Legal expert consultant

The project “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” aims at decongesting the Hotspot of Lampedusa and other first reception centers located in Sicily. IOM, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior, organize charter flights and, when needed, ferry transfers to internally relocate migrants from Lampedusa or other Sicilian locations to designated airports or ports, depending on reception facility availability. Before departure, beneficiaries receive from IOM staff medical checks and information sessions to ensure fitness for travel and understanding of the process. Upon arrival, onward bus transfers to reception centers are arranged, with medical or operational escorts provided for vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied minors. IOM also maintains coordination with all relevant authorities and partners to manage vulnerabilities, ensure proper handovers, and duly prepare every step of the procedure. The objective of the consultancy is to independently evaluate and certificate the compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual, producing 2 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

Facilitated Migration and Vulnerable Groups Unit

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

In the framework of the “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” project the consultant will be responsible for the evaluation and certification of compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual. In particular, the incumbent will product 3 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor, respecting the following reporting schedule:

• First interim report in Italian, by 15 March 2026
• Final report in Italian, by 20 June 2026.

Nature of Consultancy

Category B Consultancy

Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment:

Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis:

1. First deliverable – production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 15 March 2026. *(*30% of overall contract value)
2. Final deliverable – production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 20 June 2026. *(*70% of overall contract value)

For the economic offer:

Overall contract value: up to 6,000 Euro

Instalments as per deliverables described above:

1-30% of overall contract value

2-70% of overall contract value

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

EVALUATION CRITERION

Maximum Score

Scoring

1

Clarity and completeness of the methodology for compliance evaluation and certification

10

Maximum score of 10 pts

Points are assigned based on the clarity of the content proposed

2

Proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification

25

Maximum score of 25 pts:

Points are assigned based on the relevance of the experiences

3

Experience working with international, governmental, and non-governmental institutions

20

Maximum score of 20 pts:

Points are assigned based on the relevance of the institutions served and coherence of the works carried out

4

References from other clients

5

Maximum score of 5 pts:

Points are assigned based on reported and documented references

Implementation Period

From 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 (tentatively)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/ Professional experience and other requirements:

• Qualified lawyer registered as practitioner.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification.
• Proven experience working with international, governmental, and/or non-governmental institutions.
• At least two recent references (not older than 6 months) by previous clients.
• List of services carried out in the last 3 years; works already carried out for IOM are a valuable asset.
• Economic tender.

Languages

Fluency in Italian and English (oral and written).

Travel required

No

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.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via Oracle by 17 November 2025 at 23:59 (Rome time). Submitting the following documents is optional:

• A Curriculum Vitae;

• A Cover Letter.

Candidates who do not possess the above requested qualifications will not be taken into consideration.

Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.

Posting period: From 03.11.2025 to 17.11.2025

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitments process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.