating international and regional standards.
Phase 3 – Validation and Finalization
Conduct a validation workshop with GSD and IOM to present and refine the curriculum.
Integrate feedback and finalize the training package (digital and printable versions).
Prepare an implementation roadmap, outlining delivery modalities, trainer selection, and monitoring tools.
4. Project Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) programme, supports national authorities in strengthening border management systems that are rights-based, secure, and efficient. In Lebanon, IOM has been a long-standing partner of the General Directorate of General Security (GSD), working together to enhance migration governance, operational readiness, and institutional capacity across land, air, and maritime borders.
As part of ongoing cooperation to professionalize training delivery and institutionalize knowledge, IOM and GSD have agreed to jointly develop a comprehensive training curriculum that reflects international standards and best practices in migration management, border governance, and human rights.
5. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:
Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)
Responsibilities
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
First deliverable – 20% of the overall contract value:
Inception Report, including the detailed workplan, methodological approach, and stakeholder mapping.
To be submitted within the first two weeks of the consultancy.
Second deliverable – 20% of the overall contract value:
Needs Assessment Report, consisting of a review of existing GSD training materials, identification of gaps, and recommendations for priority thematic areas.
To be submitted within four weeks from the start of the consultancy.
Third deliverable – 30% of the overall contract value:
Draft Training Curriculum Package, including the full modular curriculum, trainer guides, participant materials, session plans, presentations, case studies, and assessment tools.
To be submitted within eight weeks from the start of the consultancy.
Fourth deliverable – 30% of the overall contract value:
A Validation Workshop and Final Curriculum Package. The Validation Workshop will consist of a presentation of draft materials and a structured feedback session with GSD and IOM, to be delivered by week nine of the consultancy. The Final Curriculum Package will comprise the revised and finalized modules in both digital and printable formats, along with an implementation roadmap outlining delivery modalities, monitoring tools, and recommended trainer selection, to be submitted by week ten of the consultancy.
Effective coordination and engagement with IOM, GSD, and relevant national and international stakeholders throughout the curriculum development process, ensuring inclusive consultation and alignment with institutional priorities.
Timely submission of all deliverables in accordance with the approved workplan, scope, and agreed methodological standards.
Production of high‑quality, comprehensive, and context‑appropriate training materials that reflect international best practices, are fully aligned with IOM’s IBG framework, and respond to the operational realities and training needs of GSD.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Migration Studies, Border Management, Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field.
At least 7 years of professional experience in migration governance, border management, or curriculum design for law enforcement or immigration agencies.
Proven experience in training design, adult learning methodologies, and institutional capacity development.
Demonstrated familiarity with IOM’s Immigration and Border Governance framework and international best practices is an asset.
Prior work experience with an international organization and/or providing technical assistance to national authorities is an asset.
Excellent writing, communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Strong creative and strategic thinking.
Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and strong organizational skills.
Good level of computer literacy.
Fluency in Arabic and English is required, a good level of French is advantageous.
This consultancy is home‑based; however, travel within Lebanon will be required to conduct in‑person consultations, coordination meetings, and engagements with IOM, GSD, and other relevant national authorities.
- 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: 4 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?: No