International Organization for Migration Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Jobs in South Africa

International Organization for Migration Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Jobs in South Africa

Project Context and Scope:

In March 2020, SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour and Social Partners adopted the SADC Labour Migration Action Plan (LMAP) (2020-2025) as the blueprint to facilitate cooperation on labour migration management in the region.

The Action Plan is premised on the understanding that effectively managed labour migration can benefit all countries by promoting the transfer and upgrading of skills, as well as matching of labour supply and demand for regional development and integration.

In line with the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020-2030), the plan prioritizes protecting and ensuring the well-being of migrant workers and providing them with better opportunities to meaningfully contribute to their countries of origin and destination.

It is an essential component of efforts to progressively eliminate obstacles to the free movement of capital and labour, goods and services, and of the people of the Region generally, in line with Article 5 (2)d of the SADC Treaty. Its key objectives are as follows:

To strengthen labour migration policies and regulatory systems for better labour migration governance;

To protect migrant workers’ rights and improve advocacy and awareness of their contribution to development and regional integration; and

To enhance the participation of migrant workers in socio-economic development processes in countries of origin and destination.

The LMAP is an integral part of the SADC Regional Migration Policy Framework (RMPF) (2022-2030), which was adopted by the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) in July 2022. The RMPF serves as a practical, non-binding guide for coordination on migration in the region.

It is aligned to regional and global guidelines and standards pertaining to migration, including the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda 2030; the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM); and the African Union (AU) Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA) and Plan of Action (2018-2030).

In addition to labour migration, the other thematic areas covered by the RMPF include border governance; migration and development; diaspora engagement and remittances; and irregular migration.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: ARMP SA.

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment (Category B Consultants):

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Southern Africa, and in close coordination with the Protection and Assistance (PXD) Division in Geneva/HQ and working closely with RTSs, RPLO and RPDO in the Regional Office for Southern Africa the consultant will engage in the following tasks:

Project/ programme development, reporting and evaluation support:

Review project proposals developed by COs in the region, and provide regular updates to the concerned HQs Division on projects endorsed.

Support regional and multi-country programme and project development in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), where available.

Review narrative donor reports submitted by Country Offices, according to the procedures specified in the IOM Project Handbook.

Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyze and share best practices with relevant HQ Divisions and COs.

Strategic planning, thematic guidance and policy support:

Monitor developments in the thematic area, in close collaboration with the Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (RPLO), where available, COs and relevant HQs Departments.

Contribute to the identification of emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and contribute to the development of thematic policies and reports.

Contribute to the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the RPLO, COs and relevant HQs Division(s).

Act as a thematic resource person providing general support

to Country Offices (COs) in the region. Contribute to developing the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area through a combination on-the-job mentoring, and coaching, and general thematic support.

Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level and providing general technical support upon request from the field in coordination with the RPLO.

Support thematic input regional strategic planning exercises, and provide support for country level strategic planning, as required and in collaboration with other RTSs and other key RO personnel.

Deliverables:

Project/ programme development, reporting and evaluation support:

Time frame Action Responsibility

26-30 June 2023 Submission of inception report based on desk review - Consultant

3 July-18 August 2023 Data collection and consultations with Member States (including field visits to selected countries) - Consultant

21-25 August 2023 Development and submission of draft evaluation report to Secretariat - Consultant

27-29 September 2023 Presentation of draft evaluation report to SADC Technical Committee on Labour Migration - Consultant

6 October 2023 Submission of final evaluation report to Secretariat - Consultant

20-22 November 2023 Presentation of report to SADC Technical Committee on Employment and Labour - Secretariat and consultant

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The following will form the basis of review of the consultant’s performance: see table above.

The consultant will be required to ensure reporting against measurable indicators. These indicators should reflect the consultant’s commitment to delivering quality outputs in a timely manner, aligned to the agreed methodology as proposed in the inception report.

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Human Rights, Migration Governance, International Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of 5-years of relevant professional experience; or

University degree in the above fields with a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

At least five years of professional experience in migrant protection and assistance, with proven successful experience in:

Project/ programme development, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation

Policy analysis, development, conceptualization of strategic planning approaches, policy and practical recommendations on issues relating to migrant protection

Capacity building on counter-trafficking and broader protection considerations

Excellent knowledge of IOM’s approach to protection and assistance, the the GCM, the 2030 Agenda, and other relevant frameworks and approaches;

Demonstrated international experience as well as experience with an international development organisation or a reputable non-governmental organization on protection, as well as policy/strategy development issues;

Experience in the Southern African Region a distinct advantage;

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and web-based applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in English, with:

Cover letter/ Letter of motivation, clearly specifying suitability to the role and relevant experience.

Detailed curriculum vitae, including three referees (preferably former direct supervisors) and email addresses.

Technical proposal, not more than 5 pages comprising detailed methodology and workplan.

All-inclusive financial quotation/proposal relating to this assignment in USD.

All applications indicating the position title in the subject line must be submitted on or before 25 June 2023 via e-mail to pretoriacvs@iom.int.

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