Mandate

Eligibility Criteria:

For the purpose of this call, a Diaspora member is a person of origin from North Macedonia who has temporary or permanent residence outside North Macedonia, regardless of citizenship status.

To be eligible, Diaspora applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Relevant professional experience: Experience gained in institutions, bodies, or agencies of the European Union; public administrations of EU Member States at national, regional, or local levels; academic institutions, universities, or research centers; think tanks and policy institutes; and/or civil society organizations with a proven focus on EU-related policies, governance, or public administration; and/or
• Academic background and qualifications: Relevant academic experience and professional qualifications aligned with the thematic areas and EU acquis chapters covered by this call; and/or
• EU accession-related experience: Practical experience in supporting EU accession processes, including but not limited to the preparation and drafting of analyses and policies; development of action plans, strategies, or reform roadmaps; and contributions to progress reports, assessments, screening activities, or alignment with the EU acquis.

Skills: 

1. Core Technical & EU Accession Skills 

• Strong knowledge of the EU acquis
  • One or more chapters (e.g., Rule of Law, Public Administration Reform, Environment, Justice & Home Affairs, Internal Market, Social Policy, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with EU institutions or EU Member State administrations
  • European Commission, EU agencies, ministries, regulatory bodies, or EU-funded programmes
• Understanding of the EU accession process
  • Screening, negotiations, benchmarks, action plans, progress reports
• Legislative alignment & policy transposition
  • Translating EU directives/regulations into national legislation
  • Gap analysis, compliance assessments, implementation monitoring
• Institutional reform experience
  • Strengthening administrative capacity, coordination mechanisms, and governance systems

2. Policy & Strategic Skills 

• Policy analysis and drafting
  • Laws, by-laws, strategies, action plans, reform roadmaps
• Strategic planning
  • Medium- and long-term reform planning aligned with EU benchmarks
• Monitoring & evaluation
  • Indicators, progress tracking, reporting (including EU-style reporting)
• Public administration reform (PAR)
  • Civil service systems, accountability, efficiency, and digitalization

3. Cross-Cutting EU Values & Thematic Competencies

• Rule of law, fundamental rights & governance
• Human rights and gender equality
  • Gender mainstreaming, non-discrimination, inclusion
• Migration management & mobility
  • Labour mobility, return and reintegration, Diaspora engagement
• Digital transformation
  • E-government, digital public services, interoperability
• Institutional coordination
  • Inter-ministerial cooperation, stakeholder engagement

4. Knowledge Transfer & Capacity-Building Skills

• Ability to transfer knowledge, not just expertise
  • Explaining complex EU systems in practical, accessible ways
• Training & mentoring skills
  • Lectures, workshops, and on-the-job training for civil servants
• Advisory & coaching skills
  • Supporting institutions through reform processes
• Experience working in multicultural environments

5. Soft Skills 

• Excellent communication skills
  • Clear, structured, audience-adapted
• Cultural sensitivity
  • Understanding both the EU institutional culture and local realities in North Macedonia
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Professional integrity and independence
• Ability to work remotely if needed, and in short-term missions

They need to be technically strong EU professionals who understand the mechanics of accession, can translate EU rules into workable national reforms, and can mentor institutions in a practical, culturally aware way.

Required Qualifications and Experiences:

• University / Relevant Vocational Academy degree with minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Immigration and Border Management (Masters / PhD will be considered advantageous)

• Proven Professional and / or Academic experience in at least one of the above-mentioned components

• Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions 

• Excellent oral and written English skills (for both international and national experts)

• Competency in Turkish will be considered advantageous

• Excellent drafting and presentation skills

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

How to Apply:

Experts interested in being included into the Expert Roster and take part in activities of the current and upcoming projects implemented by IOM Türkiye, are invited to apply through attaching their up-to-date CVs, motivation letter and indicating their area of interest and expertise (Annex I), to this Job Requisition. 

Find here: Annex I.docx

Vetted Experts' CVs will be added to the Expert Roster, which is an internal tool that will be used solely for the purposes mentioned hereinabove. The CVs will be selected from the roster in order to facilitate a possible recruitment on a short and mid-term basis as experts to work on specific projects’ activities. The exact duration of engagement, conditions related to remuneration etc. will be determined separately for each activity.
 

Education 
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, Sociology, or related field (required)

Work experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in field data collection, surveys, or research support

• Experience conducting household surveys, school assessments, interviews, or focus group discussions

• Familiarity with data collection tools (paper-based or digital such as Kobo, ODK, or Excel)

• Proven experience as an enumerator, interviewer, or note taker in education, humanitarian, or development contexts is an asset

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
• Solid understanding of data collection methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)

• Ability to follow structured questionnaires and interview guides accurately

• Strong note-taking and transcription skills

• Familiarity with ethical standards in data collection, including confidentiality and informed consent

•  Digital literacy (use of tablets, mobile data collection tools, Excel)

Language Requirements

Arabic required

English or French required

Knowledge of Hassaniya Arabic is an asset

Spanish is an asset

Experience with UNICEF or similar contexts

Experience in refugee or displacement settings

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Applicants must have obtained an advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution related to EU policy, EU Law or EU studies, relevant to the assignment; 

• PhD degree will be considered a strong advantage.

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in conducting research in any relevant area is preferred.
• Experience in conducting similar assignments is an asset.
• Working experience with EU institutions and government institutions of EU member states is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing institutional processes, drafting policy documents, and strategic documents, as well as in data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting, and delivering presentations.
• Strong interest and knowledge of EU-Albania relations.
• Experience in engagement with diaspora communities, authorities, and other stakeholders is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge in one or more areas of the Acquis Communautaire is an asset.
• Guiding and monitoring team-work engaged in research is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Albanian legal system

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Very good communication skills in written and oral form.
• High commitment, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, team-working, and leadership skills.
• Ability to produce analytical work, including written reports and brief presentations of research.
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including public authorities, local authorities, and the private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with attention to detail.

Languages

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

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. 

The expected candidates for this assignment are required to be accomplished professionals from the Albanian diaspora residing in an EU country, who are motivated to contribute their expertise to the country’s development and innovation agenda.

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in capacity-building and training delivery related to trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, protection, or migration management.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering trainings based on:

• IOM’s Return Counseling Toolkit

• IOM’s Case Management Guidelines

• Experience working with government coordination mechanisms.

• Strong knowledge of Pakistan’s TIP and SOM legal frameworks.

• Proven ability to produce quality training materials and analytical reports.

• Demonstrated gender sensitivity and cultural awareness and an ability to integrate these perspectives into content development.

• Strong facilitation, curriculum design, and report-writing skills.

• Experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, or national stakeholders in Pakistan.

• Ability to deliver content in both English and Urdu.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English and Urdu are required. 

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 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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies