International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant, Development of Standard Operating Procedures for Countering Smuggling of Migrants
Job Identification: 21789
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Contract
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract; The tasks listed below will be subject to ongoing review and, where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the incumbent and IOM:
- Conduct a desk review of existing zero drafted SOP, national policies, laws, operational guidelines, and procedures on migration, SoM, trafficking in persons, border management, and transnational organized crime in Nigeria.
- Develop an inception report detailing proposed methodology, workplan, and the draft outline of the SOP.
- Facilitate consultative workshops/meetings and stakeholder engagements to gather technical and operational insights to inform the SOP development.
- Work closely with NIS and relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive rights ‑ based, and operational SOP aligned with relevant national, regional, and international frameworks.
- Develop user ‑ friendly implementation tools, including flowcharts, checklists, and quick reference guides, to support practical application of the SOP.
- Present the draft SOP to review, collect stakeholders feedback, and integrate comments into an improved version.
- Support the finalization and validation, including facilitating the national validation workshop and producing the final SOP document.
- Design methodology and deliver ToT on the updated SOP to NIS and relevant officials to enhance sustainability and knowledge transfer.
- Provide recommendations for capacity-building and SOP rollout.
- Submit a training report and final consultancy report, summarizing process, key findings, and actionable recommendations.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Coordination: Ability to properly coordinate with NIS and relevant stakeholders.
- Fulfilment: Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.
- Timeliness: Ability to meet the project timeline and deliver on time.
- Clarity: Ability to communicate protection, mixed migration and free movement contents clearly and concisely.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in scope or objectives.
- Knowledge: Understanding of migrant protection, management and free movement context for West Africa region.
- Understanding: Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of SOM, migrant protection, and TiP
- Responsiveness: Ability to provide timely responses to inquiries from all stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- andidates should possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited academic institution in Political Science, International Relations, International Economics, Law, Public Administration, or a related field;
- A first-level university Degree, combined with five additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in place of a Master’s Degree.
Experience And Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy development and frameworks
- Verbal and written proficiency in English, knowledge of at least Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or/and any other local dialect is an asset.
- Strong Analytical, Communication and Reporting Skills
- Extensive work experience in migration protection, counter trafficking and migration governance.
- Ability to work with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
- Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation.
- Willingness to travel.
Application Closing Date
13th July, 2026, 01:00 AM.
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