International Consultant (Immigration & Border Governance)

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ~ MALE’ – MALDIVES

OPEN TO INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Organizational Unit**: IOM – MALDIVES**

Expertise**: PASSENGER RISK ASSESSMENT AND TARGETING – BORDER MANAGEMENT**

Duty Station**: MALE’ – MALDIVES**

Type of Appointment**: CONSULTANCY (2 Months Approximately)**

Estimated Start Date**: ASAP**

Closing Date**: 21 July 2024**

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 government and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

The overall objective of the IOM project in the Maldives is to strengthen the capacity of Points of Entry (PoE) authorities in preparing for public health emergencies. This will be achieved by arranging PoE processes to reduce congestion and delays through the application of new technologies and procedures. The proposed training under this consultancy aims to enhance the capacities of PoE officials to pre-identify high-risk passengers before their arrival through passenger risk assessment practices. This will ensure that such passengers receive special attention upon arrival, thereby reducing the risk to PoE staff and other passengers.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission IOM Sri Lanka & Maldives and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager – Male’, the Consultant will be responsible to design and conduct a training programme on Passenger Risk Assessment and Targeting. The incumbent will be specifically accountable for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop a training plan/program, including learning/training materials to be distributed to participants, covering following subject areas:

   • Theoretical concepts related to threat assessment and risk management.

   • Theoretical concepts related to intelligence cycle.

   • Introduction to passenger risk assessment and targeting in border control context.

   • Passenger data exchange systems (eg: Advance passenger Information, Passenger Name Records) and other passenger data sources.

   • Application of data analysis in border management.

   • Watchlist based passenger screening and targeting.

   • Risk scenario/ risk profile-based passenger screening and targeting.

   • International policy frameworks governing passenger risk assessment programmes.

   • Accountability, transparency, and ethical concerns of traveller risk assessment and targeting programmes.

   • Emerging technologies and future developments.

     2. Conduct the training program designed as per above to group of officials in Male, Maldives.

Tangible & Measurable Output and Performance Indicators:

• The designed training program including the training materials are endorsed by IOM.

• Successful delivery of 2-day in-person training programme in Male to 30-35 officials.

• Timely completion of tasks assigned under the consultancy without compromising in the quality.

  Required Qualifications and Experience

  Education

• Master’s Degree in Migration Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three (03) years of professional experience; or

• University Degree in the above fields with five (05) years of relevant professional experience.

  Experience & Abilities

• Proven track-record in designing and delivering capacity building programmes on passenger risk assessment and targeting to border control agencies/ law enforcement agencies.

• Previous experience in working for international / UN organizations.

• Excellent English Language & Communications Skills.

• Should be able travel to Maldives to deliver the trainings.

The selected candidate should be available to assume duties from August through September 2024.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.

Required Competencies

• Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.
• Core Competencies – Behavioural indicators – level 1
• 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

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and successful reference checks.

Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Candidates with the required qualifications and competencies are invited to submit their candidature for the position to HRSRILANKA@iom.int together with the following documents by Sunday 21st July 2024;

1. Cover letter
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 15.07.2024 to 21.07.2024