Description
We are seeking a Consultant Type A to provide technical and operational support for the implementation, monitoring, and accompaniment of beneficiaries of socioeconomic integration activities aimed at migrant populations in Costa Rica.
The project "Migration Regularization and Socioeconomic Integration for Migrants Received by Costa Rica" aims to support migrant persons who decide to stay temporarily in the country, facilitating access to legal identity, regular migratory status, basic services, and opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods and advance temporary socioeconomic integration.
As a Consultant Type A, you will be responsible for:
- Providing individualized attention, orientation, accompaniment, and follow-up to assigned beneficiaries, including conducting interviews, needs assessments, and developing care plans
- Supporting the execution, coordination, and monitoring of activities aimed at strengthening the socioeconomic integration of beneficiaries
- Maintaining permanent coordination with the Socioeconomic Integration Specialist, Labour Migration Unit, and other relevant project stakeholders
- Supporting labour placement processes for beneficiaries, including identifying occupational profiles, gathering information on work experience and aspirations, and coordinating with employers and other actors
- Preparing progress reports, maintaining updated files, and supporting other activities required to meet project objectives
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor's degree in Economics, Organizational Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related fields
- At least two years of professional experience in case management, direct attention to migrant and vulnerable populations, and socioeconomic inclusion processes
- Proven experience in conducting interviews, needs assessments, and individualized follow-up and accompaniment of beneficiaries
- Experience in articulating and coordinating with public institutions, civil society organizations, international organizations, employers, and other actors linked to economic inclusion and socioeconomic integration processes
Requirements
- University bachelor's degree in relevant fields
- Minimum two years of professional experience in case management and socioeconomic integration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations and manage cases effectively
- Knowledge of employability tools, occupational orientation, and life path reference for migrant populations is an asset
- Intermediate level of English and Spanish languages
Benefits
The IOM offers a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Consultancy (up to 11 months)
- Initial contract duration: 11 months
- Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (with frequent field visits)
Performance Indicators
- Percentage of assigned cases with initial evaluation, care plan, and individual follow-up within established deadlines
- Percentage of updated files meeting project and IOM quality standards
- Percentage of references and coordinations made with employers, public institutions, and other relevant actors
- Percentage of beneficiaries achieving defined socioeconomic integration goals
Travel Requirements
The consultant should be available to make field visits and monitoring missions within Costa Rica, previously coordinated and authorized by the consultancy supervision.
Competencies
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity
- Integrity and transparency
- Professionalism
- Courage
- Empathy
Basic Competencies
- Teamwork
- Results-oriented
- Knowledge management
- Accountability
- Communication