Job ID
47418
Job Title
19706- Border Enforcement Expert (home-based)
To work for
IOM | International Organization For Migration
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Administrative
Job Type
Temporary
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
IOM Syria expects the consultant to:
Conduct the following ten (10) border management trainings according to internationally recognized best practices:
•Integrated Border Management, and Command-and-Control Systems training (3 days) (2)
•Cross border cooperation training (5 days) (2)
•Interview techniques and body language training (4 days) (2)
•Border inspection techniques training (vehicles, cargo) (4 days) (2)
•Countering Transnational Organized Crime (3 days) (2)
Category B consultants:
Deliverables: A total of ten (10) deliverables. Each training session will constitute one deliverable and will be supported by two preparatory working days to finalize materials and plan the implementation.
1)First Deliverable: Integrated Border Management training – Two (2)
a.Integrated Border Management, and Command-and-Control Systems training
b.Working days: Five (5)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
2)Second deliverable: Cross border cooperation training – Two (2)
a.Cross-Border Cooperation training
b.Working days: Seven (7)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
3)Third deliverable: Interview techniques and body language training – Two (2)
a.Interview techniques and body language training
b.Working days: Six (6)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
4)Fourth deliverable: Border inspection techniques training (vehicles, cargo) – Two (2)
a.Border inspection techniques training
b.Working days: Six (6)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
5)Fifth deliverable: Countering Transnational Organized Crime – Two (2)
a.Countering transnational organized crime training
b.Working days: Five (5)
Conduct the following ten (10) border management trainings according to internationally recognized best practices:
•Integrated Border Management, and Command-and-Control Systems training (3 days) (2)
•Cross border cooperation training (5 days) (2)
•Interview techniques and body language training (4 days) (2)
•Border inspection techniques training (vehicles, cargo) (4 days) (2)
•Countering Transnational Organized Crime (3 days) (2)
Category B consultants:
Deliverables: A total of ten (10) deliverables. Each training session will constitute one deliverable and will be supported by two preparatory working days to finalize materials and plan the implementation.
1)First Deliverable: Integrated Border Management training – Two (2)
a.Integrated Border Management, and Command-and-Control Systems training
b.Working days: Five (5)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
2)Second deliverable: Cross border cooperation training – Two (2)
a.Cross-Border Cooperation training
b.Working days: Seven (7)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
3)Third deliverable: Interview techniques and body language training – Two (2)
a.Interview techniques and body language training
b.Working days: Six (6)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
4)Fourth deliverable: Border inspection techniques training (vehicles, cargo) – Two (2)
a.Border inspection techniques training
b.Working days: Six (6)
c.The instalment will be payable upon completion of the training.
5)Fifth deliverable: Countering Transnational Organized Crime – Two (2)
a.Countering transnational organized crime training
b.Working days: Five (5)
Qualifications
Education, Experience and/or skills required:
•Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in international relations, social studies or in a relevant field to the terms of reference.
•Demonstrated experience in planning and infrastructure development in cross-border trade.
•Demonstrated experience in conducting and/or developing training for security and border authorities.
•Demonstrated experience of working in the region.
•Minimum of 14 years of experience in border management.
•Minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement in the context of border management and operations
•Demonstrated experience in working with authorities involved in border management is desirable.
•Demonstrated understanding of the MENA region, including the Syrian context, with proven knowledge of law enforcement operational practices and relevant best practices drawn from comparable settings.
•Proven analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
•Working experience on border management, both thematic and operational, is an asset.
•Prior work experience with an international organization and/or providing technical assistance to national authorities is an asset.
Travel: required
Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by IOM Syria subject to the Immigration and Border Governance Unit approval.
Competencies
Values
•Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
•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.
Languages
For all applicants, fluency in English is mandatory, while fluency in Arabic is highly desirable
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; isaction-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 action and delegated work.
•Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
•Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in international relations, social studies or in a relevant field to the terms of reference.
•Demonstrated experience in planning and infrastructure development in cross-border trade.
•Demonstrated experience in conducting and/or developing training for security and border authorities.
•Demonstrated experience of working in the region.
•Minimum of 14 years of experience in border management.
•Minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement in the context of border management and operations
•Demonstrated experience in working with authorities involved in border management is desirable.
•Demonstrated understanding of the MENA region, including the Syrian context, with proven knowledge of law enforcement operational practices and relevant best practices drawn from comparable settings.
•Proven analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
•Working experience on border management, both thematic and operational, is an asset.
•Prior work experience with an international organization and/or providing technical assistance to national authorities is an asset.
Travel: required
Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by IOM Syria subject to the Immigration and Border Governance Unit approval.
Competencies
Values
•Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
•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.
Languages
For all applicants, fluency in English is mandatory, while fluency in Arabic is highly desirable
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; isaction-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 action and delegated work.
•Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Please submit your application before 03/30/2026, 02:55 AM
Salary and Benefits
International Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
About us
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.
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.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 01, 2026
CV Language
English
