International Consultant Enhancing the Capacities of Armenian Authorities in Border Security and Crime Prevention

Position Title: International Consultant

Duty Station: Yerevan, Armenia

Classification: Consultancy

Type of Appointment: 3,5 months

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: September 3, 2025

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.

Context:

Advisory support to develop and deliver two weeks ToT training course in line with the best practices for adult learning for the teaching staff/lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre of the National Security Service of Armenia. The aim of the training course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training sessions, so that participants can confidently transfer their expertise to others in a professional and engaging way.

Background of the activity:

The Project is implemented in Armenia to further strengthen the capacities of the national authorities to tackle cross-border organized crime and independent border management capacities. The primary national partners benefiting from its outcomes are the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia (NSS) and its Border Guard Troops (BGT). The Project will build on the results achieved in recent years and will further advance the alignment of the border guard training/ educational system and standards with European and international best practices, enhance capacity to autonomously manage borders through enhanced secondary inspection as well as capacity to detect and counter irregular travellers, including terrorists and serious criminals through setting up Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data. The ToT training course is designed to prepare participants to become effective trainers themselves — equipping them not only with border management subject matter expertise but also with the skills to teach others.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop the two weeks ToT training course for the teaching staff/ lecturers of the National Security Service on how to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training sessions in line with best practices and adult learning developments and ensuring gender-sensitive approach for border management.
2. Develop and submit training course materials that can include of the trainer’s input and examples, interactive presentations, case studies, videos, handouts, etc.
3. Deliver ToT training course to the teaching staff/lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre, provide support and tutoring participants while they develop assessed lessons on the border management subject.
4. Conduct pre- and post- assessments to evaluate the knowledge and skills change of the trainees.
5. Consult with the IOM project team on appropriate and agreed approaches to the specified tasks before their completion.
6. Submit a report outlining training needs and making recommendations for the incorporation of adult learning methodology and the latest developments in border guard education in the Scientific and Educational Centre of NSS and at border checkpoints.

Category B Consultant is hired to provide the bellow deliverables, according to the proposed timeline:

DELIVERABLES

Deliverable 1:

Develop and submit training course materials that can include of the trainer’s input and examples, interactive presentations, case studies, videos, handouts, etc.

Deliverable 2:

• Deliver ToT training course to the teaching staff/lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre, provide support and tutoring participants while they develop assessed lessons on the border management subject.
• Conduct pre- and post- assessments to evaluate the knowledge and skills change of the trainees.

Deliverable 3:

Report on outlining training needs and with recommendations for the incorporation of adult learning methodology and the latest developments in border guard education in the Scientific and Educational Centre of NSS and at border checkpoints.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The Consultant Evaluation will be carried out based on the following indicators:

• Understanding of the scope of the assignment.
• Professional competence and mastery of the subject matter of the consultancy.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Delivering results consistent with the agreed Terms of Reference.
• Accurately judging the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task.
• Identifying key issues and proposing solutions, e.g. offering different options to solve problems to meet clients’ needs.
• Upholding and demonstrating the values of IOM in the daily consultancy activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• Specialization in border management.

• Other formal education as relevant for the assignment.

• At least five years of experience in a professional thematic consultancy.

• Proven experience in developing curricula and training modules.

• Proven experience in delivering ToTs.

• Proven experience with international organizations and/or government structures.

• Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Knowledge of Russian will be an advantage.

Travel required

Yes

Required Competencies

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.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

Other

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications no later than 2 September 2025, using the following links:

• Internal candidates: View the internal job posting

• External candidates: View the external job posting

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 19.08.2025 to 03.09.2025