Consultant – Comparative, Gender-Sensitive and Youth-Inclusive Diaspora Engagement Assessment

About the role

IOM is recruiting an international consultant for a comparative, gender-sensitive and youth-inclusive assessment of Georgia's diaspora engagement policy and institutional framework. The consultancy takes place in Tbilisi, Georgia, with two remote missions to present preliminary findings and validate the final report. It runs from 24 November 2026 to 8 April 2027 (20 working days) and reports to the IOM Programme Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the methodology and analytical approach, review existing materials and write an inception report
• Carry out an international comparative review of diaspora policies, institutional arrangements, consultation mechanisms and mobilization of diaspora resources, with a focus on youth and women
• Contribute methodological and analytical expertise to the joint Georgia-specific policy and institutional review with the national consultant
• Identify policy and institutional gaps, opportunities and entry points, and draft practical recommendations
• Support stakeholder consultations, validation workshops and meetings, and prepare presentations and analytical materials

Required profile

• Advanced postgraduate degree (PhD, MA, MSc) in demography, economics, sociology, statistics, development studies, migration studies, public affairs or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in research, policy analysis, comparative policy analysis and diaspora engagement, migration and development
• Experience with assessments on migration and development, preferably in Eastern Europe or the South Caucasus
• Previous engagement with government institutions, international organizations or NGOs on migration and development
• Excellent command of English, with oral and written communication skills

Required skills

• Qualitative and quantitative research methods, including field data collection, stakeholder consultations and policy analysis
• Knowledge of diaspora engagement policies and institutional models in different regional contexts is an advantage

What we offer

• Consultancy fee covering all travel and other expenses, which is the only financial entitlement
• Two missions to Georgia for presenting findings and validating the report