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

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Consultant Closes 03 Aug 2026 4 days left

Overview

National Consultant to assess Ethiopia's legal, institutional, and operational framework for document fraud detection, investigation, prosecution, and inter-agency coordination at international airports.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review and assess the legal and regulatory framework governing document fraud management at international airports.
  • Assess institutional mandates, responsibilities, capacities, and operational arrangements of agencies involved in document fraud detection, investigation, prosecution, and adjudication.
  • Examine operational procedures used for document verification, fraud detection, referral, investigation, prosecution, and judicial processing.
  • Evaluate existing inter-agency coordination and information-sharing mechanisms.
  • Identify legal, institutional, procedural, technical, and operational gaps.
  • Develop recommendations for potential future legal reforms, SOP development, training activities, institutional strengthening, coordination mechanisms, and capacity-building interventions.
Required Experience

At least ten (10) years for BA degree or 7 years for master’s progressive professional experience in legal analysis, criminal justice, migration governance, border management, law enforcement, or related fields, is required. Proven track record in document verification, fraud detection, investigation, or prosecution processes, preferably within Ethiopia’s institutional context. Experience working with government institutions, law enforcement agencies, or judicial bodies on issues related to identity management, fraud prevention, or prosecution. Prior involvement in policy development, institutional assessments, or drafting of SOPs is highly desirable. Familiarity with international standards and best practices in document fraud detection and migration governance. Previous experience working with IOM, UNODC, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), other United Nations agencies, INTERPOL, bilateral development partners, or government institutions implementing donor-funded projects would be considered a significant advantage.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or higher) in Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Policy, Governance, Security Studies, International Law, Border Management, Migration Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, or another closely related discipline from an accredited institution with 7 years of relevant professional experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent command of written and spoken English, including demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and policy documents is required. Fluency in Amharic is required, including the ability to conduct interviews, facilitate consultations, and review legal and policy documents.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of additional Ethiopian languages will be considered an advantage.
Contract Duration
Up to 11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Payments in four instalments based on deliverable approval.
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