Job Description

Responsibilities

Output 1 - Stakeholder Consultation Report (including)
This output captures insights from key stakeholders to inform the development of the capability development approach and identify current practices, gaps, and needs.
Documentation of inputs from organisational staff, partner organisations, and government representatives

• Analysis of current capability development practices and gaps in the RSO
• Analysis of current learning resources, including user requirements and accessibility for the organisation's knowledge management platform
• Summary of consultation findings and recommendations
   

Output 2 - Draft Capability Development Approach Document (including)
This output presents the draft comprehensive framework and methodologies that will guide all capacity building activities, including training design, delivery, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

• Executive summary and strategic alignment with relevant regional cooperation strategies (e.g. 2023 Adelaide Strategy for Cooperation)
• Multi-pillar capability development framework covering knowledge and network development, operational capacity development, and institutional strengthening
• Targeted approach to capability development activities aligned with different stages of the migration management cycle
• Detailed typology of RSO capacity building activities and interventions
• Training design principles, implementation methodology and delivery approaches, covering aspects such as English language testing provisions and multi-language considerations, training participant selection criteria and verification processes, and training scoping methodology for different types of interventions
• Training e-curriculum development approach and best practices
• Institutionalisation framework detailing Train-the-Trainer approach and implementation processes, post-training action planning framework, application and monitoring, and partnership integration strategies
• Quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation guidelines including standardised delivery methodologies, survey response rate targets and engagement strategies, performance measurement systems with output, outcome, and impact indicators, and continuous learning and adaptive programming approaches
• Alignment with RSO Alumni Network and Secondee Programme
• Support the lead consultant in finalising the RSO’s Theory of Change for the next workplan.
   

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education, adult training and development, or related field (minimum requirement)
• Master’s degree in education, adult training and development, or related field (preferred)
   

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in capacity building and/or training design
• Demonstrated experience in developing organisational training frameworks, policies, or strategic approaches
• Proven track record in designing and implementing adult training programs or capacity development initiatives
• Strong familiarity with program monitoring and evaluation and training quality assurance
• Previous work with the RSO or similar regional mechanisms an advantage
   

Skills

• Excellent understanding of adult learning principles and training design
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to produce clear, comprehensive documentation
• Experience in stakeholder consultation and engagement processes
• Familiarity with migration management, border security, or transnational crime issues
• Project management skills and ability to work independently
   

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Additional regional languages (e.g., Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malay, Thai, Vietnamese) an advantage
   

Travel required

Should the Consultant be required to travel by the Organisation, 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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