Capacity Building and Migration Coordinator

Host entity: IOM

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Migration, refugees, Project management, programme development, strategy

Application deadline: 07/09/2026

Mission and objectives

Bangladesh is amongst the most vulnerable worldwide to the impacts of climate change, both in terms of sudden onset hazards (cyclones, floods) and slower onset processes (droughts, heavy rainfall, coastal erosion, sea level rise). Different patterns of human mobility related to climate change have been reported across the region, including disaster risk management and evacuations, labour migration and urbanization in contexts of environmental degradation, and planned relocation processes.

In 2018, IOM started Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities in the host communities of Cox’s Bazar with the aim of providing multi-level DRR support for reducing disaster risks while achieving climate resilience and protection of vulnerable groups in times of disaster. Substantial structural and non-structural capacity building initiatives in disaster management, early warning and prevention have been implemented with different levels of Government authorities and local host communities in several districts and sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar. IOM will be implementing an 18-month project within host communities, focusing also on enhancing DRR social protection and support the development of coherent approaches in the Cox’s Bazar to address the challenges of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Environment Protection and Resilience in the context of sudden-onset and slow-onset disasters, including by taking into consideration relevant recommendations from international frameworks, such as the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Assignment context

Under the project “Strengthened Service Delivery Systems for Improved Migration Management and Sustainable Reintegration”, funded by the European Union (EU), IOM aims to strengthened Inter-ministerial and other existing coordination mechanisms for migration and reintegration services, enhancing institutional capacity and coordination mechanisms at national and sub-national levels.

The project will strengthen and institutionalize District Migration Coordination Committees (DMCCs) as key district-level coordination platforms for migration governance and reintegration support. Building on the structures established under the Prottasha Project, the intervention will enhance the operational capacity and functionality of existing DMCCs. The project will facilitate regular coordination meetings, strengthen referral and information-sharing mechanisms among relevant stakeholders, and support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve service coordination for migrants and returnees. Furthermore, the project will promote stronger collaboration among District Employment and Manpower Offices (DEMOs), local administration, civil society organizations, and service providers to ensure migration and reintegration services are delivered in a coordinated, gender-responsive, rights-based, and sustainable manner.

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part International Organization for Migration’s project “Strengthened Service Delivery Systems for Improved Migration Management and Sustainable Reintegration”, funded by the European Union (EU).

Task description

Under the supervision of the National Programme Officer, Reintegration and Labour Mobility & Social Inclusion, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Review and update the Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for existing District Migration Coordination Committees (DMCCs) at the district level.

• Review and update the ToRs and prepare registration documents for existing Migration Forums in nine districts to support their registration as community-based organizations.

• Liaise with relevant authorities to support the review, endorsement, and finalization of the updated ToRs, SOPs, and registration documents.

• Support contextualization of the relevant training modules of IOM for providing migration, reintegration, counselling and gender trainings.

• Design and develop training materials, structured training plans, session outlines, facilitator guides, and participant handbooks on migration governance, safe migration, reintegration, and service delivery mechanisms, aligned with IOM standards.

• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT), workshops, and capacity-building sessions for government stakeholders (e.g., MoEWOE officials, DEMOs, WEWBs, Welfare Centers, DMCC members, Migration forum members) and relevant partners.

• Coordinate with programme teams and stakeholders to ensure training content is context-specific, gender-responsive, and aligned with project objectives.

• Document training sessions, including preparation of reports, training evaluations, lessons learned, and recommendations.

• Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, protection, and inclusion into all training materials and sessions.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 7 years for experience in migration, reintegration, governance, or development programming.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programmes, including ToT facilitation.

• Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, or development partners is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with adult learning methodologies and participatory training approaches.

Competencies and values

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration with government counterparts, migration stakeholders, implementing partners, and community-based organizations to strengthen migration governance and reintegration services.

• Delivering results: produces high-quality training materials, technical documents, and coordination outputs in a timely manner; demonstrates commitment to achieving project objectives and agreed deliverables.

• Sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to enhance expertise in migration management, reintegration, capacity building, and governance; shares knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to strengthen institutional capacities.

• Accountability: takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, ensures accuracy and quality in technical and training outputs, and maintains high standards of professionalism, integrity, and transparency.

• Communication: communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders; presents complex migration and reintegration concepts in an informative, engaging, and accessible manner through training, facilitation, and coordination activities.

• Planning and organizing: effectively plans, coordinates, and prioritizes multiple activities, training events, and stakeholder engagements to ensure timely achievement of project results.

• Respect for diversity and inclusion: promotes gender-responsive, rights-based, and inclusive approaches in all activities; values diverse perspectives and fosters an environment of mutual respect and equal participation.

• Integrity and professionalism: upholds the values and principles of the United Nations and IOM; demonstrates sound judgment, impartiality, and ethical conduct in all professional interactions and assignments.

Living conditions

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a large and densely populated city and a family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be based at the UNDP Bangladesh Country Office in Dhaka, with regular travel within the city to counterpart institutions and occasional domestic travel as required by the assignment. The security situation in Dhaka is generally stable, although demonstrations, strikes and traffic disruption can occur at short notice.

All UN personnel are required to comply with United Nations security regulations, to complete mandatory security training (BSAFE), and to follow UNDSS advisories. The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid summer, a monsoon season from June to October and a mild, dry winter; heavy rainfall and seasonal waterlogging can affect movement in the city. Dhaka offers a full range of accommodation, banking, telecommunications, internet and grocery services, as well as private medical facilities of a reasonable standard for routine care.

The cost of living is moderate by regional standards, although housing in the main diplomatic areas is comparatively expensive. Bangladesh is a predominantly Muslim country with strong traditions of hospitality; modest dress and cultural sensitivity are expected, and alcohol is not generally available in public venues. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the incumbent is expected to be a national of Bangladesh or a legal resident with valid authorization to work in the country, and to be based in Dhaka or able to relocate at their own arrangement for the duration of the assignment.

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