Project Support Consultant

Consultant

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

The BRMM Remittances Phase III Project, financed by the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by IOM, builds on previous phases of IOM’s remittance programming and adopts a whole-of-corridor approach, linking interventions in countries of origin and destination. The project seeks to strengthen migrant and household financial capabilities, improve access to safe and affordable remittance channels, generate evidence to inform programming and policy, and leverage diaspora financing for productive community investments.

In Qatar, the project will focus on three complementary areas: remittance corridor research, mapping and knowledge products; digital financial literacy for Kenyan and Somali migrant workers; and diaspora outreach for clean investment. The consultant will design and conduct the evidence collection component through focus group discussion (FGDs) with the targeted migrant communities, analyze and prepare its findings, and subsequently design and facilitate the digital financial literacy training sessions for migrant workers. This integrated role will help ensure continuity between evidence generation and capacity building, with findings from the research directly informing the content, examples and areas of emphasis used in the workshop.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Project name: BRMM Remittance Phase III Project.

PRIMA project code GB10P0650/TK0122

The consultant will work under the IOM Country Office in Doha, Qatar.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methodologies, including data collection and stakeholder consultations.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, and mobilization with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in facilitating training sessions, workshops, focus group discussions, and participatory learning activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively engage and coordinate with community members and partners.
• Experience working with migrant communities, civil society organizations, or development and humanitarian programs is an advantage.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in English (both oral and written) 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.

Important 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.

PLEASE NOTE, engagement under this consultancy does not establish an employer-employee relationship between the consultant and IOM. It is the sole responsibility of the consultant to ensure their legal eligibility to undertake paid consultancy work in Qatar and to obtain and maintain any permits, authorizations, approvals, or other documentation required by the competent authorities.

IOM shall bear no responsibility or liability in this regard. The consultancy is intended for candidates currently based in Doha, Qatar. Candidates should be locally available to undertake the assignment, and no relocation or visa sponsorship is envisaged.

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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Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1. Design and conduct the research component through focus group discussions (FGDs) with Kenyan and Somali migrant workers in Qatar. The research shall explore remittance behaviours, financial practices, information needs, use of remittance channels, and challenges related to financial and digital inclusion. Develop a structured survey questionnaire, as appropriate, to support the research and ensure alignment with the objectives of the assignment.

   1. Analyse the research findings and prepare the research output. Analyse and document the findings from the FGDs and any related survey activities, identifying key trends, needs, challenges, and recommendations. The findings shall inform the design, content, and facilitation approach of the digital financial literacy training sessions.
   2. Design and conduct two separate digital financial literacy training sessions, targeting 40 Kenyan and 40 Somali migrant workers, respectively. The sessions shall be informed by the research findings and tailored to the identified needs and contexts of the respective participant groups.
   3. Ensure appropriate monitoring, documentation, and reporting throughout the assignment, including maintaining participant attendance records, collecting participant feedback, documenting key activities and outcomes, and submitting the required deliverables to IOM.

Deliverables and Submission Timeline:

Deliverable

Description

Deadline

1. Survey Questionnaire

Develop and submit the survey questionnaire for IOM review and approval before data collection.

By 10 Dec 2026

2. FGD Report

Submit a report summarizing the focus group discussions, key findings, identified needs, challenges, and recommendations to inform the training design.

By 31 Dec 2026

3. Digital Financial Literacy Training Sessions

Conduct two tailored training sessions for 40 Kenyan and 40 Somali migrant workers, respectively.

By 20 Jan 2027

4. Training Sessions Event Report

Submit a report documenting the training sessions, including attendance, topics covered, outcomes, participant feedback, and relevant supporting documentation.

By 25 Jan 2027

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• A stronger evidence base on the financial and remittance experiences of Kenyan and Somali migrant workers along the migration corridor.
• More context-responsive financial literacy programming, with workshop content informed by actual research findings.
• Improved migrant knowledge of safe and affordable remittance services, digital financial services, budgeting, saving and responsible financial decision-making.
• Stronger linkages between remittances, household resilience and longer-term financial planning.
• Greater engagement with Kenyan and Somali diaspora communities.

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