Location:

Yerevan, Armenia
Salary:

$0 - $9,600 / YEAR
Job type:

INTERN
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Education
Deadline:

02/09/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Advisory support to develop and deliver two weeks ToT training course in line with the best practices for adult learning for the teaching staff/lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre of the National Security Service of Armenia. The aim of the training course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training sessions, so that participants can confidently transfer their expertise to others in a professional and engaging way.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the local consultant will perform the following tasks:

Develop the two weeks ToT training course for the teaching staff/ lecturers of the National Security Service on how to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training sessions in line with best practices and adult learning developments and ensuring gender-sensitive approach for border management.
Develop and submit training course materials that can include of the trainer’s input and examples, interactive presentations, case studies, videos, handouts, etc.
Deliver ToT training course to the teaching staff/lecturers of the Scientific Educational Centre, provide support and tutoring participants while they develop assessed lessons on the border management subject.
Conduct pre- and post- assessments to evaluate the knowledge and skills change of the trainees.
Consult with the IOM project team on appropriate and agreed approaches to the specified tasks before their completion.
Submit a report outlining training needs and making recommendations for the incorporation of adult learning methodology and the latest developments in border guard education in the Scientific and Educational Centre of NSS and at border checkpoints.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Compliance of the training materials with best practices in adult learning and andragogy.

• Providing information and materials to the trainees for future knowledge and skills developments in on how to plan, deliver and assess training sessions.

• Meeting the deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Education

Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• Specialization in border management.

• Other formal education as relevant for the assignment.

• At least five years of experience in a professional thematic consultancy.

• Proven experience in developing curricula and training modules.

• Proven experience in delivering ToTs.

• Proven experience with international organizations and/or government structures.

• Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.

Skills

• Developing curricula and training modules and delivering ToTs.

• Preparing and delivering training sessions.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Knowledge of Russian will be an advantage.

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 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.

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 sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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