National Consultant - Migration Education Module Development

Description 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 Project Context and Scope Building on ongoing efforts to strengthen migration governance and promote informed migration choices in Iraq, the project seeks to support the integration of structured migration education modules into selected universities and vocational institutions in coordination with relevant education authorities. This intervention contributes to broader national efforts aimed at promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration, while addressing the risks associated with irregular migration through evidence-based education and awareness initiatives. Under this activity, IOM Iraq will support the development and integration of migration-related educational content within higher education and vocational training systems. The intervention aims to enhance institutional capacities to provide students and young people with balanced, practical, and rights-based knowledge on migration, including regular migration pathways, labour mobility, migrant rights and obligations, risks associated with irregular migration, and sustainable reintegration considerations. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) and direct supervision of the Migration Management National Officer, the National Consultant will provide technical support for curriculum module development, stakeholder consultations and coordination, institutional engagement, and capacity-building activities with relevant ministries, universities, vocational institutions and other key stakeholders. The consultant will work closely with relevant Iraqi institutions to ensure that the curriculum is technically sound, adapted to the Iraqi context, responsive to institutional needs, and suitable for integration within relevant education and vocational training frameworks. The assignment will contribute to strengthening long-term national capacities for migration education and mainstreaming migration governance considerations into educational