Job Description

Malaysia became an IOM Observer State in 2018. In recent years, IOM activities in Malaysia have focused on resettlement and technical cooperation with partners to promote effective migration management and migration for development.


Malaysia has an extensive history of migration and remains the largest migrant-receiving country in Southeast Asia, hosting an estimated 2.4 million documented migrants as of 2024, with unofficial estimates suggesting an additional 1.7 to 4 million migrants with irregular status. Migrant workers primarily come from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and smaller numbers from other Asian countries. The UN's Sustainable Development (SDG) Agenda recognizes migration as an important driver for development. Migrants are integrated into the global economy, primarily in destination countries, in various sectors such as agriculture, construction, food processing, manufacturing, services and hospitality.


The successful candidate is expected to carry out the duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1.

Policy and Strategy Support

Review and assess existing national counter-trafficking frameworks and policies. Provide recommendations for alignment with international standards (e.g., Palermo Protocol, ASEAN Convention). Support development of national action plans or strategic frameworks.

2. Capacity Building

Design and deliver training modules for law enforcement, immigration, social workers, and NGOs on Victim identification, trauma informed care and referral mechanisms. Facilitate workshops on victim identification, trauma-informed care, and referral mechanisms.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate with government agencies, civil society, international organizations, and private sector actors on assistance to VoTs, including shelter management and national referral mechanism. Support multi-sectoral task forces or working groups on TIP.

4. Research and Analysis

Conduct situational analysis and mapping of trafficking trends, routes, and vulnerabilities. Prepare evidence-based reports and policy briefs.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop M&E tools to assess program effectiveness.
6. Provide recommendations for program improvement and sustainability


7. Expand the mission's Counter trafficking portfolio on


8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS

E Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION


Master's degree in political, Social Science or Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Labor relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE


Experience in project/programme management with UN agencies or non or governmental organizations in migration management focusing on rights-based border governance, Security Sector Reform and other related fields, with supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated achievements. Experience in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), with understanding of M&E tools and approaches. Demonstrated experience of finance, procurement, and human resource management in the context of a project or a programme. Experience in designing, planning, organizing, and delivering trainings. Experience of project development, including the associated budgets. Experience in programme strategy development. Experience in writing Projects, Concept notes, training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures, and detailed instructions. Experience providing support to national efforts in training/capacity building, law enforcement, operations, border security and/or management, security sector management and counter-trafficking is desired. Previous experience in strategic/ technical advisory and coordination is desired. A technical understanding of Border Management Information System
Previous experience in gender mainstreaming for IBG interventions.


SKILLS


Sound knowledge and understanding of migration issues, including the importance of promoting social cohesion and migrant inclusion. Strong liaison and networking skills with government agencies, donor, and INGOs/NGOs; A high level of personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respects for diversity, creative thinking. Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision and maintain composure under pressure. Ability to manage workload within general schedule of work, instructions, and standard practices. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to prepare and present clear and concise technical reports in English in timely manner; and Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like (word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail).
Languages


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


REQUIRED


For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies