1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Tbilisi, Georgia
2. Duration of Consultancy: 40 working days (over an 11-month period)
3. Nature of the Consultancy:
Support the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) mission to Georgia to provide capacity building to municipalities on community project development, selection, monitoring and evaluation. This assignment will be conducted in close cooperation with the National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia (NALAG) and selected municipalities to co-develop curricula and foster the creation of a pool of qualified trainers. Project Context and Scope
The programme “Enhanced Opportunities for Returning Migrants in Georgia” (R-EMPOWER), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to support the sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in Georgia. The programme goes beyond individual reintegration by promoting community development and sustainable local investments, seeking to create an enabling environment where returning migrants can thrive. This approach addresses the economic, social and environmental dimensions of reintegration to strengthen local resilience.
Local self-governments (LSGs) play a central role in delivering public services and driving community development. However, many municipalities face gaps in skills related to project cycle management, community engagement, and monitoring and evaluation, relying on central authorities for policy guidance and resources. These gaps hinder municipalities from fully realising their potential to drive sustainable develop and adapt to evolving local challenges. Strengthening these capacities is essential for municipalities to take a leadership role in local development and attract external funding, foster stronger partnerships with various stakeholders and respond to growing responsibilities in migration management and reintegration support, in turn building a resilient, inclusive and prosperous communities across Georgia.
Scope of Consultancy
IOM Georgia seeks to hire a national consultant to support in strengthening the institutional capacity of municipalities to effectively design, select, monitor and evaluate community development projects. The activities target 17 municipalities across 7 regions. [1]
Under the supervision of the IOM programme manager, the national consultant will be responsible for:
Needs Assessment: Conduct a structured needs assessment using quantitative and qualitative tools to identify specific gaps in project cycle management.
Curricula Co-Creation (Community Project Development): Collaborate with NALAG and selected advanced municipalities to co-develop a Community Project Development Curriculum. The curricula must cover:
Community needs identification and participatory planning;
Donor engagement and resource mobilisation;
Project design and logical framework development;
Project assessment and selection criteria;
Basic financial planning and budgeting;
Results-based monitoring and evaluation;
Reporting, knowledge management, and the use of evidence for decision-making.
Curricula Development (ToT): Develop a separate training-of-trainers curriculum focused on adult learning facilitation, training techniques and technical subject matter.
Training of Trainers (ToT): Deliver a ToT programme to create a sustainable pool of qualified local trainers (including municipal staff and local experts), ensuring technical knowledge transfer, facilitation skills and sustainability.
Coaching of newly trained trainers: Provide coaching to the newly trained trainers for the preparation and delivery of the training on Community Project Development to selected municipal staff.
[1] Tbilisi; Batumi (Adjara A.R); Ozurgeti and Chokhatauri (Guria); Baghdati, Tsqaltubo, Kharagauli and Khoni (Imereti); Akhmeta, Telavi, Lagodekhi and Kvareli (Kakheti); Tianeti and Akhalgori (Mtskheta-Mtianeti); Poti, Senami and Khobi (Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti).
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
“Enhanced Opportunities for Returning Migrants in Georgia” (R-EMPOWER)
Tangible and Measurable Outputs of the Work Assignment
Deliverable 1- Inception Report and Methodology: Includes a detailed work plan, methodology for the needs assessment, and stakeholder engagement plan. Submitted by mid-March 2026.
Deliverable 2- Needs Assessment Report: Summary of gaps and training needs identified across the target municipalities. Submitted by April 2026.
Deliverable 3- Project Development Curricula: Drafted and finalised training modules, manuals, and tools (covering project design, selection, and monitoring and evaluation), validated by NALAG and IOM. Training content is both relevant and adaptable to local contexts. Submitted by July 2026.
Deliverable 4- Training-of-Trainers Curricula: Drafted and finalised ToT curriculum. Submitted by mid-September 2026.
Deliverable 5- Delivery of the Training of Trainers: October 2026
Deliverable 6- Support the preparation and delivery of training to municipal staff through coaching: November 2026
Deliverable 7- Execution of ToT and Final Report. Delivery of the Training of Trainers workshop(s) and a final report summarising the outcomes and the list of qualified trainers established. Submitted by December 2026.Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Delivers the listed deliverables on time and with good quality. Quality of training materials and their practical applicability for municipalities.Successful establishment of a pool of local trainers.
Feedback from NALAG and participating municipalities. Education
University degree in social sciences, public administration, development or other relevant fields. Experience
Extensive experience in local governance, community development, and project cycle management.
Proven experience in developing training curricula and delivering ToT programmes.
Strong knowledge of the context of local self-government in Georgia and previous cooperation with NALAG is an asset.
Experience in donor engagement and resource mobilisation strategies. Skills
Analytical thinking and ability to translate complex concepts into practical tools.
Strong facilitation and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration tools. Languages
Fluency in Georgian and English is required. 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. Travel within Georgia (specifically to the target regions: Adjara, Guria, Imereti, Kakheti, Mtskheta- Mtianeti, and Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti) is foreseen for the needs assessments and training delivery. 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.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 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 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