IOM National Consultant Consultancy in Ethiopia: Gender-Responsive Institutional Assessment | Apply by 20 September 2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a qualified National Consultant to conduct a gender-responsive legal and institutional assessment of the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS). This consultancy offers an opportunity for an experienced gender, governance, human resources, public policy, legal, migration, or institutional assessment professional to contribute to strengthening women’s participation and advancement within Ethiopia’s immigration and border management institutions.
The consultancy is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with possible travel to operational locations including Bole International Airport and Dire Dawa International Airport. Applications must be submitted by 20 September 2026 at 10:59 PM.
About the IOM Consultancy
The consultancy is part of a broader programme supporting stronger border management and regional cooperation in the East and Horn of Africa. The initiative focuses on addressing document fraud, migrant smuggling, trafficking in persons, and related forms of transnational organized crime while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and protection-sensitive approaches.
The consultant will assess how gender equality priorities are reflected in the legal, policy, human resource, and operational arrangements of the Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service.
The assignment will examine areas such as women’s recruitment, retention, professional development, promotion, leadership opportunities, workplace conditions, and institutional practices. It will also identify challenges and opportunities and develop practical recommendations for improving women’s participation and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will begin with a legal, policy, and institutional desk review. This will involve analysing relevant Ethiopian legislation, labour laws, gender equality policies, public-sector frameworks, and institutional policies affecting women’s participation within ICS.
The consultant will then conduct an institutional assessment and stakeholder consultations. These may include interviews and focus group discussions with leadership, human resources personnel, gender focal points, operational staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
Where appropriate, consultations may consider experiences from Bole and Dire Dawa international airports.
Another major responsibility will be preparing a consolidated assessment report. The report is expected to present the methodology, legal and policy findings, institutional and human resource findings, relevant operational observations, and evidence-based recommendations.
The consultant will also prepare materials for a validation workshop, including presentation slides, an executive briefing note, an agenda, and discussion questions.
In addition, the consultant will present the findings during a Women in Uniform Conference, where female officers and institutional representatives will discuss gender equality, professional experiences, institutional practices, and opportunities for strengthening women’s participation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Gender Studies, Gender and Development, Women’s Studies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Law, International Development, Political Science, Organizational Development, Migration Studies, Security Studies, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or International Relations.
Candidates with a master’s degree or higher should have at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline may qualify with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
The consultancy requires demonstrated experience in gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, institutional assessments, organizational development, or related areas. Experience assessing government institutions, public-sector entities, security-sector organizations, or workforce systems will be valuable.
Candidates should also have strong qualitative research, stakeholder consultation, report writing, presentation, facilitation, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of Ethiopian legal and policy frameworks relating to gender equality, labour rights, public service management, and women’s empowerment is particularly important.
Consultancy Deliverables and Payment
The assignment follows a four-installment payment structure.
The first deliverable is an Inception Report, due within five working days, with 15% of the contract value payable after approval.
The second deliverable is the Legal, Policy and Institutional Desk Review, due within the following 12 working days, representing 20% of the contract value.
The third deliverable covers the Institutional Assessment and Stakeholder Consultations, due within the next 18 working days and representing 30% of the contract value.
The final deliverable includes the draft consolidated assessment report, recommendations, validation workshop package, Women in Uniform Conference presentation, and final report. This stage represents the remaining 35% of the contract value.
The consultancy has an initial contract duration of three months, while the vacancy is classified under a consultancy arrangement of up to 11 months.
Location and Travel
The primary duty station is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The consultant may need to travel to relevant operational locations, including Bole and Dire Dawa international airports.
Travel must be coordinated with IOM in advance and will depend on the agreed methodology, institutional authorization, and operational requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a fully completed online application through the IOM e-Recruitment system.
The application deadline is 20 September 2026 at 10:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Identification: 22938
Contract Type: Consultancy
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: 20 September 2026 at 10:59 PM
Final Thoughts
This IOM consultancy presents an opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to gender-responsive institutional strengthening within Ethiopia’s immigration and border management sector. Candidates with strong backgrounds in gender analysis, governance, law, human resources, public administration, migration, or organizational development may find the assignment particularly relevant.
The successful consultant will play an important role in identifying institutional barriers, documenting good practices, and developing practical recommendations to strengthen women’s recruitment, retention, career development, leadership, and participation within ICS.
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