Immigration and Border Governance International Consultant

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Consultant Closes 15 Jun 2026 0 days left

Overview

Provide technical assistance to the Department of Immigration in the Republic of the Marshall Islands to develop its Strategic Plan 2027–2032, support SOP development, and strengthen interagency coordination.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a structured strategic planning process for DOI and prepare the DOI Strategic Plan 2027–2032.
  • Review and translate existing IBM and MIDAS assessments into practical reform priorities.
  • Facilitate consultations with DOI leadership, operational staff and relevant government stakeholders.
  • Identify, prioritise, draft and refine operational SOPs and policy instruments jointly agreed with DOI.
  • Develop interagency coordination mechanisms, data-sharing protocols and referral pathways.
  • Ensure outputs promote gender-responsive, protection-sensitive and evidence-based border governance.
  • Design and deliver technical workshops and targeted capacity-strengthening sessions.
  • Prepare implementation recommendations, validation of materials and final handover of products.
Required Experience
  • Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in International Border Management.
  • Demonstrated experience with IOM MIDAS in operational settings.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, institutional reform, SOP development, or immigration governance.
  • Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder or interagency coordination processes.
Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s preferred) in border management, migration studies, public administration, law, international relations, or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Up to 11 months
Work Modality
partially home-based and partially in-country
Remuneration
Not specified
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