Consultant (Cat B) Ship to Shore

Description for Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :     Consultant (Ship to Shore)

Duty Station                :     Bangkok, Thailand

Classification              :     Consultancy, Category B

Type of Appointment  :     Consultant Contract 

Desired Start Date      :     As soon as possible

Closing Date               :    31 August 2025

Reference Code         :     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.

To 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.
 
The consultancy will contribute to the ongoing project implemented by the Protection and Border Governance Unit of IOM Thailand. 

Objective 

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.

• 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 2025
• Facilitate validation workshop and present the findings to relevant actors by the fourth week of Oct
• Undertake the revision of the report and submit the final report by end of November 2025

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

• Master’s degree or higher in migration studies, international development, law or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

• 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. 
• 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.
• Experience working with an international or intergovernmental organization.
• Experience working with the Thai Government or other Southeast Asia countries is an advantage.

• 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).

• Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is 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 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.