Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

Project Context and Scope

This consultancy is implemented under the “A Ghanaian European Safe and Prosperous People’s Mobility ( ATUU) Project, which seeks to strengthen migration governance at the local level through functional, inclusive, and sustainable coordination mechanisms.

Effective migration governance at the local level requires functional coordination mechanisms that bring together government institutions, technical departments, civil society actors, and other relevant stakeholders. To this end, Local Technical Committees (LTCs) have been established at four local pilot areas within the decentralized planning system to support migration management, migrant protection, labour migration governance, ethical recruitment, and referral pathways at the local level.

Through ATUU project support, the LTCs have been formally established and provided with initial capacity-building and technical training. However, the sustainability and effectiveness of these structures depend on consistent technical coordination, systematic follow-up on decisions, proper documentation, and strong linkages with national migration management approaches.

To this end, the successful candidate will coordinate the LTC secretariate to support the management of migration at the four selected MMDAs, working with relevant departments and members of the LTC.

This consultancy will provide hands-on technical, coordination, and operational support to the LTC secretariate to ensure its effective functioning and contribution to improved migration management outcomes at the local level. The assignment will be implemented under the coordination of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close collaboration with the four pilot Metropolitan Assemblies, and other relevant government counterparts and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Migration Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in migration governance, local governance, programme coordination, or related areas.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting multi-stakeholder technical committees, task forces, or working groups at the local or sub-national level.

• Proven knowledge of local government systems, decentralized governance structures, and local service delivery and referral mechanisms in Ghana, particularly within metropolitan, municipal, or district assemblies.

• Strong understanding of labour migration governance, ethical recruitment, migrant protection frameworks, and referral pathways at the local level.

• Proven experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, follow-up on action points, and analytical reporting.

Skills

• Proven experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, follow-up on action points, and analytical reporting.

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of a local language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 Competencies – 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 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.

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, 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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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