International Consultant – technical Advisor, Trafficking in Persons research and capacity-strengthening in Pakistan

About

International Consultant – Technical Advisor, Trafficking in Persons Research and Capacity-Strengthening in Pakistan

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to design and quality-assure a research study on protection risks linked to human mobility, including developing research framework, methodology, and data collection tools
• Conduct in-depth literature review of existing research and best practices in global trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants research
• Develop practical tools and guidance materials on counter-trafficking and migrant protection, including SOPs, referral protocols, and checklists for frontline actors
• Design and deliver capacity-building activities (training modules, orientation sessions) for IOM staff and partners on topics such as identification of trafficking risks and ethical data collection

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, law, international relations, public health)
• At least 8 years of professional experience in a relevant field (e.g. research, policy, programming, capacity-building)
• Proven expertise in research design, methodology, and data collection
• Strong understanding of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants research and policy
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and build partnerships with stakeholders
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Urdu (written and spoken) is required

Nice to Have

• Experience working in Pakistan or the region
• Familiarity with IOM's work and policies
• Knowledge of local languages (e.g. Pashto, Sindhi)

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work with a global organization
• Chance to contribute to a meaningful project
• Professional development and networking opportunities

This role creates positive change by generating actionable research on human trafficking and migrant smuggling that informs practical programming, strengthens IOM Pakistan's field operations and partnerships, and builds local capacity to protect vulnerable migrant populations including women, children, and at-risk groups.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, International Development, Law, Human Rights, or related field with focus on protection or migration issues
• 7-10 years of professional experience in research and analysis within migration, humanitarian protection, human rights or related areas, with expertise on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Pakistan
• Proven expertise in research design and qualitative & quantitative data analysis, with familiarity with participatory research methods and protection assessments
• Strong knowledge of international protection frameworks and best practices, including UN/IOM protection policies and Palermo Protocols on TIP and SOM

Compensation and benefits:

• IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy
• Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and must provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work
• No salary information provided in the posting

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related organization working in the field of migration, providing services and advice to governments and migrants to help ensure orderly and humane migration management.