Consultant (Cat B) IOMDF

Bangkok

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Bangkok
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Closing Date: 2025-08-31

Job Description

Description for Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : Consultant (IOMDF)

Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand

Classification : Consultancy, Category B

Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 31 August 2025

Reference Code : CFA16236/2025

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, working 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, the private sector, and migrants. IOM believes all migrants, regardless of their migration status, are rights holders. States, as duty bearers, have an overarching obligation to protect, respect, and fulfill the rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants, without any discrimination, while promoting the security, well-being, and prosperity of all communities within their territories. IOM supports the efforts of States, at their request, to fulfill their responsibilities as duty bearers.

Thailand continues to strengthen its efforts to protect victims of trafficking (VOTs) in line with international standards, ensuring victims are protected and assisted tailored to the specific needs of VOTs Under the Five-Year Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, the government aims to deepen its collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) to enhance victim protection. A key target is to increase the number of officially registered CSO partners by 50%, enabling broader delivery of protection services such as shelter, mental health and psychosocial support, and legal assistance.

To support the Thai government efforts, IOM in close coordination with the Division of Anti Trafficking in Persons (DATIP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) aims to conduct assessment to identify opportunities and barriers in in establishing a cooperative framework for protection.

The consultancy will contribute to the ongoing project implemented by the Protection and Border Governance Unit of IOM Thailand.

Responsibilities

Objective

The primary objective of this consultancy is to assess the current landscape of collaboration between the Thai government and civil society organizations (CSOs) in delivering protection services to VOTs, with the aim of identifying opportunities, gaps, and barriers to establishing a sustainable and effective cooperation framework. The assessment will inform strategic recommendations to strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination, enhance service delivery, and align protection efforts with international standards.

Category B Consultant: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Deliverables	Installment
Submission of the inception report covering the detail of the assessment methodology, tools, timeline and proposed stakeholders to be engaged in the assessment process	25% of total contract or 2500 USD
Submission of the first draft of report outlining the detail issues and proposed recommendations to address the issues and present draft report to DATIP and relevant agencies	30% of total contract or 3000 USD
Submission of final draft report incorporating feedback gathered during validation workshop	45% of total contract or 4500 USD

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Develop detail inception report and submit to IOM by the fourth week of Aug 2025.
Develop assessment report highlighting the issues and recommendation to address the issues, and submitted to IOM for internal review by second week of Oct 2025.
Present the findings to DATIP and relevant actors by the fourth week of Oct 2025.
Undertake the revision of the report and submit the final report by end of November 2025

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above.
Timely submission of all key deliverables listed above.
Adherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and other visibility requirements.
Quality of final products.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

At least 10 years of experience in counter-trafficking and migration issues in Southeast Asia.
Possesses knowledge and skills on gender sensitivity lens and right based approach.
Significant practical experience and knowledge of working with diverse national stakeholder groups, including with government partners on the development of networks, working groups, common standards and procedures, advocacy and technical capacity development on migration related issues.
Experience working with an international or intergovernmental organization.
Experience working with the Thai Government or other Southeast Asia countries is an advantage.

Skills

Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment and exercise discretion, impartiality, diplomacy and neutrality.
Excellent presentation and representational skills.
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.
Gender-sensitive, culture-sensitive, and able to work with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent language and communication skills (English).

Languages

Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) 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

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 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

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Job info

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

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