Consultant: Yearly Declaration of Interests (YDI) External Reviewer 2026

ph3Introduction /h3 pEstablished 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. /p pIOM 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. /p pIOM 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. /p h3Project Context and Scope /h3 pIOM's institutional strategy prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability as key cross-cutting initiatives. As part of the Office of Ethics and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (OEP), the Ethics and Conduct Unit (ECO) plays a lead role in strengthening IOM's culture of integrity through policy and advisory work, training, and support to the Organization and all IOM personnel on ethical issues and IOM's Standards of Conduct. /p pUnder the direct supervision of the Chief of ECO, and in close coordination with the Coordination and Support Associate for YDI and the Ethics and Integrity Officer point person for YDI, the Consultant will be entrusted with primary responsibility for the complete oversight and management of IOM's 2026 Yearly Declaration of Interests (YDI) exercise. /p h3Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing /h3 pFor the 2026 YDI cycle, ECO seeks a Consultant (Category B) to review approximately 200 disclosure forms, ensuring compliance, accuracy, timeliness, and proper supporting documentation. /p h3Tasks to be performed under this contract /h3 h3Output 1 – Review of Assigned YDI 2026 Disclosures /h3 ul liAssess potential, actual, or perceived conflicts of interest. /li liIdentify inconsistencies, missing or incomplete information, and areas potentially requiring ECO’s input and guidance. /li liConduct follow-up with personnel, as necessary, to clarify information provided. /li liIssue a closure message to the personnel concerned including: /li liThe assessment of compliance; and /li liRecommended mitigation measures, where applicable. /li libDeliverable /b: Individual written assessment (closure email) for each disclosure form that is reviewed. /li libDelivery timeline /b: Rolling basis throughout the YDI 2026 review period. /li /ul h3Output 2 – Drafting of Case Notes and Recommendations /h3 ul liPrepare concise notes for every disclosure form reviewed. /li liFormulate clear and actionable recommendations (e.g., mitigation guidance, need for follow-up, classification of risk). /li liCoordinate with the Administrative Assistant to ensure accurate updates to internal databases. /li liLiaise with the Chief of ECO whenever necessary to share issues or concerns, discuss sensitive matters, or obtain guidance on more complex disclosures. /li libDeliverable /b: Case notes uploaded in ECO’s repository for each submission. /li libDelivery timeline /b: Rolling basis throughout the YDI 2026 review period. /li /ul h3Output 3 – Outreach and awareness-raising on the YDI exercise /h3 ul liReview and refine materials used for previous YDI outreach activities, including webinar content and supporting communication materials. /li liContribute to the delivery of outreach activities related to the YDI exercise, including up to four one-hour interactive sessions combining presentations and QA, as appropriate. /li liProvide substantive inputs, as needed, to YDI-related guidance and outreach materials, such as guidelines, explanatory notes, or other communication tools aimed at facilitating understanding of the purpose of the exercise. /li libDeliverables /b: Delivery of YDI outreach activities, including up to four one-hour interactive sessions explaining the exercise.ulliConcrete and authoritative feedback on draft YDI guidance and related outreach materials. /li /ul /li libDelivery timeline /b: Outreach sessions to be delivered prior to the launch of the YDI exercise.ulliFeedback on guidance and outreach materials to be provided by the end of August. /li /ul /li /ul h3Output 4 – Bi-Weekly Progress Summary Reports /h3 ul liThe Consultant will submit a report every two weeks containing: /li liNumber of YDI forms reviewed and their outcomes (e.g., no conflict, conflict with mitigation measures, pending information from staff). /li liNumber of forms pending review and overall compliance rates. /li liIssues, bottlenecks, or emerging trends requiring ECO’s attention. /li liDeliverable: Bi-weekly written reports submitted to ECO. /li liDelivery timeline: Rolling basis throughout the YDI 2026 review period. /li /ul h3Output 5 – Final End‑of‑Assignment Report /h3 ul liEnd-of-Assignment Report including: /li liComprehensive summary of all reviewed YDI forms. /li liKey trends, recurring issues and emerging risk areas. /li liProposed revisions to the current declaration of interest form, as relevant. /li liRecommendations for process improvements for future YDI cycles. /li liAn overall assessment of the effectiveness of the 2026 exercise. /li libDeliverable /b: Complete report sent to ECO and endorsed by the Chief of ECO. /li libDelivery date /b: End of consultancy. /li /ul h3Performance indicators for the evaluation of results /h3 pbSchedule of payments: /b 25% of the compensation for the assignment will be paid for each of the four phases of the exercise, subject to satisfactory performance and conduct, as follows: /p ol liKick-off and initial delivery: delivery of outreach activities and completion of the review of the first round of submissions. /li liMid-implementation: continued progress on Outputs 1 and 2, with a substantial portion completed. /li liAdvanced implementation stage: completion of the majority of core work, including issuance of most closure emails, finalization of notes, and continued submission of bi-weekly reports. /li liFinal payment: upon submission and endorsement of the final report, as well as completion of all remaining outputs. /li /ol h3Required Qualifications and Experience /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree in Law, Ethics, Public Administration, Governance, or a related field. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liFive years of demonstrated experience in compliance, conflicts of interest, ethics reviews, or due diligence analysis; /li liExperience within UN, IOM, or another international organization would be an asset. /li liExperience in assessing declarations of conflicts of interest; Experience with or knowledge of public international or non-governmental organizations comparable to IOM; /li liProven experience in drafting reports and internal and external documents; /li liExperience in working in sensitive environments and with confidential information and processes. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ul liExcellent computer literacy, especially database tools; /li liExcellent analytical, research, and drafting skills; /li liDemonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and proactive approach; /li liDemonstrated organizational skills; /li liAbility to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pIOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages. /p pFor this consultancy, fluency in English is required. /p pWorking knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable. /p pProficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. /p h3Required Competencies /h3 pIOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. /p h3Values /h3 ul libInclusion and respect for diversity /b: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. /li libIntegrity and transparency /b: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. /li libProfessionalism /b: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. /li libCourage /b: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. /li libEmpathy /b: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. /li /ul h3Core Competencies /h3 ul libTeamwork /b: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. /li libDelivering results /b: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. /li libManaging and sharing knowledge /b: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. /li libAccountability /b: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. /li libCommunication /b: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. /li /ul h3Notes /h3 pIOM 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. /p pAny offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. /p pAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. /p pIOM 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. /p pIOM 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. /p pIOM 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. /p pNo late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. /p pFor further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr