International Consultant CC-2026-06

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

Project Context and Scope

Armenia is among the 152 Member States that endorsed the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). To advance its commitments, In December 2024, Armenia initiated the development of a comprehensive Migration Strategy grounded in a whole‑of‑government and whole‑of‑society approach, integrating diverse data sources and insights on migration trends. Armenia has also demonstrated continued engagement in global migration processes through its voluntary GCM contributions submitted in 2020 and prior to the 2022 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), and plans to submit another contribution ahead of the 2026 IMRF.

Even though there was meaningful progress in strengthening migration statistics, Armenia continues to face significant data challenges that hinder evidence‑based policymaking and effective migration governance. Fragmented data systems, inconsistent methodologies, varying definitions and incomplete or inaccessible datasets complicate the ability to develop coherent migration policies. Coordination across institutions remains limited and administrative data sources, particularly for tracking migration flows and temporary mobility are underdeveloped. These gaps became especially visible during the formulation of new migration policies in 2023–2024 and in response to recent refugee inflows and internal mobility trends, which required data extraction from multiple, unaligned systems.

The project aims to enhance Armenia’s capacity to monitor GCM implementation and strengthen migration governance by establishing a cohesive, efficient system for migration and temporary mobility data. This will involve supporting State institutions, particularly ArmStat and the Migration and Citizenship Service (MCS) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to adopt standardized methodologies aligned with European and international standards. Project outputs include: developing a unified methodology for collecting disaggregated migration data; building the capacity of relevant agencies through a gender‑sensitive training curriculum; improving institutional ability to produce and use migration data, including for voluntary GCM reporting and establishing a national coordination framework for data exchange.
 

IOM Armenia, “Strengthening Migration Data in Armenia: Advancing Progress in Achieving the Global Compact for Migration Objectives” project, DA0107.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the international consultant will perform the following tasks:

1. Design the methodology for the legislative assessment in relation to the migration data collection and protection;

2. Conduct desk-research of international standards, including the EU requirements, national legislation and legal acts, national policies/strategies regulating the migration data management in Armenia and implementation practices;

3. Design the questionnaire for the information/ data collection in coordination with IOM Armenia and RO Europe and Central Asia  (RO ECA);

4. Implement consultations with main stakeholders conducting (online) interviews with identified Government agencies, as well as other relevant local and international stakeholders (the list of interviewees to be developed jointly with IOM);

5. Study the existing migration data management legislature in relation to EU acquis and best practices developed by other EU candidate or relevant countries and come up with legislative recommendations to be adapted to Armenian context; 

6. Analyze the information and produce draft of migration data collection and protection legislative assessment report;

7. Prepare a final report with migration data management legislation analyzed and recommendations provided in coordination with IOM Armenia and RO ECA;

8. Periodically report on implementation of the activities and results achieved during the consultancy period; 

Category B Consultant is hired to provide the bellow deliverables, according to the proposed timeline: 

• Submission of Draft report on Aassessment of Armenian legislation vis-à-vis international standards and the EU acquis on migration and temporary data collection and protection. Deliverable 1 by email.

• Submission of final report based on feedback from IOM and Government of Armenia. Deliverable 2 by email.

• Presentation of assessment results during the workshop. Deliverable 3 by participation in the workshop.

The Consultant Evaluation will be carried out based on the following indicators: 

• Understanding of the scope of the assignment. 

• Professional competence and mastery of the subject matter of the consultancy. 

• Written and verbal communication skills, including report writing. 

• Delivering results consistent with the agreed Terms of Reference. 

• Accurately judging the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task. 

• Upholding and demonstrating IOM values and core competencies in the daily consultancy activities. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Advanced university degree in Law.

Experience

• At least 5 years of proven experience in the area of development of national policies and legal acts.

• Previous experience in development of legal framework assessment, particularly those related to international standards and the EU acquis.

• Experience in working with public administrations, NGOs, local authorities and institutions/organizations working on areas of migration and temporary mobility data collection and protection at the national and/or international level.

• Experience in working with international organizations and UN agencies is an advantage.

• Experience in working in Armenia or in the region is preferrable.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working level of Russian is desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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.
   

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, supported by a CV and a Cover Letter.
 

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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