Consultant - Pathways Pool Framework Audit; C

Job Identification (Reference Number):
18366

Position Title:

Consultant - Pathways Pool Framework Audit

Duty Station:
Homebased

Classification:
Consultant, Grade Other

Type of Appointment:
Consultant, one month

Estimated

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:
28 January 2026

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) operates the Pathways Pool as its central leadership and specialist assessment mechanism for key profiles, including Chiefs of Mission, Resource Management Officers, and Supply Chain Officers. Since 2019, assessment modalities have evolved significantly, shifting from in-person assessment centers to online and fast-track models in response to operational, financial, and contextual constraints.

Recent assessment rounds, including the November 2025 Pathways Pool cycle, revealed inconsistencies in outcomes across panels, profiles, and modalities, raising concerns related to scoring calibration, methodological consistency, and vendor implementation. Considering these observations, the Department of Human Resources Management (DHR) seeks to commission an independent audit to evaluate the effectiveness, fairness, transparency, and integrity of the Pathways Pool Assessment framework across its different iterations (Full Pathways, Fast-Track, and Recruitment Factory).

The consultancy will support evidence-based management decision-making related to future investments in assessment services, including potential adjustments to methodology, governance, or vendor arrangements, in line with the Pathways Pool Guidelines (Version 4, April 2025) and IOM’s People Strategy.

• Department of Human Resources Management (DHR)
• Forecasting, Mobility and Planning Unit (FMP)
• Pathways Pool Framework

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Integrated Talent Management Unit and direct supervision of the Senior Human Resources Officer (Strategic Workforce Planning), the Consultant will conduct an independent audit of IOM’s Pathways Pool Assessment framework to evaluate its integrity, consistency, equity, methodology, and vendor performance, and will provide evidence‑based recommendations for improvement.