Національний/-а Консультант/-ка з Професійного Навчання/ (National Vocational Training Consultant) – МОМ

Kindly note that all applications should be submitted through the IOM Global Career Site (Link). Applications submitted in any other manner will not be considered. 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

FOR THE NATIONAL CONSULTANCY CONTRACT OF: National Vocational Training Consultant

1 position – Dnipro, Dnipropetrovska Oblast, Ukraine

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: Home-based, with travel to communities in the target Oblast
2. Duration of Consultancy: 7 months
3. Nature of the consultancy: Consultancy type B

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the  Senior Programme Assistant (Migration, Sustainable Development, & Livelihoods), the National Vocational Training  Consultant will be responsible for establishing cooperation between vocational education and training institutions, employers and veterans and families of veterans, combatants, and the fallen to improve the chances of employment of the latter groups through skilling and reskilling that meets the needs of the labour market.

1. Project Context and Scope:

The project “Promoting Social Cohesion and Veteran Reintegration in Ukraine through Evidence-Based and Locally Owned Responses and Capacities” aims to contribute to the stability of conflict-affected communities in Ukraine by promoting evidence-based and community-driven actions that support social cohesion and veteran reintegration. As part of the support, IOM will provideskilling/reskilling opportunities for veterans and families of veterans, combatants, and the fallen. The Project is expected to reach about 170 beneficiaries and 50 entrepreneurs.

1. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Migration, Sustainable Development, & Livelihoods (MSDL) Unit, Project “Promoting Social Cohesion and Veteran Reintegration in Ukraine through Evidence-Based and Locally Owned Responses and Capacities”
2. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:

Tasks to be performed under this assignment:

1. In coordination with IOM and in cooperation with National Vocational Training  Consultants from other target Oblasts, contribute to the development of a relevant questionnaire for an initial assessment of the beneficiaries’ profiles (qualifications, professional experience, interests, psychological state), their career aspirations and bottlenecks they face when looking for paid employment.
2. In coordination with IOM, establish communication with relevant local authorities and other institutions (including community organizations and veterans’ organizations, etc.) and identify those that are interested in engaging the target populations in participation in the project.
3. In coordination with IOM, support pre-identification and registration of potential project beneficiaries among the target categories, adhering to IOM’s data protection principles.
4. Support IOM panel with beneficiaries selection. 
5. Conduct an initial assessment of the beneficiaries’ profiles, their career aspirations and bottlenecks they face when looking for paid employment.
6. Support beneficiaries with enrolment in vocational courses and/or paid internships.
7. Monitor beneficiaries’ progress with training programs and collect feedback from beneficiaries.  
8. Share a completion report and presentation including lessons learnt, successful case stories, key challenges, and recommendations for future similar interventions that could contribute to sustainable employment and boost community engagement and participation.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
10. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

Deliverable 1 by 15 June 2025

1. Draft workplan.
2. Contributions to the assessment methodology and the questionnaire for veterans and families of veterans, combatants, and the fallen.

Deliverable 2 by 15 July 2025

1. List of selected and confirmed beneficiaries.

Deliverable 3 by 15 September 2025

1. Summary report on beneficiaries’ needs and challenges identified through the survey.
2. List of beneficiaries enrolled in vocational courses and/or paid internships.
3. Contributions to the questionnaire on beneficiaries’ interim feedback on skilling/reskilling programs.

Deliverable 4 by 30 October 2025

1. Full list of beneficiaries enrolled in vocational courses and/or paid internships.
2. Interim report on beneficiaries’ feedback on skilling/reskilling programs.
3. Summary of challenges and offered improvements.

Deliverable 5 by 31 December 2025

1. Final report that includes at minimum a summary of beneficiaries’ engagement in vocational training programs, successful case stories, lessons learnt, and actionable recommendations to improve employability of the project beneficiaries.
2. Final presentation for discussion with IOM to share results and insights.

All deliverables should be provided in Ukrainian.

1. Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Law, or Social work or Psychology from an accredited institution, with at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with veterans and families of veterans, combatants, and the fallen.
• Understanding of the labour market situation in Ukraine and proven experience of previous engagement in income generation and employment stimulation programmes, inclusive economic empowerment initiatives.
• Data collection experience is required, especially experience with implementation of qualitative methods including coordination of Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.

Languages: 

• Fluency in Ukrainian. 
• Knowledge of English will be an advantage. 

1. Travel required

Yes, travel will be required to the locations in target Oblast. The Consultant will be responsible for the associated travel costs and arrangement.

1. Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.
• Core Competencies – 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 Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action 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:

1. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications ONLY through this link Link (Position number 14615) by 11 May 2025 the latest.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

IOM Careers

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the only international inter-governmental agency with a specific mandate for migration and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration.