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Local Consultant CC-2025-03

Yerevan

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Yerevan
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
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  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

In recent years, Armenia has become an attractive destination for migrants, including migrant workers. While this has brought economic benefits to the country, including a sharp increase in the country's GDP in 2022, it has also increased the risk of human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse of migrants.

IOM Mission in Armenia is implementing the project “Combatting Trafficking in Persons in Armenia: Improving Victim Identification and Referral Systems”. This two-year initiative is funded by the IOM Development Fund and aims to strengthen migrant rights protection and combat human trafficking in Armenia. One of the key elements of the project is the support for a comprehensive review of the national referral system in Armenia, considering that the existing Government decisions outlining the procedures regulating the system do not fully reflect the current situation on the ground or the institutional assets resulting from reforms  and thus have to be updated. A consultant will be expected to engage into the review and assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the current system and identifying areas for improvement.
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
 
IOM Armenia, Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) unit, “Combatting Trafficking in Persons in Armenia: Improving Victim Identification and Referral Systems” project

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the successful candidate will undertake the following tasks and provide the following deliverables:

I.     Conduct a review of the existing legal framework regulating the National Referral System in Armenia.

  • Review and analyze government decisions regulating the National Referral System, as well as other related legal acts in order to identify gaps and weaknesses.
  • Analyze existing referral mechanisms for the victims of TiP, as well as the in-development alert tool for the Work Permit System and assess how to effectively include them in the existing legal frameworks.
  • Conduct interviews with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, as well as international organizations to complement the results of legislation review.

II.    Develop a set of amendments for the legal acts regulating the National Referral System. 

  • Based on the results of the desk review and interviews, prepare the package of amendments for legal acts regulating the National Referral System to put in place clear guidelines for national and local actors to ensure effective identification and referral of victims of trafficking.
  • Ensure that the amended legal framework drafts reflects the current government structure, the scope of agencies involved in TiP response, or the complexity of the labour migration flows to and within the country.
  • Present the draft for discussion among the government stakeholders, international organizations and civil society organizations.
  • Based on the feedback collected during the discussion, finalize the package of amendments.
 

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

Deliverable 1 (1 month)

  • Conduct desk review of the legal framework regulating the National Referral System and  international best practices, and identify stakeholders currently involved into TiP response in Armenia and conduct interviews to identify gaps and weaknesses of the system.

Deliverable 2 (1 month)

  • Based on review and results of interviews, prepare the draft package of amendments for legal acts governing the System providing compelling rationale for the amendments.

Deliverable 3 (1 month)

  • Present the draft amendments for discussion among the government stakeholders, international organizations and CSOs.

Deliverable 4 (1 month)

  • Based on the feedback received, finalize the drafted package of amendments.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
 

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. 
  • Identifying key issues and proposing solutions, e.g. offering different options to solve problems to meet clients’ needs. 
  • Upholding and demonstrating the values of IOM in the daily consultancy activities. 

Qualifications

Education
 
  • Advanced university degree in law,
  • Other formal education relevant for the assignment.
 
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 in the field of trafficking in persons, migration law, labor law, labor rights.
  • Experience in working with public administrations, local authorities, and institutions/organizations working on combatting trafficking in persons, migration management or other related issues at national level.
  • Experience in working with international organizations and UN agencies is an advantage.
Languages
 
Fluency in Armenian and English is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
 
Travel required

No

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 three 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.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 4 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
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