Consultant (Cat A)

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :    Consultant to support the project team in enhancing Thai government efforts to prevent TIP and SOM and protect vulnerable migrant 

                                         and victims of trafficking

Duty Station                :    Mae Sot, Thailand

Classification              :   Consultancy 

Type of Appointment  :    Consultant Contract (6 months)

Desired Start Date      :    As soon as possible

Closing Date               :    01 July 2025

Reference Code         :    CFA14638/2025

(Opens for Thai Nationals Only)

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: 

Founded in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization within the UN system, committed to fostering humane and orderly migration. The IOM's approach to migrant vulnerability emphasizes the promotion and protection of human rights, ensuring necessary support and assistance for all migrants facing vulnerable situations. In doing so, IOM applies whole-of-government approach aside from the whole-of-society. It means, through its presence, IOM respond to request from the government and support their responsibilities as duty bearers to protect, respect, and fulfill the rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants, without any discrimination. 

Under the ongoing projects on Enhancing the Capacity of Thailand to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants through Enhanced Border Management and upcoming project on Enhancing Safe and Regular Pathways in Thailand by Supporting the Roll Out of the Royal Thai Government's Five-Year Action Plan on Anti- Human Trafficking​, IOM aims to conduct gap analysis assessment of Thailand Migration Policies.  

The consultancy will contribute to the ongoing projects implemented by the Protection Unit of IOM Thailand. 

1. Support the project team and the Steering Committee of NRM (SC NRM) to organize coordination meetings at central and provincial level
2. Support the team in the implementation of awareness raising programmes to prevent TIP and SOM at provincial level. This includes assisting civil society organizations that partner with IOM to deliver community outreach and other types of activities related to the prevention of TIP and Smuggling of Migrant at grassroot levels
3. Participate in coordination meetings and consultative meetings with SC NRM as requested and draft minutes of meetings
4. Respond to general information requests and inquiries, including informal non-official translation of various documents, set up and maintain files/record. 
5. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Project Manager

The payment will be provided in monthly basis amounting USD 1,975.24 per month with detail as follows:

• July 2025
• August 2025
• September 2025
• October 2025
• November 2025
• December 2025

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above
• Timely submission of all key deliverables listed above
• Adherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and other visibility requirements
• Quality of final products

• High School diploma with at least four years of relevant professional experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Law, Political Science, International Relations or a related field with at least two years of experience

• Experience in migration, counter trafficking and human rights issues in Thailand is an advantage
• Significant practical experience and knowledge of working with diverse stakeholder groups, including with governmental partners and civil society organizations at central and provincial level
• Work experience in border provinces of Thailand-Myanmar will be advantages

• 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 in Thai and English

• Excellent language and communication skills in Thai and English.

• 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 IOM’s travel policies, including IN/6. The Consultant will receive a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) according to IOM’s established rates, during their stay in the place of duty while on TDY.

• 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.

• 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 Organization’s 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.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.