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Position Title               :      Consultant (IOMDF)

Duty Station                :      Home-Based, with possible travel to and

                                               within Thailand

Classification              :      Consultancy

Type of Appointment  :      Consultant Contract

Desired Start Date      :      As soon as possible

Closing Date               :      31 August 2025

Reference Code         :      CFA16236/2025

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

1.  ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE: 

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, working 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, the private sector, and migrants.  IOM believes all migrants, regardless of their migration status, are rights holders. States, as duty bearers, have an overarching obligation to protect, respect, and fulfill the rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants, without any discrimination, while promoting the security, well-being, and prosperity of all communities within their territories. IOM supports the efforts of States, at their request, to fulfill their responsibilities as duty bearers.

Thailand continues to strengthen its efforts to protect victims of trafficking (VOTs) in line with international standards, ensuring victims are protected and assisted tailored to the specific needs of VOTs Under the Five-Year Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, the government aims to deepen its collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) to enhance victim protection. A key target is to increase the number of officially registered CSO partners by 50%, enabling broader delivery of protection services such as shelter, mental health and psychosocial support, and legal assistance.

To support the Thai government efforts, IOM in close coordination with the Division of Anti Trafficking in Persons (DATIP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) aims to conduct assessment to identify opportunities and barriers in in establishing a cooperative framework for protection.

The consultancy will contribute to the ongoing project implemented by the Protection and Border Governance Unit of IOM Thailand.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary objective of this consultancy is to assess the current landscape of collaboration between the Thai government and civil society organizations (CSOs) in delivering protection services to VOTs, with the aim of identifying opportunities, gaps, and barriers to establishing a sustainable and effective cooperation framework. The assessment will inform strategic recommendations to strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination, enhance service delivery, and align protection efforts with international standards.

2.1  Category B Consultant: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Responsibilities and Deliverables

1) Develop detail inception report and submit to IOM by the fourth week of Aug 2025.

2) Develop assessment report highlighting the issues and recommendation to address the issues, and submitted to IOM for internal review by second week of Oct 2025.

3) Present the findings to DATIP and relevant actors by the fourth week of Oct 2025.

4) Undertake the revision of the report and submit the final report by end of November 2025

2.2  Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above
• Timely submission of all key deliverables listed above
• Adherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and other visibility requirements
• Quality of final products.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in counter-trafficking and migration issues in Southeast Asia.
• Possesses knowledge and skills on gender sensitivity lens and right based approach.
• Significant practical experience and knowledge of working with diverse national stakeholder groups, including with government partners on the development of networks, working groups, common standards and procedures, advocacy and technical capacity development on migration related issues.
• Experience working with an international or intergovernmental organization.
• Experience working with the Thai Government or other Southeast Asia countries is an advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment and exercise discretion, impartiality, diplomacy and neutrality.
• Excellent presentation and representational skills.
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.
• Gender-sensitive, culture-sensitive, and able to work with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent language and communication skills (English).

Travel required

Should the Consultant be required to travel by the Organization, the Consultant will be provided with transportation or reimbursed for the cost of their travel following advance agreement and in accordance with IOM’s travel policies, including IN/6. The Consultant will receive a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) according to IOM’s established rates, during their stay in the place of duty while on TDY.

4. Languages:

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

5. DESIRABLE COMPENTENCIES

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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: demonstrate 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 action and delegated work. 
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 

How to apply:

 Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• 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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.

 For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.