Description for Internal and External Candidates
Position Titleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Consultant (Ship to Shore)
Duty Stationย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Bangkok, Thailand
Classificationย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Consultancy, Category B
Type of Appointmentย :ย ย ย Consultant Contractย
Desired Start Dateย ย ย ย :ย ย ย As soon as possible
Closing Dateย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย 31 August 2025
Reference Codeย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย CFA16232/2025
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 governments and migrants.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:ย ย Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, working 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 governments, the private sector, and migrants.ย IOM believes all migrants, regardless of their migration status, are rights holders.ย States, as duty bearers, have an overarching obligation to protect, respect, and fulfill the rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants, without any discrimination, while promoting the security, well-being, and prosperity of all communities within their territories. IOM supports the efforts of States, at their request, to fulfill their responsibilities as duty bearers.ย ย Under theย Ship to Shore Rights In South-East Asia (Sea): Safe Migration for Decent Work in the Blue Economy,ย a Project funded by EU and implemented by ILO, IOM and FAO, IOM supporting the national authorities to design, implement and enforce stronger legal and policy frameworks on labour migration and protection. As part of this initiative, IOM aims to support the Thai Government in enhancing gender responsive protection services for victims of trafficking, including male victims.ยTo initiate this effort, IOM plans to conduct an assessment to better understand the accessibility and availability of gender-responsive protection services for male victims and survivors in Thailand. The findings from this assessment will also inform policy development, particularly in strengthening the implementation of the National Referral Mechanism for the Protection and Assistance of Trafficking Survivors.
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The consultancy will contribute to the ongoing project implemented by the Protection and Border Governance Unit of IOM Thailand.ย
Objectiveย
The assessment aims to evaluate the accessibility, availability and responsiveness of protection services for male victims and survivors of trafficking in Thailand. It seeks to identify existing gaps and opportunities in service provision, with a focus on gender sensitivity.
Tasks to be performed under this contract Develop detailed inception report and submit it to IOM by the fourth week of Aug 2025.Develop draft assessment report highlighting the issues and recommendation to address the issues, and submitted to IOM for internal review by second week of Oct 2025Facilitate validation workshop and present the findings to relevant actors by the fourth week of OctUndertake the revision of the report and submit the final report by end of November 2025Deliverablesย Installmentย Submission of the inception report covering the detail of the assessment methodology, tools, timeline, outline of the report and proposed stakeholders to be engaged in the assessment process15% of total contract or 1500 USDSubmission of the first draft of report outlining the issues detailed and proposed recommendations to address the issues20% of total contract or 2000 USDPrepare the PPT and Facilitate the validation meeting and present the initial findings to government and non-government partners30% of total contract or 3000 USDSubmission of final draft report incorporating feedback gathered during validation workshop35% of total contract or 3500 USDย ย Performance indicators for the evaluation of results Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed aboveTimely submission of all key deliverables listed aboveAdherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and other visibility requirementsTechnical accuracy of final products. Education Masterโs degree or higher in migration studies, international development, law or a related field from an accredited academic institution.Experience At least 10 years of experience in counter-trafficking and migration issues in Southeast Asia.Possesses knowledge and skills on gender sensitivity lens and right based approach.ย Significant practical experience and knowledge of working with diverse national stakeholder groups, including with government partners on the development of networks, working groups, common standards and procedures, advocacy and technical capacity development on migration related issues.Experienceย working with an international or intergovernmental organization.Experience working with the Thai Government or other Southeast Asia countries is an advantage.Skills Excellent analytical and reporting skills.Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment and exercise discretion, impartiality, diplomacy and neutrality.Excellent presentation and representational skills.Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.Gender-sensitive, culture-sensitive, and able to work with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Excellent language and communication skills (English).Languages Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required.ย Travel required Should the Consultant be required to travel by the Organization, the Consultant will be provided with transportation or reimbursed for the cost of their travel following advance agreement and in accordance with IOMโs travel policies, including IN/6. The Consultant will receive a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) according to IOMโs established rates, during their stay in the place of duty while on TDY.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. 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