Local Consultant – Training Municipal Migration & Diaspora Units in Albania

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Local Consultant to design and deliver training for administrative units across Albania’s 12 regional counties. The consultant will support municipalities in strengthening migration management, internal labour mobility, diaspora engagement and reintegration processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assess training needs of municipal officials and diaspora liaison officers.
• Develop and adapt training modules on migration policy, internal migration facilitation, diaspora investment and return‑reintegration.
• Deliver face‑to‑face workshops, webinars and on‑the‑job coaching in Albanian and English.
• Coordinate with local authorities, civil society and IOM project staff to ensure alignment with national migration strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate training outcomes, produce reports and recommend follow‑up actions.

Required profile

• University degree in migration studies, public administration, sociology or a related field.
• Proven experience in delivering capacity‑building training to local government or public sector audiences.
• Strong knowledge of Albanian migration dynamics, diaspora engagement and internal labour mobility.
• Fluency in English and Albanian (written and spoken).
• Ability to travel across all 12 counties and work independently.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UN‑affiliated migration project.
• Professional collaboration with international experts and local stakeholders.
• Competitive consultancy fee in line with IOM standards.