Project Context and Scope
Founded in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the United Nations' leading agency on migration. IOM works to promote humane and orderly migration, in close collaboration with governments, intergovernmental institutions, and non-governmental partners.
Accompany Guinea in achieving MDGs 5, 10 and 16, by contributing to the fight against exploitation, trafficking and irregular migration of which children are victims, and to promote their rights and development.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Guinea is seeking an experienced international consultant to contribute to our new project: ยซProject to support socio-economic integration and well-being initiatives for mobile families and children in Guineaยป funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). This project aims to strengthen government capacities to protect displaced children living in dangerous conditions in Guinea. It seeks to improve coordination between all the players involved in this issue. The initiative will enable communities to make informed decisions to better support their children and avoid irreparable damage. Community protection mechanisms will be strengthened or created in the areas concerned. These mechanisms will serve as community alerts and dialogue tools for returning migrant children.ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Country Office GUINEA โ PXD- PX0640.
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignmentย
Under the overall supervision of the chief of mission and the direct supervision of the Counter-trafficking and protection officer and working closely with IOM team and relevant stakeholders throughout the project, the International Consultant for the (Study on children's mobility in Guinea) is expected to contribute to the ยซย Project to support socio-economic integration and well-being initiatives for mobile families and children in Guineaยป funded by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (DGCS) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation(AICS) to reduce the exploitation and trafficking of children in Guinea andย irregular migration of children to dangerous areas as follow: Tasks to be performed under this contract
Indicateurs de performance des consultants:
1. Collecte de donnรฉes
Indicateur 1.1 : Nombre d'รฉtudes primaires et secondaires menรฉes sur la mobilitรฉ des enfants dans les zones cibles.
Indicateur 1.2 : Nombre de familles, de communautรฉs, d'autoritรฉs locales et de parties prenantes impliquรฉes dans la collecte des donnรฉes.
Indicateur 1.3 : Volume et qualitรฉ des donnรฉes collectรฉes sur les facteurs d'attraction/incitation et les tendances migratoires.
2. Analyse
Indicateur 2.1 : Identification claire des tendances, des risques et des dรฉfis liรฉs ร la mobilitรฉ des enfants.
Indicateur 2.2 : รvaluation de l'efficacitรฉ des mรฉcanismes de protection existants (nombre de mรฉcanismes analysรฉs, pertinence des recommandations).
Indicateur 2.3 : Analyse de l'impact de la mobilitรฉ sur le bien-รชtre, l'รฉducation et le dรฉveloppement des enfants (nombre de cas รฉtudiรฉs, profondeur de l'analyse).
3. Prรฉparation des ateliers
Indicateur 3.1 : Nombre de programmes et de documents de prรฉsentation รฉlaborรฉs.
Indicateur 3.2 : Rythme d'achรจvement des aspects logistiques (lieux, invitations, matรฉriels) dans les dรฉlais impartis.
4. Rapport final
Indicateur 4.1 : Rapport final validรฉ par le responsable du programme.
Indicateur 4.2 : Nombre et pertinence des recommandations formulรฉes pour amรฉliorer la protection et l'intรฉgration des enfants mobiles.
Indicateur 4.3 : รvaluation de l'efficacitรฉ des ateliers (nombre de participants, taux de satisfaction, qualitรฉ des retours d'expรฉrience).
a. Data collection:
Conduct primary and secondary research to gather data on child mobility, push and pull factors, and migration trends in targeted regions of Guinea. Analyze child mobility patterns and their effects on child protection and community development, with a particular focus on areas at risk of exploitation and trafficking. Engage families, communities, local authorities, child protection organizations and key stakeholders to collect relevant data.b. Analysis:
Identify trends, risks, and challenges related to child mobility. Assess the effectiveness of existing protection mechanisms and their alignment with the needs of mobile children. Examine the impact of children's mobility on their well-being, education, and development.c. Preparation:
Develop an agenda and presentation materials for workshops based on study findings. Coordinate logistics including venues, invitations, and materials.d. Reporting (Final report approved by the Program Manager at the end of the consultancy):
Prepare a full report with conclusions and recommendations. Include perspectives for improving the protection and socio-economic integration of mobile children and their families. Provide specific recommendations based on the analysis to reduce child exploitation and trafficking. Evaluate the effectiveness of the workshops and gather feedback from participants for improvements. Propose recommendations for future action based on workshop discussions. Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a four (3) instalment payment basis:The consultancy aims to deliver the following:
First Deliverable: ย Propose a methodology and data collection tools for carrying out the study and collecting the data (First instalment payment 30% by 23 October 2025)
Second Deliverable:ย Data analysis and writing of the mid-term report summarizing the progress of the study and making available a preliminary version of the studyย (Second instalment payment 50% by 23 November 2025).
Third Deliverable:ย finalization and layout of the study for publication, organization of validation and presentation workshops, and printing and distribution of copies to stakeholders (Third instalment payment 20% by ย 31 December 2025).ย Education
Masterโs degree in social and political sciences, Migration studies, Business, Economics, Statistics or related field.ย Experience Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in migration and development, child mobility, counter-trafficking, child protection, local development, and/or reintegration, with field experience in West Africa strongly preferred. Extensive experience in research design and implementation, particularly on child mobility, migration, and child protection, including development of methodologies, data collection tools, and ethical frameworks adapted to vulnerable populations. Demonstrated expertise in data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), including surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and participatory approaches. Proven ability to apply ethical standards in child-focused research, including safeguarding principles, informed consent, and data protection. Prior experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, or donor-funded projects is an asset. Skills Technical expertise in conducting and producing high-quality research on child mobility, migration, child protection, and youth employment, with ability to generate actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Knowledge of migration, development, and child protection initiatives in Guinea or the wider West Africa region; prior field research in these contexts is a distinct advantage. Strong capacity in project management of research studies, from tool development and validation to analysis and dissemination of findings through reports and presentations tailored to government, civil society, donors, and communities. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex data and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in IT tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet-based research); knowledge of statistical/qualitative software (SPSS, STATA, NVivo or similar) is an advantage. Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, with strong drafting skills in French. Knowledge of local languages in Guinea is an asset. Strong interpersonal, coordination, and intercultural skills, with ability to work effectively under the supervision of theย Project Manager, in collaboration with the Counter-Trafficking and Protection Officer, IOM team members, and national stakeholders.Languages
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of a local language is an advantage IOMโs 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. ย Travel required The consultant will be based in Conakry, Guinea, with regular travel expected to project locations within the country. IOM will cover the cost of a round-trip flight to the duty station in Conakry. For all official travel outside of the duty station (Conakry), IOM will cover the related costs of transportation, accommodation, and per diem, in accordance with IOMโs IN/6 Travel Policy. 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, 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:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies