The International Organization for Migration (IOM), created in 1951, is the main United Nations agency in the field of migration. It works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, and has 175 Member States, 8 observer States and a presence in more than 100 countries. Its mandate is to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
In Guatemala, the IOM is a key partner of national authorities in migration matters and has been collaborating closely with government institutions, especially in border management, comprehensive care for migrants and the strengthening of multisectoral services in highly mobile areas. This cooperation is aligned with the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ratified by Guatemala in 2018, which establishes commitments to reduce vulnerabilities (Goal 7), facilitate access to basic services (Goal 15) and improve migration governance. Understanding current migration dynamics —including transit, return and reception— is essential to identify the needs of migrants and host communitiesparticularly in relation to access to essential health services such as prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
In border territories such as Esquipulas (Chiquimula), in the east of the country, and Ayutla (San Marcos), in the southwestern region, challenges persist related to the availability, coverage and adequacy of health services, particularly in the face of changing migration dynamics. and the growing demand for care from people on the move and local communities. These areas constitute strategic points of entry, transit and return of migrants, many of whom may be in conditions of vulnerability and exposure to health, social and protection risks, which requires adapted and coordinated responses from a public health and rights.
Within this framework, and with the support of the Global Fund, the IOM implements the project “Strengthening the emergency response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria at critical transit points for migratory flows in Mesoamerica”, whose objective is to strengthen the capacity health response in geographical areas with complex migratory dynamics, such as Esquipulas and Ayutla and other surrounding areas. Through the project, we seek to guarantee that health services respond to migration dynamics and are aligned with international human rights and public health standards.
This consultancy is part of the operational planning process of the project and aims to carry out a technical analysis that guides the implementation of activities in Guatemala. In particular, a rapid review of gaps in the response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria will be carried out in the key areas mentioned, in order to:
- Identify geographic areas where recent migratory flows are concentrated, including transit, return or temporary stay points, as well as communities that provide shelter or share services.
- Carry out an exploratory analysis of the main barriers to access to essential health services for migrants and local communities, considering dimensions such as availability, coverage and basic accessibility, based on secondary sources, key interviews and field observation.[1]
- Prioritize urgent needs and propose high-impact interventions for operational project planning.
This analysis will support the strategic decision-making of government institutions, technical partners and the IOM, promoting that the response is focused on the most pressing needs of the territory, strengthening intersectoral coordination and contributing to a more equitable and inclusive health response.
[1] Given the temporal scope of the consultancy (60 days), the analysis of access to services will be developed with an operational approach and exploratory scope, using rapid qualitative tools and review of available secondary data, without pretension of statistical representativeness.
Context and Scope of the Project
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration. It works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, and currently has 175 Member States, 8 Observer States, and a presence in over 100 countries. Its mandate is to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
In Guatemala, IOM is a key partner of national authorities on migration issues and has been working closely with government institutions, particularly in border management, comprehensive care for migrants, and strengthening multisectoral services in areas of high mobility. This cooperation aligns with the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ratified by Guatemala in 2018, which outlines commitments to reduce vulnerabilities (Objective 7), facilitate access to basic services (Objective 15), and improve migration governance. Understanding current migration dynamics—including transit, return, and reception—is essential to identifying the needs of migrants and host communities, particularly regarding access to essential health services such as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
In border areas such as Esquipulas (Chiquimula) in the eastern region and Ayutla (San Marcos) in the southwest, challenges persist regarding the availability, coverage, and adequacy of health services, especially in light of changing migration patterns and increasing demand for care from mobile populations and local communities. These areas are strategic points of entry, transit, and return for migrants, many of whom may be in vulnerable conditions and exposed to health, social, and protection risks—requiring adapted and coordinated responses grounded in public health and human rights approaches.
Within this framework, and with support from the Global Fund, IOM is implementing the project “Strengthening the Emergency Response to HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria at Critical Transit Points of Migratory Flows in Mesoamerica.” The project aims to reinforce health response capacity in geographic areas with complex migration dynamics, such as Esquipulas, Ayutla, and surrounding regions. Through this initiative, the goal is to ensure that health services are responsive to migration dynamics and aligned with international standards on human rights and public health.
This consultation is part of the project’s operational planning process and aims to lead a technical analysis to guide the implementation of activities in Guatemala. Specifically, a rapid review will be carried out to identify gaps in the response to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in the key areas mentioned, with the following objectives:
- Identify geographic areas with recent migratory flows, including transit points, return sites, or temporary stays, as well as host communities sharing services.
- Conduct an exploratory analysis of the main barriers to accessing essential health services for migrants and local communities, considering dimensions such as availability, coverage, and basic accessibility, based on secondary sources, key informant interviews, and field observation.
- Prioritize urgent needs and propose high-impact interventions for the project’s operational planning.
This analysis will support strategic decision-making by government institutions, technical partners, and IOM, promoting a response focused on the most pressing territorial needs, strengthening intersectoral coordination, and contributing to a more equitable and even health response.
Given the 60-day timeframe of the consultation, the access-to-services analysis will be conducted with an operational and exploratory focus, using rapid qualitative tools and available secondary data, without aiming for statistical representation.
Department /Unit of the Organization to Which the Consultant Will Provide Services
Project: Strengthening the Emergency Response to HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria at Critical Transit Points of Migratory Flows in Mesoamerica
Project Code: PA10P0529
Document that will establish the framework of action for consulting. Will include:
• Objective, scope and focus of the analysis.
• Methodology for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information (these can be from secondary and primary sources).
• Work schedule and activities by phase.
• Strategy for identifying gaps, priority areas and key actors.
• Ethical, data protection and field logistics considerations.
• Matrix of key actors and a validation path of preliminary findings.
Product 2. Progress report (delivery day 35 consulting)
Document describing the operational and technical progress of the analysis in the middle of the consulting period. Will include:
• Activities carried out to date (document review, interviews, field visits).
• Instruments developed and validated for collecting information.
• Advances in field work and data collection.
• Preliminary description of findings regarding gaps in HIV, TB and malaria services.
• Difficulties encountered, methodological adjustments (if applicable), and next steps.
• Matrix of preliminary gaps by area or by type of service (HIV, TB, malaria).
Product 3. Consolidated final report on gap analysis and strategic recommendations* (delivery day 50 consulting)
Technical final document that will consolidate the findings of the analysis, incorporate IOM feedback, and guide operational planning. Will include:
• Exploratory technical analysis of the main gaps in access to health services for HIV, TB, malaria in prioritized areas.
• Identification and prioritization of urgent needs.
• Operational and strategic recommendations for the implementation of the project, with a focus on human rights, gender and interculturality.
• Technical annexes and tools developed during the consultancy.
• Intervention prioritization matrix (by urgency, feasibility, impact).
• Geographic and georeferenced map of prioritized areas.
* The service access analysis will focus on an exploratory characterization of gaps related to availability, coverage and basic accessibility, based on secondary information, key interviews and field visits. An exhaustive or representative evaluation is not expected, but rather practical and contextualized inputs that guide operational decision-making.
- Technical quality of the analysis, including the clear identification of gaps and priority areas
- Relevance and applicability of recommendations for operational project planning.
- Compliance with the deliverable schedule according to established deadlines.
- Methodological coherence and relevance of the exploratory analysis compared to the scope defined for the consulting period.
Deliverables Under This Contract
Deliverable 1: Detailed Work Plan and Methodological Proposal (Due by Day 10 of the consultation)
Document that will establish the framework for the consultancy. It will include:
- Objective, scope, and analytical approach
- Methodology for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data (from both secondary and primary sources)
- Work schedule and phased activity timeline
- Strategy for identifying gaps, priority areas, and key stakeholders
- Ethical considerations, data protection, and field logistics
- Stakeholder matrix and validation pathway for preliminary findings
Deliverable 2: Progress Report (Due by Day 35 of the consultation)
Document describing the operational and technical progress of the analysis at the midpoint of the consultancy. It will include:
- Activities carried out to date (document review, interviews, field visits)
- Instruments developed and validated for data collection
- Progress in fieldwork and data gathering
- Preliminary description of findings related to gaps in HIV, TB, and malaria services
- Challenges encountered, methodological adjustments (if applicable), and next steps
- Preliminary gap matrix by geographic area or service type (HIV, TB, malaria)
Deliverable 3: Final Consolidated Report on Gap Analysis and Strategic Recommendations (Due by Day 50 of the consultation)
Final technical document consolidating the findings of the analysis, incorporating IOM feedback, and guiding operational planning. It will include:
- Exploratory technical analysis of key gaps in access to HIV, TB, and malaria health services in prioritized areas
- Identification and prioritization of urgent needs
- Operational and strategic recommendations for project implementation, with a focus on human rights, gender, and interculturality
- Technical annexes and tools developed during the consultation
- Intervention prioritization matrix (based on urgency, feasibility, and impact)
- Geographic and georeferenced map of prioritized areas
The access-to-services analysis will focus on an exploratory characterization of gaps related to availability, coverage, and basic accessibility, based on secondary information, key informant interviews, and field visits. A comprehensive or statistically representative evaluation is not expected; rather, practical and context-specific inputs to guide operational decision-making.
Performance Indicators for Results Evaluation
- Technical quality of the analysis, including clear identification of gaps and priority areas
- Relevance and applicability of recommendations for operational project planning
- Timely delivery of outputs according to the established schedule
- Methodological coherence and relevance of the exploratory analysis in relation to the defined scope of the consultancy
- University degree in social sciences, health sciences, with expertise in public health, or related areas.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in institutional analysis, public health project management or migration.
- Experience working on HIV, TB and/or malaria issues, especially in more vulnerable populations, with knowledge of the migration and public health context of Guatemala.
- Experience in generating reports and work in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Use of analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, STATA, NVivo, ArcGis etc.).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and articulation with different sectors/actors at the local level.
- Mastery of the Spanish language, written and verbal.
- Experience with migrant populations in vulnerable situations will be an advantage.
- Spanish, proficiency as a mother tongue, with excellent comprehension, oral expression and written writing skills, including the preparation of technical reports and formal documents.
This consultancy requires some interdepartmental mobilizations for the development of products and the achievement of the goals established in the performance indicators. All expenses associated with the mobilization must be included in the financial proposal, since no additional expenses to the established fees will be covered. If the consultant considers it necessary to form a work team or have additional technical support for the execution of the consultancy, the associated costs must be duly contemplated within the total amount approved for this contract.
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Promote diversity and inclusion to the extent possible.
- Integrity and transparency: Respect strict ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with institutional principles, rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate the ability to work in a calm, competent and committed manner, and face daily challenges with good judgment.
Essential competencies – behavioral indicators
- Teamwork: Develop and promote effective collaboration in all instances to achieve shared objectives and optimize results.
- Achievement of results: Produce and achieve quality results in a timely manner and oriented to the provision of services. Direct your efforts to action and be committed to achieving results.
- Knowledge management and exchange: Continuously seek opportunities to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Endorse the achievement of the Organization’s priorities and assume responsibility for one’s own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourage and facilitate clear and open communication. Explain complex issues, ensuring information, inspiration and motivation.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in connection with this vacancy call is subject to confirmation of funding.
The appointment will be subject to the candidate’s certification of medical fitness for the position, verification of residence, visa and authorizations from the relevant government, where applicable. - IOM covers consultants against accidents and occupational diseases under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, during the consultation. IOM does not provide medical or evacuation insurance for reasons related to accidents and non-occupational illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own health insurance for accidents or non-occupational illnesses and must provide written proof of such coverage before beginning work.
- IOM maintains a policy of zero tolerance for conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin or disability. IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of its selection process (application, interview, processing, training or any other charges). Does not request information about bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts applications duly completed and submitted through its online selection system. This online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies
Education
- University degree in social sciences, health sciences, with expertise in public health, or related fields.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in institutional analysis, public health project management, or migration-related initiatives.
- Proven experience working on HIV, TB, and/or malaria, particularly with vulnerable populations, and familiarity with Guatemala’s public health and migration context.
- Experience in report writing and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative).
- Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, NVivo, ArcGIS, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to coordinate with various sectors and stakeholders at the local level.
- Native-level proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken).
- Experience working with vulnerable migrant populations is considered an asset.
Languages
- Spanish: Native-level fluency, with strong understanding, oral expression, and writing skills, including the ability to produce technical reports and formal documents.
- IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
- Language proficiency will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
This consultation requires interdepartmental travel within Guatemala to support the development of deliverables and achievement of performance indicators.
All travel-related expenses must be included in the financial proposal, as no additional costs beyond the agreed consultation fee will be covered.
If the consultant deems it necessary to form a support team or engage technical assistance, all associated costs must be included within the total approved budget for this contract.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competence framework is available at the following link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Core Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourage diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and act in accordance with institutional principles, rules, and conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate the ability to work calmly, competently, and with commitment, exercising sound judgment in daily challenges.
Core Competencies – Behavioral Indicators
- Teamwork: Foster effective collaboration across all levels to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produce and deliver quality outcomes in a timely and service-oriented manner. Be action-oriented and committed to achieving results.
- Knowledge sharing and learning: Continuously seek opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
- Accountability: Take ownership of IOM’s priorities and assume responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Promote clear and open communication. Explain complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivating way.
Additional Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the relevant government, where applicable.
- IOM provides coverage for consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultation.
- IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for non-occupational accidents or illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance and must provide written proof of coverage before starting work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fees), nor does it request bank account information.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through its online recruitment system. The platform also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
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