Consultant: Assessment of Victims of Trafficking

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  • Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 22/06/2026
  • Location: Mauritius
GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the project “Enhancing the 4Ps Approach to Counter Trafficking in Mauritius”, IOM is supporting the Government of Mauritius to strengthen a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to trafficking in persons, focusing on prevention, protection of victims, prosecution of offenders, and partnerships.

Output 1.3 of the project aims to strengthen gender-sensitive and victim-centred approaches to assistance by enhancing national systems and capacities to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and rights-based support to victims of trafficking (VOTs), including women, men, and children.

Mauritius currently operates separate shelter arrangements for male and female VOTs; however, the existing system presents several challenges. These include outdated or limited standard operating procedures (SOPs), inconsistencies in shelter management practices, gaps in specialized and referral services, varying levels of institutional capacity among service providers, and the need for more structured, coordinated, and gender- and child-sensitive approaches to victim assistance. Furthermore, existing referral pathways between government institutions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders require strengthening to ensure timely and appropriate access to comprehensive care.

In this context, IOM seeks to engage a consultant to undertake a comprehensive assessment of national capacities to support VOTs in Mauritius, including shelter management, service provision, and coordination mechanisms. Building on the findings, the consultant will develop actionable recommendations to enhance gender and child-sensitive, victim-centred assistance. The consultancy will also support the development of updated shelter management guidelines and SOPs, the establishment of a functional network of service providers to facilitate effective referrals to specialized support services, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of a gender-sensitive Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on shelter management and victim assistance.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
  • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, International Development, Economics or related fields

Experience & Skills
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in counter-trafficking, victim assistance, capacity assessments, and/or capacity-building initiatives.
  • Proven experience in conducting assessments, developing policy or guidance documents, and formulating actionable recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programmes, including Training of Trainers (ToT), and evaluating training outcomes.
  • Strong facilitation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government, civil society, and private sector actors.
  • Experience in developing or strengthening referral mechanisms or service provider networks is an asset.
  • Familiarity with the trafficking in persons (TIP) context in Mauritius or similar contexts is an asset.

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