Senior Consultant for EU Integration and Diaspora Expertise

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. IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, saving lives and protecting people on the move. The organization 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. The organization operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on various aspects of migration governance and support for migrants.

Job Overview:
The position of Senior Consultant for EU Integration and Diaspora Expertise is crucial in supporting Albania's European Union accession process, which has entered a demanding phase requiring enhanced coordination across institutions. The consultant will work closely with the General Secretariat for European Integration, facilitating the effective use of Albanian diaspora expertise to contribute to analytical work, policy inputs, and implementation follow-up. This role is essential in strengthening Albania's migration governance framework, particularly in relation to regular labour pathways and the engagement of the Albanian diaspora in reform processes. The consultant will provide embedded technical support and coordination for Albanian Diaspora Experts, ensuring their contributions are aligned with institutional needs and high quality. The role also involves preparing analytical products, facilitating coordination among various stakeholders, and contributing to institutional learning by adapting relevant practices from EU Member States to Albania's context.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will lead the engagement of Albanian Diaspora Experts, proactively identifying the needs of beneficiary institutions and ensuring coherence with the profiles of the Diaspora Experts. Responsibilities include developing tailored Terms of Reference for Diaspora Experts, coordinating their work, and ensuring the quality of technical inputs and outputs. The consultant will monitor the performance of Diaspora Experts, prepare regular progress updates and reports, and summarize contributions in a Final Consultancy Report. Additionally, the consultant will provide technical and analytical support to the General Secretariat for European Integration, prepare various analytical products, facilitate coordination among stakeholders, and contribute to institutional learning by identifying relevant practices from EU Member States.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in European affairs, public policy, law, economics, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution. They should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as EU integration, public administration reform, policy coordination, migration governance, and diaspora engagement. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and preparing analytical documents is essential, along with strong analytical, drafting, and policy coordination skills.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in a relevant field such as European affairs, public policy, law, economics, or public administration is required. This educational background is critical for understanding the complexities of EU integration and migration governance, which are central to the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in relevant fields. Candidates should have experience in EU integration processes, public administration reform, and working with government counterparts at a senior technical level. Experience in coordinating teams and facilitating institutional consultations is also necessary.

Languages:
Full working proficiency in English and Albanian is mandatory for this consultancy role. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is subject to IOM's policies and procedures, including coverage against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses. The appointment is contingent upon medical fitness certification, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearances, and funding confirmation. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. The organization does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts applications through its e-Recruitment system.