Labour Market Outreach Facilatator - Consultant

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Nature of the consultancy: Coordination of the development and implementation of the labour market outreach activities in Warsaw in accordance with ROK implementation plan. Consultancy type A Project Context and Scope: Under the overall supervision of the LMSI Programme Coordinator in direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Integration Center Coordinator) and, in collaboration with relevant units in IOM Poland, the successful candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of labour market outreach activities in Warsaw. The activities will be implemented between 1st of September and 31st of December 2026 to address the needs of unemployed, working under qualifications or looking for a career change migrants/refugees. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: LMSI Unit, IOM Poland under the ROK project DP5693 Tasks to be performed under this contract: Identify new opportunities and areas of collaboration to cultivate partnerships with private sector actors and enhance the employability of project beneficiaries in the Mazovian Voivodeship. Update and implement IOM's strategy for outreach and cooperation with the private sector in the Mazovian region to facilitate the labour market inclusion of IOM beneficiaries, including migrants and refugees. The strategy should be aligned with the IOM Private Sector Strategy and IOM standards on migrant recruitment and employment. It should aim to support beneficiaries in securing decent employment that matches their skills, qualifications, aspirations, and labour market needs. Areas of cooperation should include, but not be limited to: skills-to-job matching between employers and beneficiaries; upskilling and reskilling opportunities; paid internships; Information sessions delivered by the private sector on available job offers and recruitment processes promotion of ethical recruitment and employment practices; and Support for the adaptation and integration of migrant and refugee workers into their new working environment. Conduct market research and desk reviews to identify and map prospective employers in the Mazovian Voivodeship offering employment opportunities that match the professional profiles of IOM beneficiaries. Establish and maintain communication with relevant company representatives, generate leads, conduct outreach and cold calls, and develop a network of prospective employers. Assess employers' needs regarding skills shortages and occupations in demand, and identify appropriate upskilling opportunities to meet the needs of both employers and beneficiaries. Co – design and support the job matching process by identifying vacancies relevant to the individual professional profiles of IOM beneficiaries, in close cooperation with the Warsaw Integration Center Team. Collect detailed information from employers regarding employment conditions, including, among others, the type of employment contract, and verify that job offers comply with applicable labour legislation. Provide beneficiaries with information on relevant job opportunities developed through partnerships with private sector entities. Ensure beneficiaries receive comprehensive information on the employment conditions offered by employers. Cooperate with the Warsaw Labour Office to ensure complementarity and synergy between the employability support services provided by both organizations for migrants and refugees. Design and implement activities that support IOM beneficiaries in starting and managing business activities, including self-employment initiatives. Organize information sessions, workshops, seminars, job clubs, job fairs, and other employability-related events, as appropriate. Perform other duties related to private sector engagement in support of the employability and labour market integration of migrants and refugees, as assigned. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results New opportunities and areas of collaboration to cultivate partnerships with private sector are identified; Strategy is created and the implementation commenced; Market research, desk review, mapping and analysis is conducted; Communication with competent contact persons is established ( database and network of prospective employers created); Appropriate upskilling opportunities to meet the needs of both employers and beneficiaries and identified; Skills job matching process is co-designed and conducted; Beneficiaries receive skills job matching support, including relevant upskilling courses needed for specific job offers and information on job conditions; Collaboration with Labour Office is maintained to ensure synergy and complementarity; Activities that support IOM beneficiaries in starting and managing business activities, including self-employment initiatives and designed and implemented; Information sessions, workshops, seminars, job clubs, job fairs, and other employability-related events, as appropriate are organized. Required Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or higher degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Social Sciences, or any other related field with three years of relevant experience Postgraduate diplomas or relevant trainings in the field of Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, and career counselling will be considered an advantage. Experience Extensive experience in liaising with private sector Experience in outreach and networking activities addressed at private sector General knowledge on migration to Poland and situation of migrants in Poland, Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, vulnerable groups will be considered an advantage. Experience in HR processes will be an asset; Skills required: Very good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills including professional negotiation with private sector entities Familiarity with the labour law and with regulations related to other forms of contracts Familiarity with the legislation related to temporary work and with regulations related to self-employment Knowledge on the legislation related to foreigners’ employment in Poland Excellent knowledge on the dynamic situation on the labour market, including trends and forecasts Knowledge on HR and recruitment procedures Ability to provide information in clear and consistent way; Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure and keep deadlines; Ability to work individually with minimal supervision and in multicultural team; Professional level of computer literacy; Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles; Languages: Fluency in Polish and English, knowledge of Ukrainian/Russian will be as an advantage. 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 five values: Inclusion and res