International Consultant – Diaspora Engagement Policy Assessment, Georgia

About the role

IOM is inviting an International Consultant to carry out a comparative, gender-sensitive and youth-inclusive assessment of Georgia's diaspora engagement policies, institutional arrangements and practices. The assignment contributes international comparative expertise and identifies global good practices to inform evidence-based recommendations for strengthening Georgia's diaspora engagement framework. It is based in Tbilisi, with two short missions to Georgia for presenting preliminary findings and validating the final report.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the methodology and analytical approach, including an inception report with the literature review and analytical framework, integrating gender equality and youth participation.
• Conduct an international comparative review of diaspora policies, institutional and coordination mechanisms, consultation and representation, and engagement of diaspora professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, and identify relevant global good practices.
• Assess Georgia's existing policy framework, institutional architecture, consultation mechanisms and approaches to mobilizing diaspora resources, and identify gaps, overlaps and opportunities.
• Assess the inclusiveness of the framework, with particular attention to women and young diaspora members, and identify barriers to their participation.
• Contribute to practical, evidence-based recommendations and support stakeholder consultations, validation workshops and the preparation of 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 discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in research, policy analysis, comparative policy analysis and policy recommendations, preferably in migration, development or diaspora engagement.
• Experience in diaspora engagement, migration and development, or migration governance; experience assessing migration and development in Eastern Europe or the South Caucasus is an advantage.
• Previous engagement with government institutions, international organizations or NGOs on migration and development issues.
• Excellent command of English, with proficiency evaluated during selection.

Required skills

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including field data collection, stakeholder consultations and policy analysis.
• Ability to work in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Consultancy fee covering all travel and other expenses, which is the only financial entitlement.
• Duration of 24 November 2026 to 8 April 2027 (20 working days).