Duty Station of the Consultancy:ย Tbilisi, Georgiaย
Duration of Consultancy:ย 30 days (over a 11-month period: July 2025- June 2026) Nature of the Consultancy:ย Support the International Organization for Migration (IOM) mission to Georgia with a local stakeholder mapping exercise to identify available services, capacities, needs and gaps of local actors, particularly civil society organizations (CSOs), who support the reintegration of returned migrants in Georgia.ย ย Project Context and Scope ย
The Programme โEnhanced Opportunities for Returning Migrants in Georgiaโ, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), implemented by IOM mission to Georgia, aims to support the sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in Georgia and improve their economic and social well-being, by enhancing the responsiveness and coordination of national and local stakeholder, improving the contribution of local self-governments and other local stakeholders, including through provision of information and services to returnees, and increasing the opportunities for economic reintegration, social inclusion, and financial inclusion of returnees and their families.ย
The programme adopts a comprehensive reintegration approach at the individual, community and structural levels, emphasising a gender-sensitive and human rights-based approach. The programme builds on existing policies, such as Georgiaโs Migration Strategy 2021-2030, while aims to address gaps in governance, coordination and capacity at both local and central levels.ย
Recent migration trends in Georgia reveal and increase in returns, especially from EU+ countries, including rejected asylum seekers and long-term migrants, which is straining the reintegration system. Returnees often face difficulties reintegrating due to limited employment opportunities, skill mismatches, psychological distress and restricted access to services. Reintegration efforts are hampered by insufficient support, lack of coordination between central and local authorities and limited involvement of local stakeholders, private sector actors and diaspora networks. Economic reintegration remains a significant challenge, coupled with gender-specific barriers impacting female returneeโs economic inclusion.ย
The main challenge the programme intends to tackle is the insufficient and unsustainable reintegration of returned migrants in Georgia, which hampers their social and economic inclusion and limits their potential contribution to the development of their communities and the country. The overall goal is to enable migrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency, social stability and psychosocial well-being, thereby strengthening their ability to contribute to Georgiaโs development.ย
Key objectives:ย
Strengthen the institutional capacity of national stakeholders to implement a consolidated comprehensive reintegration framework.ย Empower local self-governance and other local stakeholder to address community development and reintegration challenges.ย Support returned migrants in overcoming employability and employment barriers, improving financial literacy and accessing tailored social services.ย Leverage the diasporaโs expertise and investments to contribute to the local economic development.ยIOM Georgia is seeking to hire a national consultant that will support the mapping of the available services, capacities, needs and gaps of local stakeholders in support of the reintegration of returnees at local level. This activity, implemented in cooperation with NALAG and the municipalities[1], will provide the local self-governments with information on the existing and potential contributions of other local level stakeholders in support of the reintegration of returnees in the respective are. Under the direct supervision of the IOM Programme Manager, the national consultant will be responsible for:ย
Develop and submit an Inception Report outlining the overall approach and objectives of the assignment, the methodology, including qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, and a comprehensive work plan with clear timelines and milestones for each stage of the consultancy. Identify and Categorize Stakeholders: Conduct extensive mapping to identify key local stakeholders across relevant sectorsโfocusing on CSOs, private sector actors and service providers involved in reintegration. Classify stakeholders by type, geographic coverage, target groups, and their specific roles in the reintegration process. Create a comprehensive matrix summarizing the identified stakeholders and their attributes. Assess the services currently provided by stakeholders, their operational capacities, and any existing partnerships or networks. Organize and facilitate consultation meetings and interviews with key stakeholders to validate data and findings. Draft a detailed mapping report presenting the findings and formulate actionable, evidence-based recommendations for strengthening reintegration support and cooperation at local levels between local self-governance authorities and providers. Present key findings and recommendations at a validation workshop for stakeholders, collect stakeholder feedback and incorporate into the final mapping report. Submit the finalized mapping report, integrating stakeholder feedback and any additional analysis as required by IOM. Prepare a concise completion report summarizing the consultancy process, outcomes, and lessons learned for future programming.ย
[1]Chokhatauri, Ozurgeti, Baghdati, Kharagauli, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Akhmeta, Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Telavi, Batumi, Tbilisi, Khobi, Poti, Senaki, Tianeti, Akhalgori
ย Project to which the consultant is contributing ย โEnhanced Opportunities for the Returning Migrants in Georgiaโย (R-EMPOWER).ย Tangible and Measurable Outputs of the Work Assignment
Delivers the listed deliverables on time and with good quality.ย Education University degree in social sciences, public administration, development or other relevant fields Experience Good understanding of migration and reintegration frameworks in Georgia.ย Experience in developing stakeholder mapping reports.ย Knowledge of IOMโs methodology on integrated approach to reintegration would be an asset. Knowledge and/ or experience working with CSOs and local governments in Georgia would be an asset.ย Experience cooperating with various stakeholders, including international organizations. Skills Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Strong organisation and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration tools Languages Fluency in English is required.ย IOMโs 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 required Travel within Georgia is foreseen: Yes, travel will be required for the data collection. There will be no additional resources for allocated for travel, this will be included in the consultancy feeย 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies