International Consultant CC-2026-06 at IOM

Yerevan, , Armenia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal analysis, Policy development, Migration governance, Data collection, EU acquis, International standards, Legislative assessment, Public administration, Data protection, Stakeholder coordination, Capacity building, Reporting, Research, Project management

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] Project Context and Scope Armenia is among the 152 Member States that endorsed the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). To advance its commitments, In December 2024, Armenia initiated the development of a comprehensive Migration Strategy grounded in a whole‑of‑government and whole‑of‑society approach, integrating diverse data sources and insights on migration trends. Armenia has also demonstrated continued engagement in global migration processes through its voluntary GCM contributions submitted in 2020 and prior to the 2022 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), and plans to submit another contribution ahead of the 2026 IMRF. Even though there was meaningful progress in strengthening migration statistics, Armenia continues to face significant data challenges that hinder evidence‑based policymaking and effective migration governance. Fragmented data systems, inconsistent methodologies, varying definitions and incomplete or inaccessible datasets complicate the ability to develop coherent migration policies. Coordination across institutions remains limited and administrative data sources, particularly for tracking migration flows and temporary mobility are underdeveloped. These gaps became especially visible during the formulation of new migration policies in 2023–2024 and in response to recent refugee inflows and internal mobility trends, which required data extraction from multiple, unaligned systems. The project aims to enhance Armenia’s capacity to monitor GCM implementation and strengthen migration governance by establishing a cohesive, efficient system for migration and temporary mobility data. This will involve supporting State institutions, particularly ArmStat and the Migration and Citizenship Service (MCS) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to adopt standardized methodologies aligned with European and international standards. Project outputs include: developing a unified methodology for collecting disaggregated migration data; building the capacity of relevant agencies through a gender‑sensitive training curriculum; improving institutional ability to produce and use migration data, including for voluntary GCM reporting and establishing a national coordination framework for data exchange. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing IOM Armenia, “Strengthening Migration Data in Armenia: Advancing Progress in Achieving the Global Compact for Migration Objectives” project, DA0107.

Responsibilities

The consultant will assess Armenian legislation against international standards and the EU acquis regarding migration data collection and protection. They will also support state institutions in developing unified methodologies and strengthening institutional capacity for migration data management.