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Closing date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Country: Thailand
Duty station: Bangkok, Thailand
Contract type: Consultant
Grade: Not specified
Open to: Internationals
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Description for Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Capability Development Approach Consultant
Duty Station : Home-Based
Classification : Consultancy, Category B
Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 18 March 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)
Reference Code : CFA19398/2026
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
The Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime (Bali Process) is a non-binding and state-driven process involving 49 members (countries and international agencies), including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), as well as a number of observer countries and international agencies who participate in this voluntary forum.
More information about the Bali Process can be found at www.baliprocess.net.
The RSO was established in 2012 to facilitate the operationalisation of the Regional Cooperation Framework (RCF) to reduce irregular migration in the Asia and Pacific region. The RSO aims to support and strengthen practical cooperation on refugee protection and international migration, including human trafficking and people smuggling, and other components of migration management in the region. The RSO is co-managed by the Australian and Indonesian Governments.
More information can be found at www.rso.baliprocess.net.
To deliver on its mission, the RSO operates according to four core purposes that underpin how it provides support to Bali Process Members and Working Groups. These core purposes are: (1) being responsive to Bali Process Members and Working Groups by engaging with members to deliver activities that contribute towards Bali Process commitments and sourcing specialist technical assistance; (2) operational capacity building through the development and delivery of fit-for-purpose operational capacity-building activities relevant to the Bali Process mandate; (3) capability development through policy and promotion of best practice by conducting research and providing access to information and resources that support dialogue, policy development and improved responses to people smuggling, trafficking in persons and related transnational crime using a victim-centered approach; and (4) outreach, engagement and advocacy to promote the RSO's work to external partners, publicly advocate on key issues, and act as a connector for information sharing and dialogue among Bali Process members. These core purposes, particularly the emphasis on operational capacity building and capability development, necessitate a structured and systematic approach to the design and delivery of training and capacity building initiatives across the region.
To ensure this structured and systematic approach to capacity building initiatives, the RSO requires a comprehensive Capability Development Approach that provides clear frameworks, methodologies, and quality assurance mechanisms for all RSO capability development activities. This approach will serve as the foundational document guiding the design, implementation, and evaluation of RSO capability development interventions across the region.
Given the above, the consultancy will involve the development of the Capability Development Approach. The development process will involve conducting consultations with relevant stakeholders and the development of a capability development framework, training design principles, an e-curriculum development approach, training implementation methodology, an institutionalisation framework detailing a Train-the-Trainer approach and post-training action planning framework, and quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation guidelines. The consultant will further support existing office efforts to draft and finalise a Theory of Change for the next work plan.
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
Reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Program Manager, the consultant is expected to perform the following tasks during the period covered under the consultancy contract. An indicative workplan has also been included to provide indicative timelines for each output. Payment for the consultancy will be deliverable based.
Output 1 - Stakeholder Consultation Report (including)
This output captures insights from key stakeholders to inform the development of the capability development approach and identify current practices, gaps, and needs.
Documentation of inputs from organisational staff, partner organisations, and government representatives
Output 2 - Draft Capability Development Approach Document (including)
This output presents the draft comprehensive framework and methodologies that will guide all capacity building activities, including training design, delivery, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Output 3 – Finalised Capability Development Approach Document
This output represents the completed, validated approach document ready for organisational adoption and implementation.
Output 4: RSO Delivery Protocols and Practical Implementation Tool for Capacity Development Activities
This output operationalises the RSO Capability Development Approach into a practical tool consisting of standardised delivery protocols for improved quality and consistent methodology in delivering capacity development activities by programmatic teams.
Indicative Workplan
Deliverables
Key tasks
Indicative Number of Days
Indicative Delivery Date
1 - Stakeholder Consultation Report
1. Conduct comprehensive stakeholder consultations with RSO staff, partner organisations, and government representatives
2. Analyse current capability development practices, identify gaps, and assess learning resources and knowledge management platform accessibility
3. Synthesise consultation findings into actionable recommendations for the capability development approach
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Week 2-3
2 - Draft Capability Development Approach
1. Develop the multi-pillar capability development framework with targeted approaches for different stages of the migration management cycle
2. Design comprehensive training methodologies including design principles, e-curriculum approach, implementation methods, and Train-the-Trainer framework
3. Establish quality assurance and M&E guidelines with performance measurement systems and standardised delivery methodologies.
4. Support the drafting and finalisation of the RSO’s Theory of Change, ensuring that guidelines and mechanisms outlined above are aligned with it
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Week 6-7
3 - Finalised Capability Development Approach
1. Incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalise all revisions to the draft document
2. Develop executive summary tailored for senior management and external stakeholders
3. Create implementation roadmap with clear next steps for organisational adoption
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Week 9-10
4 - RSO Delivery Protocols and Practical Implementation Tool for Capacity Development Activities
1. Develop comprehensive toolkit of programme delivery mechanisms and standards for each capacity development activity type
2. Conduct internal consultations to identify and document existing good practices and delivery components
3. Define and document mandatory elements (e.g., certification protocols, alumni integration) and optional enhancement elements (e.g., study visits) for activity delivery
4. Establish internal guidance and training procedures to support effective and consistent implementation
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Week 11-12
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
Travel required
Should the Consultant be required to travel by the Organisation, the Consultant will be provided with transportation or reimbursed for the cost of their travel following advance agreement and in accordance with IOM’s travel policies, including IN/6. The Consultant will receive a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) according to IOM’s established rates, during their stay in the place of duty while on TDY.
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:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM E-Recruitment System within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.
Notes
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.
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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
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