Project Context and Scope ย The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is the leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants in the frameworks of the IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028โs three strategic objectives: Saving lives and protecting people on the move; Driving solutions to displacement; and Facilitating pathways for regular migration.
Since 1994, the IOM Country Office in Albania has supported the government and partners in managing migration challenges such as irregular migration, human trafficking, and displacement. The office promotes safe and orderly migration and aligns with Albaniaโs migration governance and EU integration efforts. Since 2016, IOM Albania has prioritized strengthening diaspora relations as a key element of the countryโs socio-economic development strategy. This includes initiatives to harness the potential of the Albanian diaspora for national development, enhance their engagement, and support the revision and implementation of the first National Diaspora Strategy 2021-2025, through the following interventions:
- Engage the Albanian Diaspora to the Social and Economic Development of Albaniaย (2017โ2021) โ funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.ย
- Enhancing Migration Governance and Diaspora Engagement for Development in Albaniaย (2024โ2025) - funded by IOM Development Fund.
- Leveraging the Potential of Diaspora to Advance EU Accession and Labor Mobility in the Western Balkansย (2025โ2027) - funded by Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
The consultancy contributes to the successful implementation of the project โEnhancing Migration Governance and Diaspora Engagement for Development in Albaniaโ implemented by IOM Albania in cooperation with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MoEFA), the State Minister and Chief Negotiator (SMCN) and the Ministry of Interior (MoI).ย The overall objective of the project is to support the Albanian Government in its efforts to effectively implement diaspora engagement strategies and schemes, recognizing the positive connection between migration and development. The project aims to ensure that the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MoEFA) and the National Agency for Diaspora (AKD) have improved resources, knowledge, and skills for implementing diaspora engagement policies, in line with the Global Compact on Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration (GCM), theย Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its Goals, as well as Albaniaโs national policies and priorities including theย EU accession process.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
โEnhancing Migration Governance and Diaspora Engagement for Development in Albaniaโ (TK0041)ย ย Tasks to be performed under this contract
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Head of Office in Tirana, Albania and direct supervision of the National Programme Support & Development Officer, the local consultant will be responsible for supporting the Inter-Institutional Working Group with budgeting/costing the Action Plan that will accompany the new National Strategy on Diaspora (NSD) 2026-2030.ย The consultant will work in a team, led by an international expert team leader, with another local expert/consultant (on drafting the strategy narrative) and in close cooperation with the IOM team.ยThe local consultant will be responsible for:ย
- Provide expert guidance to the Albanian Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MoEFA), National Diaspora Agency (AKD), and IIWG in developing the costing framework forย the Action Plan accompanying the new National Strategy on Diaspora, ensuring consistency with national planning and budgeting systems and in close coordination with the team leader and other local consultant.ย
- Collaborate closely with the team leader and other local consultant in reviewing relevant documents, particularly, the ex-post evaluation of the existing National Strategy on Diaspora, including institutional framework, coordination mechanisms, diaspora-related initiatives, existing gaps, and recommendations, as well as the roadmap for the new strategic Diaspora framework for Albania (2026-2030).
- Collect and analyse dataย on existing funding mechanisms, program costs, and financial allocations relevant to diaspora-related initiatives at national and local levels.
- Support the international team leader with the design of a Budgeting Matrix [1] and a Resource Mobilization Matrix by:
- Engaging with relevant ministries, municipalities, and public institutions to identify resource availability, cost norms, and existing budget lines that can inform realistic costing estimates.
All data gathered throughout this project/task should respect Data Privacy measures inย accordance with the 'General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 \"GDPR\")
All deliverables shall be submitted in English language for assessment and validation by IOM.ย
[1]ย including cost breakdowns, timelines, funding sources, and implementation responsibilities
[2]ย Including structured mapping of potential funding sources to address projected financial gaps in the Action Plan, as well asย
donor/partner scoping, public finance options, diaspora mechanisms, and innovative financing opportunities
[3]ย Costs by activity, timeline, implementing entity ย Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Timeliness. Responsibility. Initiative. Communication. Satisfactory competition of tasks indicated in this ToR.ย Quality of the Products delivered.ยย Education Completed Masterโs degree from an accredited academic institution in economics, finance, business administration or other relevant field. Experience At least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Proven recent experience in the conduct of similar assignments, especially with budgeting/costing of strategic documents and action plansย Proven experience in the analysis of institutional processes, related policy documents, and strategic documents drafting, data collection, processing, analysis and reporting, presentations. Knowledge and extensive experience in the field of Diaspora Engagement, data and statistics, research, particularly related to Diaspora engagement policies will be considered an advantage. Skills Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (from the public and private sectors, civil society and academia) Languages Full professional proficiency in English and Albanian is required. Travel required Only when authorized by IOM ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs 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 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. 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. 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies