Consultant - Consolidation of Technical Guidance on Return, Readmission and Reintegration

IOM; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Switzerland seeks a qualified consultant to consolidate and harmonize guidance on Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR) into a single, user-friendly document for government practitioners and authorities.

Responsibilities include structure, coherence, and dissemination materials, with deliverables such as inception report, first and revised drafts, and the final guidance document, all aligned to an agreed schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in developing guidance and providing policy or technical support to governments.
• Experience with international organizations, NGOs, or government entities involved in migration and protection assistance.
• Required languages: English, French, Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and harmonize existing draft materials into a comprehensive guidance on Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR).
• Identify overlaps and propose an optimal structure for user experience.
• Consult relevant teams and partners, ensuring coherence and practical applicability.
• Prepare dissemination materials and an inception report with a proposed structure.
• Deliver first and revised drafts and the final guidance document on an agreed schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication

Return migration knowledge

Readmission and reintegration

Education

Master's degree in International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, or related field

Job description

Organizational context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, resolve displacement, and facilitate legal migration pathways. This role contributes to the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion, specifically within the Border Management, Returns and Readmission Division.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to consolidate and harmonize existing guidance on return, readmission, and reintegration (RRR) into a single, integrated document. The primary audience will be government practitioners and authorities responsible for managing RRR processes. The guidance will clarify rights-based RRR standards and frameworks, offering practical operational recommendations to help establish or enhance RRR systems, including inter-State cooperation. The consultant will ensure the final document is user-friendly and effectively supports migration governance.

Responsibilities: The consultant will produce a comprehensive guidance document on Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR) by consolidating and harmonizing existing draft materials. Key tasks include identifying overlaps and complementarities between documents, proposing an optimal structure for user experience, consulting relevant teams and partners, and integrating concepts into a coherent narrative. The consultant must ensure the final document targets government practitioners and relevant stakeholders, and prepare dissemination materials. Deliverables include an inception report with a proposed structure, first and revised drafts of the consolidated guidance, and the final guidance document, all submitted according to an agreed schedule.

Education: A Master's degree in International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, or a related field is required.

Work experience: Experience in developing guidance, providing policy and technical support to governments is essential. Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs, or government entities involved in migration and protection assistance is desirable.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly and concisely. Knowledge of return migration, readmission, reintegration, and protection principles.

Required languages: English, French, Spanish

Desired languages: Arabic, Russian