Job Summary
Expressions of interest are invited for the above consultancy opportunity.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
The Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme is a regional,
multi-year, multi-partner project co-funded by European Union Trust Fund
for Africa and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ). IOM is one of the key implementing partners of the
programme alongside British Council, CIVIPOL, GIZ and UNODC.
The Better Migration Management (BMM) programme aims to improve
migration management in the region, and in particular, to address
Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) from and
within the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) region. The first phase of the
BMM programme was implemented over a three- year period concluding in
September 2019. The second phase of the programme which runs from
October 2019 to June 2022 is being implemented under the three
components of; (i) Migration governance, (ii) Cooperation on TiP and SoM
(iii) Protection of Victims of Trafficking (VoT) and vulnerable
migrants.
The Junior Consultant will be tasked to assist the lead consultant to
conduct a regional mapping of migration policies across the East and
Horn of Africa with a focus on BMM implementing countries which include;
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda for
the purpose of better understanding whether the policies adequately
address the migration challenges in the region in line with the
objectives of the Global Compact for Migration, Sustainable Development
Goals among other global and regional frameworks. The mapping will
include the analysis of whether cross cutting issues such as climate
change, gender and data management have been adequately considered and
addressed in migration policies.
Under the direct supervision of the BMM Senior Regional Programme
Coordinator and working closely with the BMM Project Support Officer,
relevant Regional Thematic Specialists, Regional Policy Liaison Officer
and the Special Liaison Unit in Addis Ababa, the recruited Consultant
will be required to;
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assist in conducting a desk review of the migration policies
in the BMM countries to include identification of whether cross-cutting
issues are recognized and addressed in such policies, the extent to
which Member States are reporting on their migration management and
present an Inception Report- maximum 15 pages, highlighting background
information and mapping methodologies, scope of work and expected
outcomes.
In coordination with the lead consultant develop data collection
tools to be used for the mapping and submit for approval by the BMM RO
team.
In coordination with the lead consultant submit a work plan
inclusive of tentative travel dates to selected countries and key
informants to be contacted.
Organize and conduct meetings with relevant authorities in the
region, liaising extensively with; Governments, United Nations agencies,
Regional Economic Communities (RECs) such as the EAC and IGAD, as well
as Non- Governmental Organizations.
Conduct field visits to BMM implementing countries and offices of
RECs located in the region aiming at obtaining information on how
policies are contributing to migration management.
Coordinate and facilitate a Regional Consultative Workshop on
Migration Policies involving key stakeholders in the EHoA region as
agreed with the lead consultant.
Coordinate and facilitate a Validation Workshop involving key stakeholders in the EHoA region.
Contribute the the production of the final a report - maximum 50
pages, with key findings, good practices and recommendations as per the
data collected from the mapping exercise.
DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Month I
Week 1 – Week 4
Conduct a desk review of the migration policies in the BMM countries
aiming at identification of whether cross-cutting issues are recognized
and addressed in such policies, the extent to which Member States are
reporting on their migration management and present an Inception Report
(maximum 15 pages).
Month II
Week 5 – Week 8
· Develop data collection tools to be used for the mapping and submit for approval by the BMM RO team.
· Submit a work plan inclusive of tentative travel dates to selected countries and key informants to be contacted.
Month III
Week 9 – Week 12
·Organize and conduct meetings with relevant authorities in the
region, liaising extensively with Government and United Nations
agencies, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) such as the EAC and IGAD,
as well as Non- Governmental Organizations.
· Conduct field visits to BMM implementing countries and offices of
RECs located in the region as part of data collection to support
findings and recommendations.
Month IV
Week 13 – Week 16
· Continued field visits to BMM implementing countries and offices of RECs located in the region.
· Coordinate and facilitate a Regional Consultative Workshop on
Migration Policies involving key stakeholders in the EHoA region.
Month V
Week 17 – Week 20
· Consolidate input from the Regional Consultative Workshop.
· Coordinate and facilitate a Validation Workshop involving key stakeholders in the EHoA region.
Month VI
Week 21 – Week 24
· Produce a report (maximum 45 pages) with key findings and
recommendations as per the data collected from the mapping exercise. The
report would include good practices in the region that could be
replicated or up-scaled and key bottlenecks that hinder implementation
of the policies and highlight those that may slow down the
implementation of other global, continental and regional frameworks
including the GCM objectives, SDGS, and Agenda 2063.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International
Relations, International Development, or a related field from an
accredited academic institution; or
University degree in the above fields with three years of relevant professional experience.
Advanced research, writing, outreach and communications skills
with previous experience in conducting research or assessments in the
field of migration.
Experience in data management, including good knowledge on databases and electronic tools.
Experience in working with governmental or non- governmental institutions, more so in the EHoA region.
Previous experience in implementing activities related to migration management in BMM countries is advantageous.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter
indicating the Position Title and Vacancy Number with three professional
referees, and their contacts (both email and telephone) to
International Organization for Migration (IOM), RO Human Resources
Department, via e-mail:**********
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CLOSING DATE: 2nd December 2020
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NOTE
NO FEE:The International Organization for Migration
(IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not
concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.
Posting period:
From: 26.11.2020 to 02.12.2020
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