International Consultant CC-2026-23

International Organization for Migration · Yerevan

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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

Nature of the consultancy: 

The consultancy will support the Government of the Republic of Armenia in advancing integrated border management reforms and strengthening interagency cooperation in line with the draft Integrated Border Management (IBM) Strategy and related Action Plan priorities, as well as European Integrated Border Management principles. 

The consultancy will focus on enhancing cooperation among the National Security Service Border Guard Troops, State Revenue Committee, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Migration and Citizenship Service, and other relevant border management stakeholders in line with European Integrated Border Management (EIBM) principles and international best practices. The assignment will support the institutionalization of interagency cooperation and operational coordination mechanisms, the application of integrated risk analysis approaches based on the Common Integrated Risk Analysis Model (CIRAM), the development of standard operating procedures and joint operational practices, and the strengthening of information-sharing and coordinated response capacities. The consultant will develop an interagency training package with primary focus on interagency cooperation, operational coordination, information exchange, and risk analysis, while integrating relevant aspects of border security, human rights, integrity, and emerging border management challenges. Through a combination of assessment, curriculum development, practical exercises, simulation-based learning, and capacity-building activities, participating institutions will strengthen their ability to conduct coordinated border management operations, apply common risk analysis methodologies, enhance information exchange, and respond effectively to border security challenges in accordance with EU IBM standards.

The Project is implemented in Armenia to further strengthen the capacities of the national authorities to tackle cross-border organized crime and independent border management capacities. The primary national partners benefiting from its outcomes are the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia (NSS) and its Border Guard Troops (BGT). The Project will build on the results achieved in recent years and will further advance the alignment of the border guard training/ educational system and standards with European and international best practices, enhance capacity to autonomously manage borders through enhanced secondary inspection as well as capacity to detect and counter irregular travellers, including terrorists and serious criminals through setting up Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data. 

Enhancing the Capacities of Armenian Authorities in Border Security and Crime Prevention /IB0525

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