Job Description

Responsibilities

Deliverable 1 - Inception Report and Detailed Workplan
Indicative timing: Within 2 weeks of contract start (Month 1)
Payment: 10%
The consultant will submit an inception report outlining:

• Clear understanding of the CTIP Navigator objectives, structure, and content framework
• Detailed methodology and workplan aligned with Activities 2 and 3 of the approved project plan

• Approach for:

  - Establishing and organising a cloud-based repository of existing CTIP documents (in coordination with the RSO Project Officer)

  - Populating Reference, Learning, and Tools sections of the CTIP Navigator

  - Developing practical CTIP tools (guidelines, checklists, templates).

• Proposed topics and sections to be covered (e.g. prevention, prosecution, protection, referral, coordination, monitoring).
• Consultation approach with selected Bali Process Member States to validate needs, gaps, and usability of tools.
   

Delivery format: Written report (Word/PDF)

Deliverable 2 - Populated Repository and Reference Content
Indicative timing: End of Month 2
Payment: 25%
The consultant will:

• Establish and organise a cloud-based repository of existing CTIP documents, with support from the RSO Project Officer.
• Review existing CTIP Navigator reference sections and identify missing or outdated documents.
• Gather, review, and organise key reference materials (laws, policies, frameworks, guidance).
• Populate the Reference sections of the CTIP Navigator, or prepare content in an agreed upload-ready format with clear categorisation and basic metadata.
   

Delivery format:

• Structured cloud repository
• Repository index / mapping table (Excel or Word)
   

Deliverable 3 - Learning Resources and Good Practices Package
Indicative timing: End of Month 3
Payment: 25%
The consultant will:

• Identify, gather, and curate existing learning resources on CTIP and related topics.
• Organise learning resources by topic/section (e.g. prevention, prosecution, protection, referral, coordination, monitoring).
• Identify and document at least two good practice examples per major topic/section to include in the good practice section.
• Prepare the contents for the good practices section under each topic with examples from the MS.
   

Deliverable 4 - Practical CTIP Tools for Implementation
Indicative timing: End of Month 4
Payment: 40%
The consultant will develop and finalise a package of practical CTIP implementation tools for publication in the Tools section of the CTIP Navigator.
This will include:

• At least 20 practical documents, such as:
  • guidelines
  • checklists
  • templates
• Tools covering a range of CTIP implementation areas, including but not limited to:
  • development and implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs);
  • referral mechanisms and coordination frameworks;
  • identification of victims of trafficking;
  • protection and assistance measures;
  • monitoring, reporting, and documentation;
  • responses to emerging forms of trafficking, including trafficking for forced criminality and forced marriage.
• All tools must be:
  • practical and implementation-oriented;
  • adaptable across different national contexts;
  • suitable for direct use by Bali Process Member States.
     

Delivery format: 

• Finalised guidelines, checklists, and templates (Word/PDF), ready for upload to the CTIP Navigator.
   

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree in law, human rights, migration, international development, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of demonstrated professional experience in counter-trafficking in persons (CTIP), including work on policy, programming, or implementation at national or regional level.

Experience

• Proven experience in developing practical guidance and tools for government or practitioner audiences, such as guidelines, templates, checklists, SOPs, or implementation frameworks related to CTIP or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with government counterparts, including ministries, law enforcement agencies, or national coordination mechanisms, and ability to translate policy and legal frameworks into operational guidance.
• Experience conducting research, analytical work, or reviews related to CTIP, migration, or human rights, including desk research, content assessment, or gap analysis.
• Experience or familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches, including development of indicators, reporting tools, or implementation monitoring frameworks, is a strong asset.

• Experience working in Southeast Asia or the wider Asia-Pacific region is strongly preferred

Skill

• Ability to organise, curate, and synthesise complex information into clear, structured, and user-friendly outputs suitable for publication and practical use.
• Strong drafting and editing skills in English, with demonstrated ability to produce concise, high-quality technical documents.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. 

Travel required

Should the Consultant be required to travel by the Organization, the Consultant will be provided with 
transportation or reimbursed for the cost of their travel following advance agreement and in accordance 
with IOM’s travel policies, including IN/6. The Consultant will receive a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) 
according to IOM’s established rates, during their stay in the place of duty while on TDY.  
 

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 five 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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM E-Recruitment System within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application. 

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; 
• a curriculum vitae; 
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Notes

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. 

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, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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