CON 2026-17 - International Legal Consultant - Regulatory And Compliance Frameworks

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. This consultancy supports the IOM Albania project, funded by the UK FCDO, to establish a Diaspora Investment Mechanism (DIM). The project aims to leverage the Albanian diaspora's economic potential to foster sustainable development, particularly in northern regions, by creating legal investment pathways and addressing emigration drivers.

Job Purpose

This role serves to provide expert international legal and regulatory analysis for the establishment of a Diaspora Investment Mechanism (DIM) between the UK and Albania. The consultant will identify legal, financial, and policy gaps affecting remittance flows, analyze international diaspora engagement models from a regulatory standpoint, and assess AML/KYC and payment services regulations. The objective is to guide local consultants in developing a legally sound, operationally feasible, and compliant DIM, contributing to the foundational analytical phase of the project and supporting sustainable development through diaspora engagement.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical oversight on the regulatory aspects of establishing the Diaspora Investment Mechanism (DIM), advising local legal consultants on financial, corporate, and governance considerations. Key duties include conducting a legal, financial, and policy gap analysis of UK-Albania remittance flows, reviewing and identifying opportunities within existing migration and mobility regulatory frameworks. The role involves contributing to a comparative analysis of international diaspora engagement models from a regulatory and compliance perspective. Additionally, the consultant will assess AML/KYC obligations, payment services regulation, and cross-border financial compliance requirements, developing practical legal and compliance guidance for the DIM's establishment and compliance pack.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance advisory roles concerning financial services, remittances, cross-border transactions, or investment mechanisms is necessary. Experience in legal/regulatory analysis, compliance assessments (AML/CFT, KYC), and supporting the design of regulatory frameworks or policy is essential. Prior experience in international development, migration, or diaspora engagement contexts is beneficial.

Skills

Analytical, research, reporting, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent drafting and writing abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications. Demonstrated cultural and gender awareness and sensitivity.

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