International Organization for Migration Consultant- National Migration Data & Governance Jobs in Nigeria
International Organization for Migration Consultant- National Migration Data & Governance Jobs in Nigeria
Core Functions / Responsibilities:The consultant will conduct a comprehensive capacity assessment of the four key Migration Data Management driven MDAs: National Population Commission (NPC), National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), including a review of existing policies, procedures, and guidelines related to data governance within each organization to Identify gaps and areas for improvement in terms of data collection methodologies, data quality, and data sharing mechanisms to provide recommendations for enhancing capacity, including training programs, resource allocation, and collaboration opportunities.
The consultant in close coordination with the migration data management working group and relevant MDAs, will coordinate the review of the National Migration Data Management Strategy (2013) to align with current trends, challenges, and international best practices and develop a revised document that includes clear objectives, measurable targets, and implementation timelines.
The consultant will carry out a revision of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between relevant MDAs and develop a revised MoU that reflects a clear agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and data sharing.
Main Responsibilities:
Submit a detailed inception report including work plans that cover mapping of the membership of the Migration Data Management Working Group (MDWG), responsibility and mandate as well as preparatory documents detailing emerging migration trends and development.
Facilitate the review and validation process of the National Migration Data Management Strategy with the MDWG and the relevant MDAs.
Conduct capacity building needs assessment of the key migration agencies (Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), National Population Commission (NPC), National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on migration data management detailing strengths, weaknesses, gaps and actionable recommendation areas for improvement in the existing data collection methodologies, data quality, and data cooperation and coordination mechanisms and align them to regional and global best practices.
Develop capacity building plans following the needs assessment for each of the institutions.
Facilitate capacity building and training sessions of the MDWG and relevant MDAs to enhance stakeholders' understanding of effective data governance principles and strengthened coordination mechanisms.
Produce a revised Memorandum of Understanding between migration date generating Ministries, departments and Agencies reflecting the latest developments in migration data governance and outlining enhanced coordination mechanisms
and responsibilities.
Provide standard draft reports of the workshops and meetings for IOM’s review and inputs.
Provide a final report capturing IOM’s review and inputs.
First deliverable: Submit detailed inception report including a detailed workplan for the consultancy.
Education, Experience And/Or Skills Required
Post graduate degree from an accredited academic institution or university in Migration studies, International Development, Public Policy or related field with fifteen years of progressive working experience (Twenty years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in Nigeria on migration data governance, policy analysis and development related to migration, migration management and governance.
Demonstrated, proven technical knowledge to the thematic focus of the consultancy experience in developing comprehensive frameworks or guidelines on data governance and management.
Demonstrated experience in conducting capacity assessments, strategy development, and policy analysis.
Demonstrated experience in drafting fact-based migration data and governance documents, including strategic migration data analysis, policy development and implementation is required.
Knowledge of international best practices and standards on migration governance, migration data collection, analysis and dissemination.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Solid understanding of migration related issues in the Nigerian context.
Previous experience similar assignment with IOM, or other UN agencies is an advantage.
Previous migration data centred work experience is an advantage.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written).
How to Apply
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