International Organization for Migration Consultant – Durable Solutions Strategy Review Jobs in Kenya

International Organization for Migration Consultant – Durable Solutions Strategy Review Jobs in Kenya

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 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:

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Through a team of specialists, the Regional Office supports the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken by country offices and regional programmes.

Durable solutions are critical to post-conflict countries’ recovery and sustainable development, which requires comprehensive and effective recovery and development strategies and programmes (UNSG, 2011). It is important to note that finding solutions to displacement is a process rather than a specific endpoint.

Purpose of the Research

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Policy and Programmes Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis Specialist, the incumbent will produce a mapping and analysis of the durable solutions landscape in the EHoA region, analyzing the linkages between global, regional and country level policies, strategies, initiatives and platforms on durable solutions.

The study will also provide policy recommendations and guidance that contextualize IOM’s approach to global "Partnerships for Supporting Sustainable Solutions to Internal Displacement” within the EHoA region. The report is expected to provide a coherent strategy for IOM’s engagement within country and regional level frameworks based along the five principals outlined in the document "Partnerships for Supporting Sustainable Solutions to Internal Displacement”, specifically:

Community driven, locally led development solutions

Enhanced data, data partnerships and joint analysis for solutions

Strengthening governance systems and the policy environment

Investing in displacement prevention, through preparedness, anticipatory action, early warning and reducing disaster risk

Placing protection at the center1 and ensuring the continuum of protection and respect and promotion of human rights2 throughout the solutions continuum that is rooted in a rights-based approach

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

First deliverable – a meeting with RO Nairobi EPC and agreement on the final scope of the review and final deadlines for deliverables two, three and four.

Second deliverable - A first draft of the mapping study which provides an analysis of the durable solutions landscape in EHoA region - including policies, frameworks, and platforms. The mapping study will cover the 12 countries in the EHoA region that are members of the EAC and IGAD: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, the Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda. EAC and IGAD's policies and platforms on durable solution will also analyzed. The key objective of the mapping study is to analyze the linkages between global, regional and country level policies, strategies, initiatives and platforms on durable solutions. It will also identify innovations applied by countries with respect to implementing the regional and global policies and frameworks as well as gaps. The study is also expected to provide

a way forward for the second deliverable which is a regional strategic engagement plan.

Third deliverable - A first draft regional strategic engagement plan for IOM’s durable solutions approach to support member states and RECs. The regional engagement strategy will map out key trends, policies and entry points that guide IOM's durable solutions in the region, explaining their linkages to global frameworks and the added value of the organization in the area of durable Solutions. The strategy will be developed based on the mapping study.

Fourth & Final deliverable - A final version of both documents (mapping study and regional strategic engagement plan).

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Preliminary draft mapping and analysis of all relevant policies, frameworks and platforms on Durable Solutions in the IGAD and EAC regions which includes:

Mapping and analysis of linkages and gaps between country, regional and global frameworks;

Mapping of key stakeholders of each of the frameworks;

Identifies best practices and innovations in country & regional frameworks that should be replicated.

Preliminary draft of regional strategic framework which:

Identifies and analyzes key trends and policies in global, regional and country level durable solutions frameworks and how they link to IOM’s global durable solutions framework;

Identifies key entry points and areas for further investment by IOM at the country and regional level;

Prioritizes IOM’s engagement within policies, frameworks and platforms throughout the region;

Contextualizes IOM’s global durable solutions strategy for the region and explains IOM’s added value at the country and regional level.

Education and Experience

A minimum of an advanced university degree in a social science with a specialization on displacement, migration studies, focus on the African continent, research methods, or another related field;

At least 10 years of professional policy- oriented research and working experience with the UN/INGO system;

Solid, in-depth understanding of IOM’s mandate and work on migration;

Track record of research and publications on migration, community stabilization and durable solutions or preferably all three areas combined;

Track record of effective coordination with multiple stakeholders for research on migration, community stabilization, durable solutions or preferably all three areas combined;

Solid work experience in the East and Horn of Africa region in research on migration, community stabilization, durable solutions is an added advantage;

Experience working with IGAD/EAC and their member states on areas related to migration, community stabilization, durable solutions is an added advantage; VI. SKILLS

Ability to collate and synthesize a wide range of literature from multiple sources in an easily comprehensible, accurate and intelligible manner;

Ability to extract information from a wide range of literature from multiple sources, summarize and analyze it and present it in a succinct, relevant, and well-defined manner, tailored to the needs of the Organization.

Languages

Required: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French; and/or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for Application Number (CFA No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: ronairobihrdrec@iom.int

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