CON 2026/31 - Local Consultant to support the design and delivery of a Training of Trainers program for TALGA, the Academy for Local Self-Government in Albania, Tirana, Albania

## CON 2026/31 - Local Consultant to support the design and delivery of a Training of Trainers program for TALGA, the Academy for Local Self-Government in Albania, Tirana, Albania - Organization:IOM - International Organization for Migration Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Project Context and Scope Albania continues to face high levels of emigration mainly due to limited employment opportunities, low wages, and regional economic disparities, particularly in northern and rural areas. Although some regions, especially coastal and southern municipalities—have seen economic growth driven by tourism, local labor markets and institutions often lack the capacity to match available jobs with the domestic workforce. As a result, internal migration remains underused, while external migration is perceived as the primary pathway to better livelihoods. In this context, strengthening local capacities to manage migration, promote internal employment, support return and reintegration, and engage the diaspora is essential to create viable in-country alternatives, reduce irregular emigration, and support more balanced and sustainable national development. Albanian citizens are likely to continue to emigrate for employment, which will have a major impact on the country's development. Therefore, it is important to provide valid alternatives of employment in country, especially in areas of Albania which have experienced considerable tourism in recent years. In addition, the change of the narrative on migration, the facilitation of internal migration of the Albanian workforce, an increase in employment opportunities for potential internal migrants, the encouragement of diaspora investment, and the creation of sustainable reintegration opportunities for returned migrants will strengthen conditions for working, living and investing in Albania. In August 2024, IOM Albania started the implementation of the project “Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania” funded by the UK Government. The aim of this project is to contribute to enabling local governments to effectively manage migration and diaspora matters. This includes a focus on promoting employment for internal migrants, reintegrating returned migrants, and encouraging diaspora investments, while strengthening interinstitutional coordination and migration stakeholders' engagement, all the while reshaping the narrative on migration. The project will support central and local institutions in Albania to develop, strengthen capacities, and pilot the legal, administrative, and operational procedures for internal migration. In addition, it will build capacity among institutions on return and reintegration, and diaspora engagement aiming to increase employment opportunities for the Albanian workforce. This will be done in tandem with supporting the inter-institutional cooperation of local and central government agencies, both vertical and horizontal coordination and changing the narrative on migration targeting the public at large with a special focus on youth and self-improvement/empowerment. In this context, TALGA, the Academy for Local Self-Government, has been established as a national structure dedicated to the continuous training and professional development of staff and leadership of local self-government units. Its establishment marks an important step toward building a more capable, professional, and responsive local government system able to address current and future governance challenges. As TALGA becomes operational, there is a need to establish a qualified pool of trainers who can deliver high-quality, standardized, and practice-oriented training programs for local government officials across Albania. The Training of Trainers program will support TALGA in building internal training capacities, ensuring consistency in training delivery, and promoting adult learning approaches that respond to the practical needs of municipalities, Administrative Units, and other local governance actors. The selected consultant will support the design and implementation of a Training of Trainers program for TALGA, including the development of training modules, facilitation tools, learning materials, practical exercises, and assessment instruments. The assignment will contribute to strengthening TALGA's ability to provide structured, relevant, and sustainable training services to local self-government units. Key Topics to be CoveredThe Training of Trainers program will focus on strengthening the methodological, technical, and facilitation capacities of selected TALGA trainers. The program should include, but not be limited to, the following topics: - Role and mandate of TALGA in strengthening local self-government capacities; - Principles of adult learning and participatory training methodologies; - Training cycle management, including needs assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation, and follow-up; - Development of training objectives, session plans, agendas, and learning outcomes; - Facilitation techniques for diverse groups of local government officials; - Use of interactive methods, case studies, simulations, peer learning, and group exercises; - Communication, moderation, and presentation skills; - Managing group dynamics and encouraging inclusive participation; - Adapting training content to different municipal contexts and capacity levels; - Integrating local governance, service delivery, transparency, financial management, digitalization, and EU integration-related themes into training delivery; - Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of training activities; - Quality assurance mechanisms for standardized training delivery under TALGA.These activities will be achieved through the engagement of a qualified Local Consultant / Training of Trainers Expert.The engagement of the Local Consultant will take place for30 working days. These activities will be achieved through the engagement of a qualified Local Consultant / Training of Trainers Expert. The engagement of the Local Consultant will take place for30 working days. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The consultancy will contribute to the effective implementation of the project “Strengthening Local Institutional Capacities on Migration in Albania” (AL10P0530 / CD.0113), by supporting the achievement of its objectives related to enhanced local governance, strengthened institutional capacities, and sustainable migration management at the municipal level. Tasks to be performed under this contract The local consultant, will submit the following deliverables both in English and Albanian language, as below: 1. First deliverable- Develop and submit an inception report including the proposed methodology, structure of the Training of Trainers program, outline of training modules, training agenda, and proposed approach for assessing participants' learning progress and training delivery skills. - Deliverable by email potentially by 10.10.2026. (5 w/d) First inst