CON 2025/30 - Local Consultant – Migration Expert on Budgeting and Finance to support the Ministry of Interior for the implementation of the National Strategy of Migration and its Action Plan

Tirana

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Tirana
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Social Affairs
    • Administrative support
    • Political Affairs
    • Banking and Finance
    • Migration
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope
 
The “EU4Migration in Albania” project aims to support the implementation of effective, efficient, and EU-aligned border and migration management systems in Albania. The project is embedded in the strategic objective of the National Strategy on Migration (NSM) in achieving effective migration governance to address challenges and enhance migration’s positive impact on development for the benefit of migrants and society. It also supports the GoA's 2023 commitment to improve the quality of asylum decision-making and decentralize procedures at the local level.
 
Output 1.2 of the project “Advance the implementation of the National Strategy/Action Plan through the deployment of seconded staff in relevant governmental institutions” envisions the engagement of  secondees during the project, deployed to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) who will support the work of the Technical Secretariat on Migration (TSM) in monitoring, coordination and reporting on the NSM and AP implementation, as well as the selected institutions in the implementation of measures under their responsibility.
 
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Head of Office and the and direct supervision of the EU4Migration in Albania Project Manager, and in close coordination with the assigned person at MoI the consultant will support MoI in:
  • Preparing, updating and monitoring the financial analysis of the NSM and AP.
  • Preparing analyses on the impact of emigration on public revenues and expenditures.
  • Assessing the effects of remittances on the economy and state budget.
  • Developing medium-term budgetary scenarios in the context of migration.
  • Proposing fiscal policies to mitigate negative effects and leverage the opportunities created by migration.
 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

The consultancy engagement will contribute to the successful implementation of the project EU4Migration in Albania (PX0611) 

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

The local consultant based at the Ministry of Interior, will be responsible for:

a)     Translating strategic objectives into concrete costs:

•     Analyse the priorities of the National Migration Strategy and translate them into measurable financial actions.

•     Prepare detailed cost estimations for each measure or activity foreseen in the action plan.

b)    Integrating financial needs into the national budget and MTBP:

•     Ensure that migration-related policies and measures are reflected in the budget programs of relevant ministries within the Medium-Term Budget Program (MTBP).

•     Assist in drafting budget proposals for the financial support of migration-related activities.

c)    Developing medium-term financial planning for migration:

•     Prepare a multi-year financing plan for the migration strategy.

•     Coordinate with relevant sectors to determine annual and long-term financial commitments.

d)    Supporting local-level budgeting (municipalities):

•     Provide technical assistance to municipalities dealing with large numbers of returning migrants.

•     Support the integration of social and economic reintegration programs for returnees into local budgets.

e)    Coordination and harmonization with external financing:

•     Work closely with international donors (EU, IOM, UNDP, UNHCR) to align their funding with the national budget structure.

f)     Oversight and monitoring of financial implementation:

•     Monitor financial implementation of the strategy through monthly/quarterly reports.

•     Evaluate the efficiency and alignment of expenditures with the expected outcomes of migration policy.

g)    Fiscal impact analysis and long-term cost assessments:

•     Prepare analyses on the impact of migration on public finances, including:

 

o     Remittances and their contribution to GDP.

 

 

o     Costs of public services (healthcare, education, housing).

 

 

o     Effects of migration on tax revenues (increases or reductions).

 

h)    Preparation of budgetary and strategic financial documents:

•     Draft budget memos, cost-benefit analyses, and reports for the Budget Commission and international institutions.

•     Provide financial recommendations for migration policies in inter-institutional platforms.

i)    Capacity building and training of administration:

•     Organize training sessions for financial and technical staff on:

 

o     Results-based budgeting (RBB).

 

 

o     Gender-responsive budgeting in the context of migration.

 

 

o     Cost-effectiveness analysis methods.

 

j.     Evaluation of the fiscal sustainability of the strategy:

•     Assess whether the migration strategy is financially sustainable in the medium and long term.

•     Provide early warnings regarding fiscal risks, funding gaps, or overfinancing.

The consultant will prepare and submit periodical reports that describe activities/deliverables on the referring period, accomplishments as well as issues and concerns impeding the progress in providing the outputs by the last working day of the reporting period. 

The engagement of the local consultant will take place for up to 5 (five) working days per week / up to 20 (twenty) working days in total, per month based at MoI. The sign in and sign out timesheet, as well as the periodical reports, will be applied by signature of consultant and verified by the Director of the Directorate of Migration, Asylum, and Anti-Trafficking Policies at the Ministry of Interior.

  • First instalment following the delivery and acceptance by IOM of the periodic report potentially for period 15/09/2025 until 14/10/2025 
  • Second instalment following the delivery and acceptance by IOM of the periodic report potentially for period 15/10/2025 until 14/11/2025
  • Third instalment following the delivery and acceptance by IOM of the periodic report potentially for period 15/11/2025 until 15/12/2025
 
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Satisfactory completion of the tasks indicated in this ToR,
  • Quality of deliverables submitted according to timelines outlined above,
  • Team working ability,
  • Communication,
  • Confidentiality,
  • Timeliness,
  • Responsibility,
  • Initiative.

Qualifications

Education
  • Completed advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in Finance, Economics or other related  areas.
Experience
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in budget planning and fiscal analysis.
  • Experience in the financial planning and management of EU-funded projects is preferable.
  • Experience in engaging with local authorities and other stakeholders such as: Ministry of Interior, State Police, Ministry of Justice, etc is preferable.
Skills
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities. 
  • Excellent communication and reporting-writing skills in Albanian and English.
  • Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with attention to detail. 
Languages
  • Fluency in Albanian and advanced level of English language is requested for this assignment. 
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.
  7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 60 working days in the period of 15 September 2025 – 15 December 2025
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Alternative Required Language 1: English
Alternative Required Language2: Albanian
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