Description for Internal and External Candidates
Position Titleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย National Consultant
Duty Stationย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Home-Based, with possible travel to and within Thailand
Classificationย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย Consultancy
Type of Appointmentย :ย ย ย Consultant Contractย
Desired Start Dateย ย ย ย :ย ย ย As soon as possible
Closing Dateย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย 21 August 2025
Reference Codeย ย ย ย ย ย ย :ย ย ย CFA16065/2025
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:ย
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading UN Migration Agency. IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.ย
Thailand occupies a unique position in the migration corridor, serving as a country of origin, transit, and destination, particularly for labor migration. This strategic role presents significant risks related to transnational organized crimes, including the transfer and mobility of trafficking victims and smuggled migrants. Passenger profiling at Points of Entry through document verification, and screening is crucial for Thailand. Enhanced passenger profiling will strengthen border and human security, aiding in the prevention of migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
In the past three years, there have been rapid changes in the modus operandi of trafficking and smuggling of migrants. Traditional forms of trafficking, such as forced labor, labor exploitation, and sexual exploitation, have evolved to include forced criminality, surrogate motherhood, organ removal, and online sexual exploitation. According to Thailand's Country Report on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts, 644 potential victims of trafficking (VOTs) were identified and assisted by the Thai Government in 2024. These victims experienced various types of trafficking, including forced criminality, sexual exploitation, forced labor, labor exploitation, and others. Additionally, in 2024, the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (TICAC) investigated 779 potential offenses and initiated 346 cases, including 76 trafficking cases, 95 child pornography possession cases, and 165 child sexual exploitation cases.
Against this backdrop the project \"Enhancing the Capacity of Thailand to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Through Enhanced Border Management (2024-2026),\" funded by the Government of Canada, IOM aims to strengthen Thailandโs capacity to address trafficking in persons (TIP) and migrant smuggling through enhanced border management. This includes developing capacity building frameworks to enhance law enforcement agenciesโ capacity on document verification, screening and identification, and inter-agency collaboration to prevent trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and cybercrimes, and protect the victims in line with the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to Assist and Protect Victims of Trafficking in Thailand.
The capacity building program and its training modules will be built upon existing training tools such as or Royal Thai Police Manual on Standard Operating Procedure of Human Trafficking Case Investigation, IOMโs training instrument including Passport Examination Procedure Manual (PEPM III) and the Essentials of Migration Management (EMM2.0), and referencing international frameworks in combating trans-organized crimes and its Protocols as well as the UN Convention against Cyber Crimes.ย
The consultancy will contribute to the Protection and Border Governance (PBG) Unit of IOM Thailand, under the project โEnhancing the Capacity of Thailand to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Through Enhanced Border Management.โ
Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy is to deliver a high quality training manual and modules incorporating current situation and context regarding Thailand,ย regional and international migration and border management legislation and policy, updated travel and identity documents verification, emerging trends on the migrants smuggling and human trafficking, with overall adherence to international standards on gender-sensitive, victim-based and ย rights-based approaches for border governance, investigation procedures, intelligence gathering, ย and protection for victim of trafficking.
Specific Objectives
Develop 1 (one) Comprehensive and Standardized Training Manuals focusing on practical skills development for Thai law enforcementDesignย 1 (one) training module in line with institutional frameworks at international and national levels including but not limited to document and Identity verification and victim identification drawing from UN TOC and its Protocols, national policies on Immigration and Anti Trafficking in Persons Act, the Thailandโs National Referral Mechanism to Assist and Protect Victims of Trafficking as well as the IOMโs Passport Examination Procedure Manual III (PEPM III), ICAO document 9303, and the RTP Manual on Human Trafficking Case Investigation Procedures.ย Develop 1 (one) training guidelines and sets of material to provide detailed processes of implementation and delivery of the training manual and proposed modules.ย Ensure the training manual and module are tailored to the operational needs of Thai law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Thai Police (RTP), its subagencies, especially Thai Immigration Bureau (TIB).Incorporate Gender-Sensitive and Human Rights-Based Approachesย Embed gender equality and human rights principles into all training content, ensuring a focus on victim-center investigation approaches, protecting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and victims of trafficking.Address specific challenges related to gender and human rights in the context of trafficking and migrant smuggling.Present drafts of the training manual for stakeholder review and refine them based on feedback to enhance relevance and practicality.ย
Category B Consultant: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignmentDeliverablesย DeadlineInstallmentย Draft inception report outlining methodology, manual structure, and proposed modules, and alignment with international frameworks30 September 202530%Draft standardized training modules for document verificationย andย victim identification with a presentation for stakeholder feedback31 October 202530%Final standardized training manual and modules incorporating feedback from stakeholders and findings from TOT, with a two-page summary brief and guidelines for users
31 January 2026
40%ย
Responsibilities and Deliverables
Develop Outline and Curriculum for the Training of Trainers and Roll out Training on document verification and victim identificationย by 30 September 2025. ย The outline shall detail the objective, intended user, methodology and structure, of training manuals.Design Standardized Training Manual and Modules based on agreed outline and curriculumsย by 31 October 2025Develop Training Guidelines and Materialsย for facilitators including practical exercises (e.g., case studies, simulations) in English and Thai.Present the draft of training manuals and related tools with pilot/ demonstration of the trainingย to the Thai Government Counterpart for their feedback and incorporate Government feedback and inputs to the draft of training manuals and related tools.ย Finalize Modules by consolidating stakeholder feedback and findings from pilot training ensuring alignment with project objectives and submitting with a concise summary brief.ย Organize One Pilot Training of Trainers (Pilot-TOT),ย in close coordination with National Project Officer(s) and project team, for 15 โ 20 government trainers to ensure quality delivery of training manual and proposed modules. ยย
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Timely submission of all deliverables.Quality and comprehensiveness of training modules, assessed by alignment with international standards and project goals.Satisfactory incorporation of feedback from IOM and stakeholders.Adherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and visibility requirements.Education
Masterโs degree or higher in Law, International Relations, Migration Studies, Criminology, or a related field from an accredited institution.Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement capacity building in an international context of border management, document and identity verification, migration management, and counter-trafficking.Proven expertise in developing training modules for border management, document verification, victim identification, or cybercrime, with knowledge of international standards (e.g., ICAO Doc 9303, UNODC cybercrime resources).Experience working with law enforcement agencies and intergovernmental organizations, preferably in Southeast Asia.Skills:
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment and exercise discretion, impartiality, diplomacy and neutrality.Excellent presentation and representational skills.Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong understanding of gender-sensitive and protection approach including human rights-based approach.ย Gender-sensitive, culture-sensitive, and able to work with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Languages:
Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required.Travel required
Travel to and within Thailand may be required for stakeholder consultations or presentations, subject to project needs. If required, IOM will provide transportation or reimbursement per IOM travel policies (IN/6), along with Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) at established rates.
ย Required Competenciesย 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.How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.ย
a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;ย a curriculum vitae;ย a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded fromย https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.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