Gender-Inclusive & Youth-Sensitive Assessment of Georgia’s Diaspora Framework
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Remote (local)- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 10/11/2026
- Location: Georgia
Project Context and Scope
Georgia has a large and diverse diaspora community worldwide whose knowledge, skills, networks, investments and other resources represent an important potential contribution to the country’s social and economic development. Over the years, the Government of Georgia has implemented a range of initiatives aimed at maintaining ties with Georgian communities abroad and promoting diaspora engagement, including diaspora outreach programmes, grant schemes, cultural initiatives and institutional coordination. However, existing efforts remain fragmented, and there is a need for a more comprehensive, evidence-based, gender-sensitive and youth-inclusive approach that can respond to the evolving profile, needs and aspirations of diaspora communities.
To address these challenges, IOM is implementing the project “Georgia’s Global Diaspora Engagement Initiative for National Development”, which aims to strengthen the enabling environment for effective and sustainable diaspora engagement and support greater contributions of diaspora communities to national development. The project seeks to institutionalize diaspora engagement as a core component of Georgia’s development agenda through strengthened policies, institutional arrangements, coordination mechanisms, and innovative approaches to diaspora investment, innovation and knowledge exchange.
As part of this effort, IOM will undertake a comprehensive policy and institutional analysis of diaspora engagement in Georgia. The analysis will assess existing policy frameworks, institutional arrangements, coordination mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement practices, while also examining opportunities for strengthening diaspora participation in national development processes. Particular attention will be paid to the meaningful engagement of women and young diaspora members and to identifying international good practices relevant to the Georgian context. The policy and institutional analysis will serve as a foundational activity under the project and will provide the evidence base for strengthening policy coordination, identifying institutional gaps and opportunities, supporting stakeholder consultations, and informing future strategic planning on diaspora engagement. The assignment will contribute to ensuring that diaspora engagement policies and mechanisms are evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned with international good practices while remaining responsive to the specific needs and priorities of Georgia.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Advanced postgraduate degree (i.e., PhD, MA, MSc) in Demography, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Public Affairs, and/or other disciplines relevant to the assignments.
Experience & Skills
- Demonstrated experience in research, policy analysis, comparative policy analysis, developing policy recommendations and/or programmatic work related to the migration, development area.
- Demonstrated experience in diaspora engagement, migration and development, migration governance or related fields.
- Knowledge of diaspora engagement policies and institutional models in different regional contexts would be an advantage.
- Experience conducting assessments on migration and development, preferably in Eastern Europe, or South Caucasus.
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including field data collection, stakeholder consultations, and policy analysis.
- Previous engagement with government institutions, international organizations, or NGOs on migration and development issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
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