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Community Advisory Consultant on Integration and Regularisation Processes

IOMUpala,Costa Rica
Category | Grade:Professional | UGDeadline:21 Aug 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:22653Posted on:13 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

CRC 1,100,000 per month

Hardship

B

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Job Description

Provides community-based advice and individual support to migrants in Upala and northern Costa Rica on migration regularisation, documentation and online procedures. The consultant connects people with services and referral mechanisms, supports outreach and mobile activities, records assistance, and coordinates territorial partners to reduce practical barriers to safe, inclusive access to regularisation.

Key Details

Department

Immigration and Border Governance Unit

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

3 years

Category

Professional

Grade

UG

Employment type

Contractor

Recruitment scope

Local

Contract duration

3 months, with possible extension

Language Requirements

Required

Spanish

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide individual advice on migration regularisation procedures
  • Review documentation requirements and refer migrants to competent authorities
  • Develop referral mechanisms with institutions and community organisations
  • Support outreach, information sessions and territorial activities
  • Accompany mobile service days and community events
  • Promote access for migrants facing digital and literacy barriers
  • Record assistance using IOM tools and protection-data protocols
  • Coordinate with local authorities and territorial mobility tables

Role Requirements

  • At least three years of experience assisting and advising migrants on migration
  • Experience liaising with state institutions, government authorities, international institutions and NGOs
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office

Desired Criteria

  • Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Monthly consultancy fee is paid upon delivery and approval of products
  • Field visits outside Upala are covered as travel on duty
  • Applicants must submit a CV, one-page letter of interest and qualifications through the platform
  • Local recruitment requires a valid residence and work permit

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from IOM Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.