Project Context and Scopeย
IOM in Iraq supports the Government to manage safe, orderly and regular migration and works together with authorities and civil society organizations to create conditions for the revitalization, stabilization and reform of the countryโs social, economic and political life. As part of this effort IOM implements the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF), an innovative programme that supports livelihoods and job creation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through private sector revitalization and economic development. EDF provides financial capital to SMEs in primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors with a high demand for labour, helping businesses to expand and grow and create jobs.
Operating since 2018, EDF has implemented a comprehensive due diligence process diversified across multiple incumbents to reduce risk, ensure accountability, and enhance efficiency and value for money. EDF also draws on extensive experience and lessons learned, enabling these practices to be tailored and transferred to other contexts. Building on this foundation, IOM needs a consultant to develop a comprehensive manual that documents standard operating procedures, processes, and lessons learned, serving as a practical guide and reference for teams implementing and managing EDF.ย ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
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The consultant will be operating within the Peace and Recovery Division, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission for IOM in Iraq and supervision of the Head of Livelihoods and the direct supervision of the EDF Operation Program Coordinator.ย
This opportunity is open to international consultants. The position is home-based with limited with limited travel to Iraq (10%-15% of the assignment) to Iraqย Note: ย As part of your application, please submit a financial proposal outlining your approach and fees to complete the assignment.ย Tasks to be performed under this contract
The main objective of this consultancy is to develop, design, and publish a user-friendly manual that outlines EDFโs approach, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
The consultant will be responsible for:
Desk Review and stakeholder engagement:
A desk review of all existing program documents, guidelines, and SOPs related to EDF.Conduct interviews or focus group discussions with staff and beneficiaries to capture practical insights, lessons learned and analyse current practices and workflows to ensure accuracy and completenessBased on findings from the desk review and stakeholder engagement results, develop interim report that encapsulates the proposed structure for the manual and workplan for completing the drafting.Validate the interim report through a meeting with relevant program and technical staff of EDF.
Content Development:
Document the end-to-end process for providing EDF grants, including eligibility criteria and selection process, application approval and disbursement process and monitoring and reporting.Capture the tools, templates and checklist used in the implementation of the program, while also integrating case studies and success stories to illustrate best practices.Develop a clear, user-friendly structure, including chapters and sections; while also incorporating infographics, flowcharts, and diagrams to simplify complex processes.Ensure quality by sharing draft versions of each chapter for review and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.Ensure language clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards. Adhere to IOMโs internal publication standards including IOM House Style Manual and IOM Spelling List.Ensure the manual is suitable for both print and digital formats and deliver the final manual in editable format (Word/InDesign) and print-ready PDF.Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
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Deliverable
Indicator
Date of Submission
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An Inception Report
Aย Report that articulates structure and flow of the manual and work plan
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A meeting to validate the report
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April 2026
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First draft of the Manualย
A draft manual
At least 3 validation meetings
June 2026
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Final Manual
Aย print-ready and editable version of the Final draft
August 2026
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Performance indicators for the evaluation of resultsย Quality and completeness of Inception ReportRelevance and feasibility of recommendations of the Inception ReportOn-time delivery of a complete and user-friendly manual Education Masterโs degree in international development, Public Administration or related Social Science fieldsExperienceMinimum of 7 years of proven related experience
Skills Proven experience in developing manuals, technical manuals and/or guidelines.Expertise in livelihoods, economic development, or related programs.Strong writing and design skills.Familiarity with humanitarian/development contexts.LanguagesIOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Travel requiredTravel is required for this consultancy. Approximately 10โ15% of the assignment will be based in Iraq, involving travel between field locations, while the remaining 85โ90% will be home-based. All travel-related expenses, including airfare and subsistence, will be covered by IOM.
Required Competenciesย 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.
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