Local Consultant for the Development of a Specialized Training Module

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM's mission includes saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. The organization is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. IOM operates in numerous countries around the world, focusing on various aspects of migration and providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Job Overview:
The position of Local Consultant is part of the Danish Western Balkans Regional Migration Governance Programme (RMGP), which focuses on the Western Balkans and the Republic of Türkiye. The consultant will support an assessment of the current situation regarding labor inspections, trafficking in persons, and labor exploitation. This assessment will inform the development of a specialized training module aimed at strengthening the capacity of labor inspectors in Albania. The consultant will work closely with an international consultant and will be responsible for ensuring that the training module is aligned with the Albanian legal, institutional, and operational context. The role involves conducting assessments, developing training materials, and co-facilitating a Training of Trainers (ToT) session. The consultant will also engage with various stakeholders to ensure the training module is practical and effective for labor inspectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Local Consultant will be responsible for several key tasks, including: conducting an assessment of the current situation regarding labor inspections and trafficking in persons; reviewing existing national legislation and policies; identifying training needs for labor inspectors; drafting and contextualizing a specialized training module; developing practical tools and guidance materials for labor inspectors; designing sessions on conducting professional inspections; ensuring that referral pathways and case management procedures are accurately reflected in the training module; conducting consultations with relevant stakeholders; and co-facilitating the Training of Trainers in Tirana. The consultant will also be expected to incorporate feedback from IOM and national stakeholders into the final training module and related materials. Key deliverables include an assessment and inception note, a draft specialized training module, and a completed training package.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, human rights, labor relations, criminal justice, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as migration, trafficking in persons, and institutional capacity development. Strong knowledge of Albanian legislation related to labor inspection and trafficking is essential, as well as extensive experience in developing training programs and working with public institutions. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, drafting, facilitation, and communication skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in their work.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, human rights, labor relations, criminal justice, or another relevant field is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of migration governance and labor inspection in the Albanian context.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should encompass areas such as migration, trafficking in persons, employment sector, protection, social inclusion, and institutional capacity development. The candidate's background should include extensive work with ministries, local authorities, and law enforcement structures, as well as experience in facilitating consultations and capacity-building activities.

Languages:
Fluency in Albanian and English is required for this consultancy. The proficiency in these languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy will cover consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP) for the duration of the consultancy. However, IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses, and consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance. The appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. 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, and discrimination. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.