Consultant - National Counter Trafficking Capacity Development at IOM

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counter-Trafficking, Capacity Development, Training System Design, Capacity Assessments, Competency-Based Frameworks, Learning Architecture, Governance, Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Analytical Skills, Drafting, Presentation Skills

Industry

International Affairs

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. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] The objective of this consultancy is to support the establishment of a coherent, strategic, and standardised national system for counter‑trafficking capacity development in Ireland. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for leading: * An evidence‑based assessment of existing national counter‑trafficking capacity, including training provision, practitioner preparedness, and perceived effectiveness across selected organisations; and * The development of a structured National Capacity Building Framework, defining governance arrangements, competency levels, technical standards, and a corresponding learning architecture for counter‑trafficking training in Ireland, aligned with national priorities and international good practice. Project Context and Scope Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental 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. IOM has been supporting Ireland’ efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking, including through targeted training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and frontline service providers, research, as well as public awareness‑raising campaigns. While these initiatives have strengthened capacity and partnerships, recent implementation experience has highlighted fragmentation in training provision, variation in depth and approach across sectors, and the absence of a unified national framework guiding counter‑trafficking capacity development. In line with the 2023–2027 National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking, there is a need to move towards a more coherent, strategic, and standardised national system for counter‑trafficking training and capacity development. This includes a shared understanding of competency requirements across roles and sectors, agreed technical standards for training delivery, and a structured learning architecture that allows organisations to retain ownership of training within their statutory remits while aligning with national priorities and international standards. Given its role as an international organization, with access to global expertise and strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders in Ireland, IOM is well positioned to support the Government in establishing such a system. To this end, IOM seeks to recruit an experienced consultant to lead both (i) a targeted assessment of existing national counter‑trafficking capacity across selected organisations, and (ii) the development of a practical, implementation‑focused national capacity building framework to guide future training efforts in Ireland. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Overall, the consultant will work under the technical supervision of IOM Ireland’s Protection unit and in close coordination with the Department of Justice and selected partner organisations.

Responsibilities

Lead an evidence-based assessment of national counter-trafficking capacity and practitioner preparedness in Ireland. Develop a structured National Capacity Building Framework including governance, competency levels, and technical standards for training.