National Consultant Public Health Specialist

International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

• The consultancy will take place under the Strengthening Cooperation on Migration Management in Algeria, funded by the MFA of the Government of the Netherlands (COMPASS MPF II phase) (01.01.2026-31.12.2027), in close synergy with the CAPACITY Project (01.01.2026-30.06.2027).

  Algeria s migration landscape has grown increasingly complex due to regional instability, tighter border controls in neighbouring countries, and shifting migration routes, making cities such as Tamanrasset key transit hubs and exposing migrants to heightened protection risks. IOM acts as a central partner to the Government of Algeria, supporting rights-based and humane migration management and providing direct assistance, protection services, and voluntary return and reintegration support to large numbers of migrants, including women, unaccompanied and separated children, victims of trafficking, and migrants with medical needs.

  Built on previous COMPASS and COMPASS MPF initiatives, the proposed COMPASS MPF Phase II project aims to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance institutional capacities for rights-based migration governance, expand protection-sensitive AVRR and sustainable reintegration, improve public health and environmental surveillance in southern Algeria, and introduce legal identity solutions to better protect migrants, improve service access, prevent fraud and duplication, and strengthen data and analysis. The project aligns with Algerian government priorities and donor objectives, reinforcing regional coordination and humane migration governance across the

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of surveillance systems, early warning mechanisms and field diagnostics.
• Experience developing and delivering public health training.
• Familiarity with WHO outbreak response and IHR (2005) guidelines.

Understanding of laboratory biosafety and environmental health testing

Competencies

• Strong analytical and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in remote, challenging environments.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics and data protection.
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