Local Consultant CC-2026-19

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

Under the project “Enhancing Policy Framework and Capacity for Effective Migration and Asylum Management in Armenia”, IOM supports the Government of Armenia in strengthening national migration governance and enhancing the capacities of relevant institutions. As part of the Government’s ongoing modernization of the State Population Register (SPR), IOM will support the Ministry of Internal Affairs in drafting a curricula on SPR legislation to ensure its personnel is capacitated for the implementation of national regulations. 

The consultant will develop a comprehensive and practical training curriculum encompassing the relevant SPR legislative framework

The consultancy will include consultations with IOM and designated Ministry representatives, review of relevant legislation, policies and technical materials, identification of training needs, and development of the curriculum and accompanying training materials. The curriculum should combine theoretical content with practical exercises, case studies and other interactive learning methods and should be suitable for delivery by the trainers subsequently engaged by IOM. 

Under overall supervision of the Head of Office in IOM Armenia, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the local consultant will be tasked with the following deliverables:

DELIVERABLE 1 

• Review the most recent legislative amendments related to the State Population Register (SPR). 

• Consult with IOM and relevant Government counterparts to identify expectations, training needs and priority topics. 
• Submit a brief inception report presenting the findings, consultation outcomes and detailed work plan.

DELIVERABLE 2

• Develop a draft SPR training curriculum and accompanying materials. 

• Develop a testing component by formulating a question pool with multiple choice questions aligned with the training curriculum of the Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and in line with standards of the MiA Moodle system to ensure integration.   

• Cover the SPR-related legislative amendments and practical application of the new SPR system. 

• Present and validate the draft curriculum with IOM and relevant Government counterparts. 

• Incorporate feedback received during the validation process.

• Prepare and deliver a training of trainers based on the validated SPR curriculum. 

• Assess participants’ understanding and readiness to deliver the staff trainings.

• Submit a brief report presenting the ToT results and recommendations.

DELIVERABLE 4 
 

• Monitor the delivery of SPR-related ToT to Government personnel. 

• Provide methodological support and guidance to the trainers. 

• Revise and finalize the curriculum and accompanying materials based on feedback and lessons learned. 

• Submit a concise final report presenting monitoring findings, challenges and recommendations.
   

• Quality, accuracy and practical relevance of the curriculum and accompanying training materials.

• Compliance of the outputs with the agreed scope of work and IOM requirements.

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• Timely completion and submission of all deliverables.

• Effective incorporation of feedback from IOM and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

• Responsiveness and effective coordination with IOM, Ministry representatives and trainers.

• Suitability of the finalized curriculum for the delivery of five-day training programmes to Ministry personnel.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Advanced university degree in law, public administration, migration studies, education, social sciences or another related field, with at least five years of relevant professional experience; 

or a first-level university degree in one of the above fields, with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing training curricula and materials for public-sector institutions.

• Sound knowledge of population register, and migration governance or related legislative and administrative frameworks.

• Experience in conducting training needs assessments and applying adult-learning and interactive training methodologies.

• Experience working with Armenian government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is an advantage.

• Excellent analytical, research and drafting skills, including the ability to translate complex legal and technical information into clear and practical training content.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training-of-trainers (ToT) programmes, preferably for public-sector institutions.

• Excellent command of Armenian and working knowledge of English.
   

Languages

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

• Working knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
   

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel

• No travel is foreseen under this consultancy. Any travel that may become necessary will be subject to prior approval by IOM.

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 five 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

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. 

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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