IOM: Gender and Border Governance Consultant – Cairo

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager and National Project Officer, the Category B Consultant will facilitate the development and implementation of the capacity building activity (course modules, session delivery), and contribute to the realization of the outlined deliverables below:

• First Deliverable – Propose a plan that will guide the design and development of training curriculum for the four-day “Joint Training on Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Border Governance” for Egyptian National Authorities, including delivery of the training Concept Note and Agenda, in coordination with relevant IOM Egypt staff. To be delivered remotely by 1 September 2026
• Second Deliverable – Share with IOM Egypt the training content, presentation materials, as well as pre- and post-training evaluation questions for the four-day “Joint Training on Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Border Governance” for Egyptian National Authorities. Delivered via email by 18 September 2026
• Third Deliverable – Deliver and Facilitate the four-day “Joint Training on Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Border Governance” for Egyptian National Authorities. Delivered in Cairo from 18 to 21 October 2026
  *The Consultant’s costs of travel will be covered by IOM including: (Accommodation, Airport Transfers in Cairo and round-trip flight tickets), in addition to the Daily Substance Allowance (DSA), to cover unprovided meals and miscellaneous expenses for the duration of the training activity. The DSA payment shall be made via bank transfer upon the successful completion of the training activity in Cairo and submission of boarding passes.
• Fourth Deliverable – Prepare a de-brief report (final report) including training evaluation summary and recommendations for further iterations of the training. Delivered by email by 31 October 2026.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely and comprehensive delivery of tasks outlined in an appropriate manner is key.
• Thorough monitoring and evaluation for the capacity building activity outlined will be conducted, in the form of pre/post questionnaires, final course evaluation form, and 30-minute focus group discussion with course participants. This ensures that feedback, recommendations, and learning outcomes are tracked across the activities to evaluate the performance and results of the tasks delivered.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Master’s degree in social sciences (such as Anthropology, Gender Studies, Psychology, Political Science, Humanitarian Studies, Development Studies, Security Studies) or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least three years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with at least five years of relevant professional experience;
• Knowledge of population displacement, international human rights law, migrant protection, national and regional border security bodies, with demonstrated expertise and background in mainstreaming gender in border management and governance.
• Proven ability to design and deliver technical training to different audiences, including government officials;
• Experience in liaising with humanitarian and development partners as well as national authorities, police, border officials;
• Experience working in crisis settings is desirable;
• Excellent writing skills, ability to explain clearly complex concept and adapt to diverse audience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize one’s own work, and ability to respect schedules and deadlines.

Experience working with the United Nations is a valuable asset.

Languages

For this consultancy, proficiency in English language is required

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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