Consultant (Labour Migration)

Ankara

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Ankara
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Labour Market Policy
- Migration
Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

Türkiye hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world, with over 4 million foreign nationals living in the country, including approximately 2.8 million Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) and around 225.000 Persons under International Protection (PuIPs). Given the considerable size and diversity of the migrant and refugee population in Türkiye, providing means for their social and economic integration is a very challenging process for both national and local authorities. Türkiye was also hit by a series of debilitating earthquakes in February 2023, which caused widespread displacement, damage and disruption in 11 provinces that already hosted half of the SuTPs and PuIPs in the country. The disaster affected the local labour market dynamics, skills needs and social cohesion in the region. In response to the challenges, the “Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration” project aims to increase formal employment of SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members and strengthen the harmonization process in Türkiye. The project will be implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), the Social Security Institution (SSI) and the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) of the Ministry of Interior. The project will propose a two-prong approach that will ensure that targeted populations have improved levels of employability and are better integrated in their host communities. This will be done by strengthening the institutional capacities at the national and provincial level for delivering efficient employability and integration services for the targeted populations. The project will also promote respect for all groups, without distinction of race, gender, religion, colour, national origin, marital status, age, and physical disability, and pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities. 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration Project (LM0539): IOM is not required to provide any physical facilities for the work of the consultant. The consultant will be reporting to IOM and will work in close coordination and collaboration with Senior Project Associate. Both IOM and the stakeholders may provide feedback, including comments and revision requests. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring regular engagement and alignment with the key stakeholders, fostering consistency and timely responsiveness. During implementation, IOM and the stakeholders may also share background materials for the consultant’s review and use. The consultant should also be able to adapt to changing training and reporting needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to the evolving priorities of the project. Additionally, any information collected by the consultant throughout the project must remain confidential. Both provided documents and the consultant’s gathered data cannot be used for any purpose other than the project or shared with third parties without explicit written consent from IOM and the project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Design and deliver training tailored to the needs of key stakeholders

Develop training curricula, presentations, and participant materials on relevant topics

Facilitate interactive training sessions using case-based approaches to enhance practical knowledge and institutional capacities

Prepare training reports, including training assessments, participant feedback analysis, and recommendations for follow-up actions

Contribute to the development of training strategies and longer-term capacity development frameworks

Collaborate with IOM team and national counterparts to ensure that training content aligns with national policies, and international standards

The Main Areas of Expertise:

IOM Türkiye Employability Programme is seeking competent national experts in the three key areas outlined below:

1.Labour Migration Management

Roles and Responsibilities of Key Institutions in LMM

Inter-institutional Coordination and Collaboration Mechanisms

Cross-Border Cooperation

Legal and Policy Framework

Labour Migration Information Systems and Data Management

2. Labour Market and Migration Nexus

Impact of Migration on Labour Markets

Employment Opportunities for Migrants

Transition from Informality to Formality

Skills Development and Recognition for Migrants

Migration, Employment, and Social Cohesion

Private Sector Involvement in LMM

Multi-stakeholder Coordination

Digital Green Transition in Labour Migration

Inclusive Labour Market Policies

Promoting Gender Equality in Employment

Labour Inspection Systems

Management of Vocational Training

3. International Labour Standards and Good Practices

International Agreements, Frameworks, and Conventions

Human Rights and Labour Migration

Developing and Implementing Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements

Ethical Recruitment Practices

Social Protection and Workers’ Rights

Labour Market Integration Good Practices

Public-Private Partnerships in Labour Migration

Qualifications

Education

At least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related discipline. A master’s or PhD degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience

At least 7 years of professional experience in one of the above-mentioned key areas

Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training sessions, particularly using adult learning principles and participatory training methods

Experience in working with various stakeholders, including government agencies, municipalities, NGOs, and international organizations.

Exceptional reporting and presentation skills

Skills

Familiarity with capacity development frameworks, excellent facilitation skills, report writing and analytical skills, curriculum development skills.

Languages

Fluency in English and Turkish 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

The consultant will be requested to travel to targeted provinces in Türkiye to conduct trainings. The travel costs, accommodation costs (bed and breakfast), and living costs (terminal expenses, intra- city travel costs, lunch, dinner, etc.) of the missions to other provinces of Türkiye will be borne by IOM. IOM will arrange economy class round-trip flight tickets through its contracted Travel Agency. In case of need for additional travels that are unforeseen in the ToR, the costs of the respective travels of the consultant may either be:  

Reimbursed to the consultant upon the submission of the receipts/invoices of the expenses by the consultant and approval of the IOM

As per UNDSS rules, the consultant is responsible for completing necessary online security training and submitting certificates and travel clearance prior to assignment-related travels. 

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

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Proven expertise in labour migration

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Vacancy Type: Call for Expression of Interest
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG

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