CFA International Consultant CC-2025-27

 

Position	:	International Consultant
Duty Station	:	Yerevan, Armenia
Classification	:	Consultancy
Type of Appointment	:	30 working days during January 2026 - June 2026
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible

 

Closing Date

:

December 28, 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 specialized training module on Applied Psychology with job competences and learning outcomes aligned with international standards and EU Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding and organize ToT for the lecturers of the Scientific and Educational Centre of the National Security Service 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. 

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 local consultant will perform the following tasks:

1)      Develop training module on Applied Psychology with job competences and learning outcomes aligned with international standards and EU Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding, ensuring gender-sensitive approach for each theme.

Applied psychology:

a)       Guiding persons with nervous, aggressive or deceptive behaviour and psychologically unstable persons,

b)      Influence of alcohol or drugs on behaviour,

c)       Group dynamics,

d)      Stress management and critical incidents response,

e)      Supervision and leadership,

f)        Crowd psychology.

2)      Recommend and describe teaching and assessment methods for each topic of the module, prepare respective quizzes and/or exam questions.

3)      Submit developed module to IOM no later than March 31, 2026.

4)      Deliver training of trainers to the lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre on the developed modules in May 2026.

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

6)      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

•    Compliance of the training materials with best practices in adult learning and andragogy.

•    Providing information and materials to the trainees for future knowledge and skills developments in on how to plan, deliver and assess training sessions.  

•    Meeting the deadlines.

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

•    Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.

Experience

•    Specialization in border management.

•    Other al education as relevant for the assignment.

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

•    Proven experience in developing curricula and training modules.

•    Proven experience in delivering ToTs.

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

•    Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.

 

Skills

•    Ability to design training modules aligned with international standards and EU Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding.

•    Knowledge of behavioral analysis, stress management, group dynamics, and crowd psychology in border security contexts.

•    Familiarity with best practices in adult education, including interactive teaching and assessment methods.

•    Experience in preparing and delivering ToT sessions for educators.

•    Ability to create quizzes, exams, and pre-/post-assessment tools to measure knowledge change.

•    Understanding of border security operations, including secondary inspections and irregular traveler detection.

•    Strong ability to explain complex concepts clearly and motivate trainees.

•    Capacity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and within international project teams.

 

Languages

-          For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

-          Working knowledge of Russian is an asset.

 

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. 

How to apply:

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, supported by a CV and Cover Letter no later than 28 December 2025, using the following s:

 

• Internal candidates: View the internal job posting

• External candidates: View the external job posting

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 01.12.2025 to 28.12.2025