Position	:	International Consultant
Duty Station	:	Yerevan, Armenia
Classification	:	Consultancy
Type of Appointment	:	8 months
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible

 

Closing Date

:

October 22, 2025

 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

 

Context:

Advisory support to develop and deliver training on contemporary methods of Document Examination and Fraud Detection, passenger profiling and interviewing techniques for the second line Border Guard officers of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia.

 

Background of the activity:

The Project is implemented in Armenia to further strengthen the capacities of the national authorities to tackle cross-border organized crime and independent border management capacities. The primary national partners benefiting from its outcomes are the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia (NSS) and its Border Guard Troops (BGT). The Project will build on the results achieved in recent years and will further advance the alignment of the border guard training/ educational system and standards with European and international best practices, enhance capacity to autonomously manage borders through enhanced secondary inspection as well as capacity to detect and counter irregular travellers, including terrorists and serious criminals through setting up Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data.  The ToT training course is designed to prepare participants to become effective trainers themselves - equipping them not only with border management subject matter expertise but also with the skills to teach others.

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the international consultant will perform the following tasks:

1)        Developing modules for travel document/passport examination covering all steps of examination process, providing information on modern security features in the travel documents; developing gender-sensitive modules on contemporary methods of fraud detection and passenger profiling and second line interviewing techniques with respective handouts and presentation materials.

2)        Conduct a 5-day training course for up to 15 second-line border guard officers on the developed training module including a session in effective use of the workstation of forensic examination of questioned documents.

3)        Conduct pre- and post- assessments to evaluate knowledge change of the trainees.

4)        Consult with the IOM project team on appropriate and agreed approaches to the specified tasks before their completion.

 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The Consultant Evaluation will be carried out based on the following indicators:

·        Compliance of the training materials with Frontex Common Core Curriculum

·        Providing information and materials to the trainees on contemporary methods of Document    Examination and Fraud Detection

•           Meeting the deadlines

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

 

Education

•     Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.

•     Specialization in Document Examination and Fraud Detection.

•     Other al education as relevant for the assignment.

 

Experience

•           At least five years of experience in a professional thematic consultancy.

•           Proven experience in Document Examination and Passenger Profiling.

•           Proven experience with international organizations and/or government structures.

·        Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.

 

Languages

•  Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

•  Proficiency in Armenian or Russian is desirable.

 

Travel required

Yes

Required Competencies

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 indicatorslevel 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective laboration 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.

 

Other

 

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.