Call for Experts ( Immigration and Border Governance )

Project Context and Scope Türkiye is facing serious challenges with irregular migratory movements in the region due to its unique geographical location bridging Europe and Asia with over 2,949 kilometers land borders and a coastline that spans 8,484 kilometers. Therefore, Türkiye plays an important role in fighting against smuggling and trafficking as well as any other type of organized transnational crime, linked with irregular migration. Since 2014, IOM Türkiye Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Unit, partnering with relevant Turkish authorities, has been implementing multiple projects for enhancing legal, operational / institutional and managerial structures and capacities of Turkish border control authorities in strengthening immigration and border management tools and policies in line with international best practices. These actions also include encouraging comprehensive migration management efforts, and promoting international, regional and inter-institutional cooperation on border management. Major Duties and Responsibilities IOM Türkiye IBG Unit is calling for international and national experts to support the implementation of current and prospective project activities under its portfolio. All interested experts are invited to apply to this call that aims the creation of IOM Türkiye IBG expert roster for the support in implementation of existing and future projects. Recruited experts are to provide technical assistance, conduct field and desk researches and needs assessments, draft training curricula and strategy papers, draft study visit reports, guidelines, as well as to tangibly contribute to elaboration and implementation of expert consultations, workshops, conferences and delivering tailor-made trainings under the supervision of the relevant project manager. The Main Areas of Expertise Within this context IOM Türkiye IBG Programme is seeking competent international and national experts under the 5 components listed below; Component 1: Border Controls (Security) Integrated Border Management Travel document fraud detection - document examination Interview techniques for first and second line border controls/detection of transnational organized crime Data-driven risk/threat analysis related to border management Airport security Verification of the authenticity of identity and travel documents Passenger assessment and behavior analysis for detection of travel document fraud Data-driven Risk analysis E-learning systems, development of interactive training materials Data-sharing practices among international stakeholders Intervention without resorting to armed force Port Health Services Health security at airports Gender Mainstreaming at border controls Human rights at border management Component 2: Readmission (Policies and procedures) Procedures for Inadmissible (INAD) Passengers ID management in Algeria, Bangladesh, Morocco, Pakistan and Somalia Return, readmission International biometric data exchange (legal, technical and operational aspects) Identity verification and registration Component 3: Border Management Information System (BMIS) and Personal Data Protection Standards (Technical) Border Management Information Systems (BMIS), API-PNR analysis BMIS integrations/interfacing/inter-connectivity Biometric Data Usage and Interoperability Personal data management Identity management Comparative analysis of border and migration management systems of the EU and other global good practices Component 4: Addressing Irregular Migration, Counter Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking (Policies and procedures) Management of irregular migration Interview techniques for identification of Victims of Human Trafficking (VoT) and vulnerable migrants Referral mechanism for VoTs and vulnerable migrants Analysis of mixed migration flows Detection and investigation of migrant smuggling Judicial investigation of migrant smuggling Identification of forced labour Forensic investigation of human trafficking and forced labour Inter-Cultural communication Processes/workflows on identification of irregular migrants Law enforcement ethics Administrative detention Alternatives to immigration detention International practices of investigative techniques and international cooperation & collaboration between agencies The use of technology in cross-border operations Component 5: Regular Migration Residency system in Türkiye and the EU Residence Permit Application Procedures Regularization Pathways to Citizenship Comparative Analysis of Multiple visa regime of different countries Settlement Law and related procedures Comparative analysis on EU policies and legislation on regular migration Component 6 : Soft Skills Communication techniques and management of relations, group dynamics, Principles of training layout, Teaching methods and technics (including pointers for future trainers on how to deliver the topics), Presentation technics, Group exercises and Training simulations Required Qualifications and Experiences: University / Relevant Vocational Academy degree with minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Immigration and Border Management (Masters / PhD will be considered advantageous) Proven Professional and / or Academic experience in at least one of the above-mentioned components Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions Excellent oral and written English skills (for both international and national experts) Competency in Turkish will be considered advantageous Excellent drafting and presentation skills Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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 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 actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 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 sexua