Protection and Migration Governance Policy Consultant
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, address displacement, and facilitate legal migration pathways. IOM fosters an inclusive workplace to maximize the benefits of migration and support people on the move.
Job Purpose
This consultancy supports IOM's protection programming in Lebanon, focusing on strengthening access to protection services and addressing risks for vulnerable populations, including migrants at risk of exploitation. The role is crucial for enhancing policy dialogue with governmental stakeholders, promoting evidence-based approaches, and supporting the development and implementation of protection-related policies. Key areas include counter-trafficking, regularization, social protection, and other migration governance priorities. The consultant will provide specialized technical and policy support, analytical inputs, and capacity development to advance these objectives under the supervision of the Protection Programme Manager.
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide specialized technical and policy inputs for government engagement on counter-trafficking, regularization, social protection, and other protection/migration governance priorities. Responsibilities include preparing briefing notes, background analyses, and policy recommendations for technical meetings and consultations. The role involves supporting the design and facilitation of roundtables and discussions, documenting outcomes, and identifying gaps. Additionally, the consultant will develop and deliver targeted training for governmental stakeholders on relevant policy and protection topics. Monitoring policy developments and preparing a consolidated final report with findings and recommendations are also key duties.
Work Experience
Requires demonstrated experience in engaging with government stakeholders, facilitating policy discussions, and developing policy recommendations or analytical reports. Proven experience in designing and delivering training on policy or protection-related topics is essential. Familiarity with the Lebanese context is highly desirable. Experience with international organizations is an advantage.
Skills
Strong analytical, facilitation, drafting, and communication skills. Ability to translate complex policy issues into practical recommendations. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.