CON 2026/33 - Senior Consultant for EU Integration and Diaspora Expertise Coordination

Biznes & MenaxhimTiranë1 javë më parëFull Time

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration
Works with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration
Committed to a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace; welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodation during recruitment

Albania’s EU accession process requires stronger institutional coordination, analytical capacity and follow-up of commitments across negotiating clusters and chapters
The consultancy provides embedded technical support to the General Secretariat for European Integration (Prime Minister’s Office) and coordination support for Albanian Diaspora Experts engaged in the EU approximation process
Part of the project “Enhancing Policy and Regulatory Frameworks to Strengthen Regular Labour Pathways for Migrant Workers in Albania” (LM0620), supported by the IOM Development Fund

Identify priority needs of beneficiary institutions and ensure coherence with the profiles of engaged Diaspora Experts
Review IOM’s pool of potential Diaspora fellows and propose suitable candidates for placement
Develop tailored Terms of Reference defining expected outputs, timelines, reporting and coordination arrangements
Coordinate and guide the work of Diaspora Experts so contributions respond to institutional needs
Review and quality-assure technical inputs, research notes, reports and institutional analyses
Monitor engagement, performance and added value of Diaspora Experts, identifying opportunities for improvement
Prepare regular progress updates and monthly reports to IOM
Prepare a Final Consultancy Report covering achievements, output quality, coordination challenges, lessons learned and recommendations

Provide embedded technical and analytical support on EU accession priorities, with focus on migration governance, labour mobility and regular labour pathways
Prepare notes, briefings, dashboards, progress summaries and coordination tools for senior-level coordination mechanisms
Facilitate coordination between the General Secretariat, IOM, line ministries, agencies, ASPA and other partners
Develop common methodologies, templates and reporting practices to strengthen consistency and coherence
Contribute to institutional learning by identifying relevant practices from EU Member States and comparable accession contexts

Advanced university degree in European affairs, public policy, law, economics, public administration or a related field from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in EU integration, public administration reform, policy coordination, migration governance, labour migration or diaspora engagement
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, preparing analytical and policy documents, and working with senior government counterparts
Strong analytical, drafting and policy coordination skills
Sound understanding of EU integration processes, institutional coordination and public administration reform
Strong stakeholder engagement, organizational and communication skills
Full working proficiency in English and Albanian

Values: inclusion and respect for diversity, integrity and transparency, professionalism, courage, empathy
Core competencies: teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, communication