EAGLE Recruitment Consultant

Project Context and Scope

In September 2026 IOM in cooperation with Austrian Federal Chancellery will launch the Skills Mobility Partnership “EAGLE” between Austria and Egypt. The project will contribute to the deepening of economic cooperation and at the same time strengthen the regular migration routes between Egypt and Austria. The main objective is to mobilize Egypt's existing labor potential in the interests of both countries. This will be achieved through targeted investments in the skills development of the workforce in Egypt in the field of metal technology and processing for the transport sector, in particular on modern welding techniques. A total of 135 people will be trained as part of the project, whereas 100 participants will be trained to emigrate to Austria (Away-Track) and 35 participants will be trained to join the Egyptian labor market (Home-Track). The prerequisite for participation is a completed apprenticeship in metal technology and processing that is comparable to Austrian standards. In addition to extensive language training, the project will consist of 6-month up-skilling course on technical and soft skills. (More information can be found in the project description attached).

A major milestone of the project is the establishment and implementation of a screening and selection process aimed at identifying the 135 most suitable EAGLE candidates, as well as 35 candidates for a reserve list. Selection will be based on predefined minimum eligibility criteria and a range of competency assessments, including technical, language, and soft skills. For candidates in the Away Track, the selection criteria will also take into account factors relevant to obtaining an Austrian Red-White-Red Card. The active involvement of the Austrian private sector, particularly potential hiring companies, is essential to the success of the EAGLE project. To facilitate this, a private sector outreach strategy will be developed, outlining when and how companies will be engaged throughout the project. The ultimate objective of these outreach efforts is to secure commitments from Austrian employers to hire EAGLE graduates by spring 2027.

The lead service provider for the development and implementation of the screening and selection process is Career180 https://career-180.com/en/home. In Austria, a consultant will support the development of the EAGLE candidate selection framework by ensuring that Austrian labour market requirements, employer expectations, and relevant eligibility considerations are adequately reflected in the selection process. Working closely with IOM Austria, IOM Egypt, and Career180, the consultant will review and provide recommendations on the selection framework and criteria, contribute to the development of employer outreach and engagement strategies, and support the identification of Austrian companies interested in hiring EAGLE graduates. Particular emphasis will be placed on engaging SMEs in the metal processing and transportation sectors and strengthening pathways to employment opportunities for EAGLE graduates in Austria.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

EAGLE – a Skills Mobility Partnership between Austria and Egypt (AT10P0544)

Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit, IOM Austria

Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit, IOM Egypt

Responsibilities

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Overall, the assignment is expected to be completed within 2 months and will start on 15 August 2026.

• Deliverable 1: Inception workplan and onboarding completion (2 working days)

Participate in a coordination meeting with IOM Austria, IOM Egypt, and the selected service provider in Egypt, and submit a workplan outlining the proposed timeline, activities, and coordination approach for the consultancy assignment.

• Deliverable 2: Technical review and recommendations on the EAGLE candidate selection framework and process (5 working days)

Provide technical advice on the development of the EAGLE candidate selection framework through participation in two consultation meetings with Career180, and conduct a review of the proposed selection criteria, eligibility framework and candidate selection concept. The deliverable shall include meeting notes from consultation meetings, a technical review of the selection framework and process, and a written summary document of recommendations based on Austrian recruitment best-practices and standards. Final approval and adoption of the framework remains with IOM and the lead service provider.

• Deliverable 3: Review and recommendations on outreach, employer engagement, and candidate promotion (5 working days)

Review the proposed EAGLE private sector outreach, employer engagement, and candidate promotion approach and submit a written advisory note (3–5 pages) with concrete recommendations to increase employer participation and improve candidate placement opportunities, taking into account Austrian labour market needs and sector-specific recruitment practices. Present and discuss the recommendations with IOM Austria during a consultation meeting and provide feedback on the proposed implementation approach.

• Deliverable 4: Identification of potential Austrian employers and stakeholder engagement support (3 working days)

Support engagement with key stakeholders and identify potential Austrian employers interested in hiring EAGLE graduates and participating in the EAGLE project. Submit a list of at least 25 companies, with a particular focus on SMEs in the metal processing and transportation sectors, including a brief assessment of their potential interest and relevance to the project.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The performance of the EAGLE Recruitment Consultant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Quality and timeliness of delivered outputs and professionalism in interaction with counterparts.

Percentage of total payment of EUR 4,950.00 contingent upon the successful delivery and acceptance of the deliverables:

• Deliverable 1: 15%
• Deliverable 2: 30%
• Deliverable 3: 30%
• Deliverable 4: 25%

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Proven experience in recruitment, candidate assessment, and selection processes;
• Proven experience in private sector engagement and employer outreach, ideally in the metal processing sector;
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills;
• Knowledge of the Austrian labour market, employer needs, and labour migration frameworks is a distinct advantage;
• Fluency in German and English is required.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel is not required.

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.