[Hiring] National Consultant - Migration Education Module Development @IOM

Role Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) and direct supervision of the Migration Management National Officer, the National Consultant will provide technical support for curriculum module development, stakeholder consultations and coordination, institutional engagement, and capacity-building activities with relevant ministries, universities, vocational institutions and other key stakeholders. The consultant will work closely with relevant Iraqi institutions to ensure that the curriculum is technically sound, adapted to the Iraqi context, responsive to institutional needs, and suitable for integration within relevant education and vocational training frameworks. The assignment will contribute to strengthening long-term national capacities for migration education and mainstreaming migration governance considerations into educational and vocational frameworks in Iraq.

Responsibilities

• Deliverable 1 – Inception Report and Curriculum Module Framework (5000 USD)
  • Timeline: 31 of Oct 2026 (Within 30 days)
  • Performance Indicators:
    • Conduct initial consultations with relevant national education authorities, universities, vocational institutions and IOM to inform the curriculum framework.
    • Submission of an Inception Report outlining the proposed methodology, workplan, coordination arrangements, and implementation timeline.
    • Submission of a Curriculum Module Framework defining proposed modules, learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and delivery methodologies.
• Deliverable 2 – Draft Curriculum Module Content and Facilitator Guides (4500 USD)
  • Timeline: 30 of Nov 2026 (Within 60 days)
  • Performance Indicators:
    • Development of draft migration education curriculum modules tailored to the Iraqi context.
    • Integration of migration governance, labour rights, ethical recruitment, regular migration pathways, and referral mechanisms into the curriculum content.
    • Submission of draft Facilitator Guides, including methodologies, exercises, and indicative delivery timelines.
• Deliverable 3 – Validation Workshop and Revised Draft Curriculum Package (4500 USD)
  • Timeline: 31 of Dec 2026 (Within 90 days)
  • Performance Indicators:
    • Presentation of the draft curriculum package to IOM and relevant national stakeholders for technical review and validation.
    • Submission of a revised draft curriculum package reflecting stakeholder inputs and technical feedback.
• Deliverable 4 – Final Curriculum Package (4500 USD)
  • Timeline: 31 Jan 2027 (Within 120 days)
  • Performance Indicators:
    • Submission of a finalized and implementation-ready curriculum module package in English.
    • Submission of final curriculum module materials, including curriculum manual, participant workbook/handouts, and finalized facilitator guides.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Migration Studies, Education, Curriculum Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in curriculum design and development, adult learning, vocational training, higher education, migration, or capacity-building programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing educational or training content and translating technical concepts into practical and accessible learning materials.
• Knowledge and/or professional experience related to migration governance, regular migration, labour migration, migrant rights, reintegration or related areas is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Iraqi Government institutions, universities, vocational institutions and/or other relevant national stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of the Iraqi institutional, educational and socio-economic context.
• Proven ability to conduct desk research, stakeholder consultations and needs assessments and translate findings into practical curricula and training materials.
• Previous experience working with UN agencies, international organizations or development partners is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Required Competencies

• Values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity
  • Integrity and transparency
  • Professionalism
  • Courage
  • Empathy
• Core Competencies:
  • Teamwork
  • Delivering results
  • Managing and sharing knowledge
  • Accountability
  • Communication

Notes

• 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.
• 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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.