Consultant (Regional Mapping of Migration Policies)
International Organization For Migration (IOM)
Job Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 173 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:
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- Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility
- Advance understanding of migration issues
- Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
- Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.
- Conduct 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate and facilitate a Validation Workshop involving key stakeholders in the EHoA region.
- Produce a report - maximum 50 pages, with key findings, good practices and recommendations as per the data collected from the mapping exercise.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- 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 five 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 is advantageous.