Project Context and Scope
Albanian citizens are likely to continue to emigrate for employment, which will have a major impact on the country's development. Therefore, it is important to provide valid alternatives of employment in the country, especially in those areas experiencing a considerable tourism inflow in the recent years.
In August 2024, IOM Albania started the implementation of the project “Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania” funded by the UK Government. The aim of this project is to contribute to enabling local governments to effectively manage migration and diaspora matters. This includes a focus on promoting employment for internal migrants, reintegrating returned migrants, and encouraging diaspora investments, while strengthening inter-institutional coordination and migration stakeholders' engagement, all the while reshaping the narrative on migration.
The project will support central and local institutions in Albania to develop, strengthen capacities, and pilot the legal, administrative, and operational procedures for internal migration, return and reintegration, and diaspora engagement aiming to increase employment opportunities for the Albanian workforce. This will be done in tandem with supporting the inter-institutional cooperation of local and central government agencies, both vertical and horizontal coordination. In addition, the project aims to change the narrative on migration targeting the public at large with a special focus on youth and their self-improvement/empowerment.
This includes:
The project will also ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion of minority groups, promoting inclusivity and diversity in the relevant practices. In summary, the project will help Albania develop more effective and inclusive opportunities for its residents, with a focus on strengthening local capacities.
Law No. 38/2019 \"ON SOME ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO LAW NO. 139/2015 \"FOR LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT\", introduced amendments related to diaspora and migration within the framework of local self-governance. It mandates municipalities to establish a Diaspora and Migration Structure to (hereinafter MDS), encourage communication with the Albanian community abroad, provide assistance and information to potential migrants, return migrants, diaspora and foreigners residing in Albania, as well as coordinate with relevant ministries.
The success of the project “Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania” supported by UK will rely on the cooperation of IOM Tirana with the national authorities -Municipalities of Albania, State Minister for Local Governance (SMLSG), the Agency for the Support of Local Self-Government (ASLG), Association for Local Autonomy of Albania (ALAA) and other related government institutions and other stakeholders.
The project will provide support for the formulation of legal, administrative, and operational procedures applicable in central and local level institutions tasked related to the functioning of the MDSs. This includes the consolidation of the central and local level regulatory framework, including drafting of new legal documents, related regulations, implementing guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SoP's), and the establishment of inter-agency cooperation protocols. The SOPs will include services to the following target-groups: internal migrants, return migrants and diaspora. Additionally, public officials at both central and local levels will be enabled to effectively implement the improved framework through the validation of the legal and operational documents and other capacity building activities. Enhanced support will be provided for effectively offering the envisaged information and orientation services in 7 pilot Municipalities.
This assignment in relation to the Municipality of Tirana (one of the pilot municipalities) will be achieved through the engagement from IOM of a Local Consultant in the Municipality of Tirana. The engagement of the local consultant will take place for 11 months.
The IOM consultant will assist the Municipality of Tirana in the use of guidance materials, manuals, and information guides, in the implementation of Standard Operational Procedures (SOP’s) and facilitate capacity-building endeavors.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing to the successful implementation of the project “Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania” Tasks to be performed under this contract
The consultancy will take place in the period tentatively between 15 February 2025 until 14 January 2026 following the below tasks and responsibilities:
Overall Objective of Assignment:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the IOM Project Coordinator and in close coordination with the Project Implementation Unit, the local consultant will be responsible for supporting the Tirana Municipality to implement SOPs for internal migration, return and reintegration of migrants and diaspora engagement.
More specifically the local consultant based at the Tirana Municipality, will be responsible to:
The consultant will prepare and submit monthly reports that describe activities, accomplishments as well as issues and concerns impeding the progress in fulfilling the tasks by the last working day of the corresponding month.
The monthly reports should include periodical and cumulative information (quantitative data and qualitative analyses) on the below:
data on internal migrants, returned migrants and diaspora representatives and services requested, distribution of informative materials/brochures to inform migrants about available services at local level, distribution of the set of Tailored Explanatory Guidance Materials of the legal and institutional frameworks for specific target groups, including women, and minorities, focusing on potential migrants, access on services delivered in several channels including: 'in-office' service provision, online service provision and through outreach and awareness raising activities in the territory of the municipality, highlight any success stories and testimonials from assisted migrants.The engagement of the local consultant will take place for 11 months Mon – Fri (Full time), based at the Municipality of Tirana in close cooperation with the municipality staff assigned on Migration and Diaspora issues.
The sign in and sign out timesheet, as well as the monthly reports, will be applied by signature of consultant and verified by the responsible person at the Municipality of Tirana. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
• timeliness,
• responsibility,
• initiative,
• communication,
• satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in this ToR;
• quality of products delivered
Education Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution in social sciences, law, economy or other related areas. Postgraduate studies (Master or PhD would be an advantage). Experience At least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Relevant experience related to migration, employment or local government would be an advantage. Skills Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (public authorities, local authorities, migrants, private sector, etc.) Ability to maintain accuracy & confidentiality in performing responsibilities. Good communication skills in both written and oral form. Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with attention to detail. LanguagesFluency in Albanian and English is required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Travel requiredYES, only in case requested by IOM
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 three 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 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract. 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. 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies