CON 2025-01 DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL INTEGRATED BORDER MANAGEMENT

Project Context and Scope

The development of an integrated border management strategy is required to enhance border control effectiveness across land, air, and maritime domains, with focus on strengthening security measures, facilitating legitimate trade, increasing efficiency, and managing migration flows.

 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

 

The consultancy is focused on developing a comprehensive National Integrated Border Management (IBM) Strategy for Belize that strengthens security, facilitates trade, manages migration flows, and enhances inter-agency coordination across land, air, and maritime borders. It involves gap analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the creation of an actionable implementation plan, aligning with international best practices and Belize’s national priorities.

Tasks to be performed under this contract

First deliverable - Preliminary & consultation reports - Deliverable by email and in two printed copies by 31 October 2025 (Month 2)

Second deliverable - Draft strategy document - Deliverable by email and in two printed copies by 2 January 2026 (Month 4)

Final deliverable - Final strategy documents - Deliverable by email and in two printed copies by 27 February 2026 (Month 6)

 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

 

Education

• Advanced degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Public Policy, Migration Governance or related field

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in border management, customs, or related areas
• Experience working with government agencies and international organizations
• Proven track record in strategy development

Skills

• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Knowledge of international best practices in border management
• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Strategic planning and policy development

Languages

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.

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.