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A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – CONSULTANCY

Reference Number: IOMKE/CFA/009/2015

Title: Migration Consultant

Duty Station Nairobi with travel within the region to Djibouti, Somaliland, Puntland and

Ethiopia.

Duration: 5 months

Closing Date: 23 March 2015

1. Nature of the consultancy: The Regional Mixed Migration Program is based in IOM-Kenya, and covers the Horn of Africa by improving the protection of migrants. As part of this project support to the Migration Response Centers (MRCs) in locations across Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somaliland, and Puntland.

Objective:The consultant will contribute to this project by visiting and assessing the capacity and gaps of the Migration Response Centers, supporting IOM and MRC staff, as well as contributing to the overall activities of Phase V. Specifically, this will include, among other things, supporting the Regional Mixed Migration Coordinator with achieving two Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – one on information sharing among governments, and another on regulating the movement of persons across borders. These SOPs will be drafted by and endorsed by governments and for their use. The consultant will work with the regional Mixed Migration team to achieve this component of the project.

2. IOM Project to which the Consultancy is contributing:

CT.0796 “Horn/Gulf of Aden/Yemen: Improving Protection of Migrants – Phase V”

3. Tasks to be performed under this contract:

1) Visit, assess registration, data collection, awareness raising, migrant assistance and assisted voluntary return (AVR), and contribute to overall regional strategy of the Migration Response Centers (MRCs) in

Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Puntland.

2) Review and assess Migration Response Center overall administrative capacities, structures, staffing, data analysis, and challenges, and design and deliver training to IOM and MRC staff based on findings.

4) Work with governments and IOM to produce Standard Operating Procedures on Information Sharing.

5) Work with governments and IOM to produce Standard Operating Procedures on Regulating Movement of Persons.

6) Support design and delivery of curriculum and agenda to the overall planning and implementation of training for government immigration officers on use of the above mentioned SOPs the reference should be adjusted after the repeated task is remove) in line with human rights and protection standards.

7) Support for coordination and planning of the 5^th Meeting of the Regional Committee on Mixed Migration.

4. Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment.

a) Draft assessment and training / agenda for Migration Response Centers

b) Plan of Action and Recommendations for the Migration Response Centers based on Assessment.

c) SOPs on Information Sharing

d) SOPs on Regulation of Movement

e) Training materials and agenda, participant list, pre and post training questionnaire of government immigration officers.

f) Overall report on gaps and recommendations and regional strategy of MRCs

5. Realistic delivery dates and schedule of payments tied to results:

InstallationDate Deliverable Required 1^st (20%) 30 April 2015 Draft Assessment and Training Agenda for MRCs 2^nd (20%) 31 May 2015 Plan of Action, Recommendations, Training Report 3^rd (20%) 30 June 2015 SOP on Information Sharing 4^th (20%) 31 July 2015 SOP on Regulation Movement 5^th (20%) 31 August 2015 Overall report of consultancy & regional strategy MRC report

6. Performance indicators for evaluation of results (value of services rendered in relation to their cost).

Final MRC Report, two SOPs and all required documents / actions delivered on time and in line with IOM’s expectations regarding high quality and professionalism.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

· takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;

· works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;

· promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;

· takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;

· plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within area of responsibility;

· displays mastery of subject matter;

· contributes to a collegial team environment;

· creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);

· incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

· displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

· works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

· ability to travel frequently to remote, hardship locations for extended periods of time on short notice.

Technical

· delivers on set objectives on hardship situations;

· effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;

· works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution

· preferably in Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Law

or related field;

· five years of professional experience (or seven years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in project monitoring and evaluation);

· Background in Migration, Protection

· previous experiences with IOM and with UN specialized agencies an advantage;

· experience in liaising with national and international organizations.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Somali/Amharic, Arabic, and/or local languages an advantage.