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Development Of Standard Operating Procedures For Countering Smuggling Of Migrants (Homebased, Abuja Nigeria) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:Development Of Standard Operating Procedures For Countering Smuggling Of Migrants (Homebased, Abuja Nigeria)

Location: Abuja (Homebased)

Job ID:21789

Project Context and Scope

Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) remains a significant transnational crime affecting Nigeria as a country of origin, transit, and destination, particularly across regions characterized by porous borders and mixed migration flows. It poses serious risks to migrants’ safety, undermines border governance systems, and is often linked to organized crime networks. These factors collectively threaten national security, contribute to exploitation and human rights’ violation of migrants, and place significant strain on institutions.
While Nigeria has several frameworks addressing migration management and transnational organized crime, the absence of an updated, practical, and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on combating SoM continues to hinder effective coordination among relevant actors.
There is a critical need for a comprehensive SOP that clearly outline institutional roles, referral pathways, investigative procedures, data‑sharing mechanisms, interagency coordination, migrant protection standards aligned with national frameworks and international instruments, including the UN Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants (2000).
To support improved national response mechanisms, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks to support the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the NIS to strengthen institutional capacity to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to SoM. The development of comprehensive, rights-based, and operational SOP will provide a standardised national framework guiding NIS, frontline officials and other relevant stakeholders in delivering coordinated, efficient, and protection-sensitive responses.
This initiative is implemented under the auspices of the CAPACITY Programme, funded by the Government of Denmark under the Danish Migration Management Programme (2024–2029).
The Programme seeks to support Nigeria in enhancing migration governance through strengthened border management systems, improved identity management frameworks, and targeted institutional capacity-building interventions.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

The consultant is contributing to CAPACITY Programme, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark under the Danish Migration Management Programme and implemented by IOM under the Immigration and Border Governance Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks to be performed under this contract; The tasks listed below will be subject to ongoing review and, where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the incumbent and IOM:

Conduct a desk review of existing zero drafted SOP, national policies, laws, operational guidelines, and procedures on migration, SoM, trafficking in persons, border management, and transnational organized crime in Nigeria.
Develop an inception report detailing proposed methodology, workplan, and the draft outline of the SOP.
Facilitate consultative workshops/meetings and stakeholder engagements to gather technical and operational insights to inform the SOP development.
Work closely with NIS and relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive rights‑based, and operational SOP aligned with relevant national, regional, and international frameworks.
Develop user‑friendly implementation tools, including flowcharts, checklists, and quick reference guides, to support practical application of the SOP.
Present the draft SOP to review, collect stakeholders feedback, and integrate comments into an improved version.
Support the finalization and validation, including facilitating the national validation workshop and producing the final SOP document.
Design methodology and deliver ToT on the updated SOP to NIS and relevant officials to enhance sustainability and knowledge transfer.
Provide recommendations for capacity-building and SOP rollout.
Submit a training report and final consultancy report, summarizing process, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE OUTPUT OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT:

Time Required	Activities & Deliverables
1st Deliverable: 2 weeks after start date of consultancy	Develop an inception report detailing proposed methodology, workplan, and the draft outline of the SOP.
2nd Deliverable: 5 weeks after the start date of consultancy	Stakeholder consultation report
3rd Deliverable: 8 weeks after start date of consultancy	Draft SOP on Smuggling of Migrants
4th Deliverable: 10 weeks after start date of consultancy	Facilitated validation workshop
5th Deliverable: 12 weeks after start date of consultancy	Final SOP is developed
	Design and deliver training on the updated SOP to at least twenty NIS and relevant officials Submit a training report
6th Deliverable: 15 weeks after start date of consultancy	Submission of final consultancy report within two weeks of its completion

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Coordination: Ability to properly coordinate with NIS and relevant stakeholders.
Fulfilment: Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.
Timeliness: Ability to meet the project timeline and deliver on time.
Clarity: Ability to communicate protection, mixed migration and free movement contents clearly and concisely.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in scope or objectives.
Knowledge: Understanding of migrant protection, management and free movement context for West Africa region.
Understanding: Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of SOM, migrant protection, and TiP
Responsiveness: Ability to provide timely responses to inquiries from all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

A master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or a related field.
A first-level university degree, combined with five additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in place of a master’s degree.

Experience and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy development and frameworks
Verbal and written proficiency in English, knowledge of at least Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or/and any other local dialect is an asset.
Strong Analytical, Communication and Reporting Skills
Extensive work experience in migration protection, counter trafficking and migration governance.
Ability to work with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation.
Willingness to travel

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS: Upon the advertisement of the Consultancy Notice, qualified individual consultants are expected to submit:

CV/Resume, indicating comprehensive experience in similar projects/assignments, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
Technical Proposal (Narrative) detailing methodology approach for the consultancy.
Financial Proposal with detail breakdown of costs. *Pre-selected candidates will be called for interviews.
*Applications without the adequate set of documents will not be considered in the selection process.

Travel Required

Yes (IOM will bear the cost of travel as per IOM standard)

Languages

Proficiency in English language (written and oral) – knowledge of at least Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or/and any other local dialect is an asset.

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 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 – behavioral 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.

Application Deadline: 13 July 2026