Project Context and Scope The current Resolution on Migration Policy of the Republic of North Macedonia (2021-2025) and its corresponding Action Plan were developed in 2021 with the aim of establishingย a sustainable and comprehensive framework for managing migration in the country. As part of ongoing activities,ย IOM will provide technical support toย nationalย institutions in developing a newย Resolution on Migration Policy for the next five years from 2026 to 2030, along with an Action Plan to operationalize the new Resolution. This support will also include capacity-building assistance for relevant government stakeholders to increase their foresight capacities in policy development.ย ย In this context,ย IOM is seeking to hire a foresight expert as an individual local consultant to support the development of the new Resolution on Migration Policy and Action Plan for 2026-2030 for the Republic of North Macedonia and deliver a capacity-building training on foresight in policy development for government stakeholders.ย ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing IOM North Macedonia will manage the activity, in close coordination with the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, under the project titled โStrengthening Management Systems of Irregular Migration and Fight against Organised Crime in the North Macedoniaโ funded by the European Union.ย Tasks to be performed under this contract
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office of IOM North Macedonia, and the direct supervision of Project Manager, the following tasks will be performed by the selected consultant:ย
- During the development of the Resolution on Migration Policy and its Action Plan (2026-2030), in close coordination with the other consultant engaged in the process, facilitate relevantย consultations, meetings and other events (in-person and online) with governmental and non-governmental stakeholdersย to ensure that the Resolution and Action Plan incorporate foresight elements and are developed throughย participatory, inclusive, and futures-oriented planning involving all relevant national institutions.ย
- By 24 October 2025, conduct an assessment ofย current institutional foresight practices, capacities, and needs related to policy development. This includes an analysis of the alignment and coherence between the current Resolution on Migration Policy and Action Plan and relevant cross-sectoral policy frameworks. The results of the assessment will be presented to relevant government representatives and IOM.ย
- Support relevant government stakeholders and the other consultant in developing a workplan, methodologies, and a draft table of contents for the Resolution on Migration Policy. The finalized workplan, methodologies and table of contents shall be submitted to IOM by 30 October 2025ย and presented by the consultants during the first, or one of the initial, technical meetings with government stakeholders.ย
- Design and deliver a two-day training for relevant government stakeholders to enhance their foresight capacities in policy development. By 7 November 2025, develop a concept note and agenda for the training and submit them to IOM. The concept note shallย define the training objectives, target groups, and methodologies. Other training materials, including presentations, handouts, and pre- and post-training questionnaires shall also be developed and submitted to IOM prior to the training.ย
- Support relevant government stakeholders and the other consultant in drafting the Resolution on Migration Policy and Action Plan for the period 2026-2030 through application of foresight methodology. In coordination with the consultant, share the drafts with IOM and relevant government stakeholders who engage in the development processย by 31 Decemberย 2025, and collect their feedback and recommendations. The Action Plan should include expected results, indicators, proposed activities, and corresponding timelines for the activities.ย
- In coordination with the other consultant, facilitate an in-person validation workshop,ย to beย attended by government stakeholders, IOM and other institutions and organizations subject to the government approval. Present the draft Resolutionย on Migration Policyย and Action Plan for 2026-2030 during the workshop and gather feedback and recommendations from workshop participantsย by 16ย Januaryย 2026.
- Support the other consultant in finalizing the Resolution on Migration Policy and Action Plan for 2026-2030 (language: Macedonian) based on feedback and recommendationsย from IOM, relevant government stakeholders andย validation workshopย participants, and submitting the final versions to IOM by 30 Januaryย 2026.
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work
The following deliverables shall be submitted to IOM. A one-time instalment payment (100% of the total contract value) will be made upon IOMโs approval of the successful completion of the services. ย
- A Resolution on Migration Policy and its Action Plan (2026-2030) developed and finalized in close coordination with the other consultant, by 30 January 2026.ย
Education, Experience and/or skills requiredย
Advanced University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Law, Economics or other relatedย fieldsย relevantย toย the assignment.ย ย At least five years of provenย professionalย experience as a foresight expert in fields related to migration management and policy development.ย ย Knowledge of migration issues in North Macedonia.ย Familiarity of EU and international standards in the area of migration.ย Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.ย Excellent operational, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with other colleagues from diverse backgrounds. ย Strong computer skills, including hands-on experience with MS Office. ย Languages For this position, Macedonian and English are required. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Travel required If the selected consultant is based outside Skopje in North Macedonia,ย they will beย required to travel to Skopje multiple times as necessary to attend meetings, workshops, and other events related toย the development of the Resolution on Migration Policy and its Action Plan for 2026-2030 and the foresight capacity-buildingย training. ย Consultancy fee is all-inclusive and covers all costs related to the required travels to Skopje.ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs 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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence or work permit for North Macedonia will be eligible for consideration. 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 accidents 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 fees). 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:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies