Consultancy Opportunity with IOM and UNICEF for the Protection of Migrant Children 2026
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children, has announced an exciting consultancy opportunity within a regional project focused on protecting migrant children along the Central Mediterranean Route. The role aims to coordinate efforts between governments and international organizations while strengthening child protection systems and child-sensitive migration management.
The consultant will coordinate regional meetings and activities, prepare reports and studies, support the development of national action plans, and strengthen cooperation between international partners and governments to improve the protection of migrant children and ensure continuity of services and care across borders.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work within a joint international project with major UN organizations.
- Gain experience in child protection and international migration.
- Work with governments, international organizations, and regional partners.
- Develop skills in regional coordination and partnership management.
- Consultancy contract of up to 11 months.
- Opportunity to participate in regional and international conferences and events.
Duties & responsibilities
- Coordinate collaboration between IOM, UNICEF, Save the Children, and government partners.
- Organize regional meetings and prepare agendas and reports.
- Prepare and review reports and studies related to the protection of migrant children.
- Support the development of national action plans related to child protection and migration.
- Coordinate logistics, events, and regional conferences.
- Monitor quantitative and qualitative project reports.
- Support knowledge management and communication between regional and international teams.
Eligibility criteria
- Master’s degree in International Development, Human Rights, Sociology, International Law, or a related field.
- Strong experience in government coordination and multi-stakeholder partnership management.
- Experience in migration issues, child protection, and cross-border case management.
- Excellent skills in reporting, analysis, and coordination.
- Ability to work in multicultural and multi-partner environments.
- Fluency in Arabic and French, while knowledge of English is considered an added advantage.
About the Job
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Country Team Coordinator to support the implementation of a joint regional project with UNICEF and Save the Children focused on protecting migrant children, managing cross-border cases, and strengthening child protection and humanitarian migration systems across the Mediterranean region.