National Consultant For Assessment Of Ethiopia's Legal, Institutional And Operational Framework For Document Fraud Detection, Investigation, Prosecution And Inter-Agency Coordination At International Airports

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading intergovernmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration. As part of the UN system, IOM strengthens migration management, border governance, and institutional capacities globally. In Ethiopia, IOM supports aviation border management, focusing on detecting fraudulent travel documents and disrupting transnational organized crime, working with governmental partners.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to assess Ethiopia's legal, institutional, and operational framework for detecting, investigating, prosecuting, and coordinating responses to document fraud at international airports. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Regional Counter Smuggling Programme, seeks to enhance Ethiopia's aviation border management. The assessment will identify gaps and provide evidence-based recommendations for legal reform, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, institutional strengthening, and improved inter-agency coordination. The ultimate goal is to strengthen national systems and capacities to combat document fraud, which facilitates various transnational crimes, thereby improving border integrity and national security while facilitating legitimate travel.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive assessment of Ethiopia's legal, institutional, and operational framework for document fraud management at international airports. Key tasks include reviewing and analyzing legal and regulatory instruments, assessing institutional mandates and capacities of involved agencies, and examining operational procedures for document verification, detection, referral, investigation, and prosecution. The consultant will also evaluate inter-agency coordination mechanisms and information-sharing practices. Deliverables include an inception report, detailed assessment reports on legal, institutional, operational, and coordination aspects, a draft consolidated report, a validation workshop package, and a final consolidated report with actionable recommendations for legal reform, SOP development, institutional strengthening, and capacity building.

Work Experience

Requires at least 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in legal analysis, criminal justice, migration governance, border management, or law enforcement. Proven experience in document verification, fraud detection, investigation, or prosecution processes is essential. Experience working with government institutions, law enforcement, or judicial bodies on identity management or fraud prevention is also required.

Skills

Ability to analyze complex legal, institutional, and operational systems. Skill in synthesizing large volumes of information from multiple sources. Capacity to identify systemic issues and develop evidence-based recommendations. Excellent analytical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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