National Consultant - Migration Education Module Development

About the role

IOM Iraq supports the integration of structured migration education modules into selected universities and vocational institutions, in coordination with education authorities. The National Consultant provides technical support for curriculum module development, stakeholder consultations, institutional engagement and capacity building, under the supervision of the Head of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion and the Migration Management National Officer. The position is home-based in Iraq with frequent travel to Baghdad and is open to national consultants only.

Key responsibilities

• Inception report and curriculum module framework: consult education authorities, universities and vocational institutions, then submit a workplan and a framework defining modules, learning outcomes, assessment criteria and delivery methods.
• Draft curriculum modules and facilitator guides covering migration governance, labour rights, ethical recruitment, regular migration pathways and referral mechanisms.
• Validation workshop with IOM and national stakeholders, followed by a revised draft incorporating their feedback.
• Final curriculum package in English, including a curriculum manual, participant workbook/handouts and facilitator guides.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Migration Studies, Education, Curriculum Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in curriculum design, adult learning, vocational training, higher education, migration or capacity-building programmes.
• Experience developing educational content and engaging with Iraqi government institutions, universities and vocational institutions.
• Strong knowledge of the Iraqi institutional, educational and socio-economic context; knowledge of migration governance, labour migration and migrant rights is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Desk research, stakeholder consultations and needs assessments.
• Translating technical concepts into practical, accessible learning materials.
• Previous experience with UN agencies, international organizations or development partners is an advantage.