Project Context and Scope The project “S.T.A.R.T. - Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” aims at decongesting the Hotspot of Lampedusa and other first reception centers located in Sicily. IOM, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior, organize charter flights and, when needed, ferry transfers to internally relocate migrants from Lampedusa or other Sicilian locations to designated airports or ports, depending on reception facility availability. Before departure, beneficiaries receive from IOM staff medical checks and information sessions to ensure fitness for travel and understanding of the process. Upon arrival, onward bus transfers to reception centers are arranged, with medical or operational escorts provided for vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied minors. IOM also maintains coordination with all relevant authorities and partners to manage vulnerabilities, ensure proper handovers, and duly prepare every step of the procedure. The objective of the consultancy is to independently evaluate and certificate the compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual, producing 2 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Facilitated Migration and Vulnerable Groups Unit PROJECT CODE IT10P0578 - S.T.A.R.T. project **Duty Station**: Rome, Italy (Homebased) **Estimated Start Date**: 1 December 2025 (tentative) RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks to be performed under this contract In the framework of the “S.T.A.R.T.



- Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” project the consultant will be responsible for the evaluation and certification of compliance with IOM standard regulations and procedures for service and supply procurement processes undertaken by IOM Italy, as per AMIF 2021-2027 Eligibility and Reporting rules Manual. In particular, the incumbent will product 3 certificate opinions, to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the Donor, respecting the following reporting schedule: - First interim report in Italian, by 15 March 2026
- Final report in Italian, by 20 June 2026. Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment:
Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis: - First deliverable - production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 15 March 2026. (30% of overall contract value)
- Final deliverable - production of one certificate opinion to be attached to the IOM payment periodical requests to the donor, by 20 June 2026. (70% of overall contract value) **For the economic offe**r:
Overall contract value: up to 6,000 Euro Instalments as per deliverables described above: - 30% of overall contract value
- 70% of overall contract value Performance indicators for the evaluation of results- **EVALUATION CRITERION**-
- **Maximum Score**-
- **Scoring**- **1**- **Clarity and completeness of the methodology for compliance evaluation and certification**- **10**- **Maximum score of 10 pts**




- Points are assigned based on the clarity of the content proposed- **2**- **Proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification**- **25**- **Maximum score of 25**pts**: - Points are assigned based on the relevance of the experiences- **3**- **Experience working with international, governmental, and non-governmental institutions**- **20**- **Maximum score of 20 pts**: - Points are assigned based on the relevance of the institutions served and coherence of the works carried out- **4**- **References from other clients**- **5**- **Maximum score of 5 pts**: - Points are assigned based on reported and documented references QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Qualified lawyer registered as practitioner. Experience
- At least 5 years of proven experience in procurement auditing and compliance certification.
- Proven experience working with international, governmental, and/or non-governmental institutions. Other requirements
- At least two recent references (not older than 6 months) by previous clients.
- List of services carried out in the last 3 years; works already carried out for IOM are a valuable asset.
- Economic tender. Languages
- Fluency in Italian and English (oral and written). IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Travel required
- No Implementation Period From 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 (tentatively) **Required Competencies** IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: - Inclusion and respect for

📌 Legal Expert Consultant (Start) (Roma)
🏢 International Organization For Migration
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