I. POSITION INFORMATION | |
Position title | Consultant – Migration Policy Data |
Duty station | Lesotho |
Organizational unit | Program |
Appointment type | Consultant (3 months) |
Reports directly to | National Programme Officer |
VACANCY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION | |
Estimated start date | April 1 2021 |
II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. In 2015, IOM developed the Migration Governance Framework (MiGOF), the only internationally agreed definition of well-managed migration1. The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) were subsequently developed in order to operationalize the MiGOF.
The MGI is a baseline assessment tool on national migration governance structures, consisting of a set of 90 indicators that help identify policy levers that can be used to strengthen migration governance. The overall objective of the MGI is to help countries strengthen their migration governance in their respective contexts based on their priorities. Since 2015, 68 countries have embarked on the MGI process at country level, and 10 countries at local level for a total of 16 assessments.
In 2020 – 2021, IOM will pilot the first “MGI country level follow-up assessments” in 10 countries. The MGI follow-up assessments aim to show the progress that each country has made on the policy domains covered by the MGI since the first assessment as well as to help ensure that the information collected through the MGI is up to date. The main results of this exercise are summarized in an updated report highlighting the changes that have taken place since its first iteration. The updated report will also include a section assessing COVID-19 policies from a migration governance perspective and a section on final recommendations based on a set of selected MGI elements. In 2018 of MGI assessment, Lesotho undertook a comprehensive national review that resulted in the MGI profile2. The MGI follow-up assessment will evaluate progress since the MGI profile was published. For this process, IOM will hire a consultant to support the data collection in Lesotho, including both a review of available secondary information and liaising with national institutions and counterparts, in the modalities defined by the IOM country office, to update the information related to an established set of indicators. The consultant will also draft and review the MGI report, integrating comments received from IOM and government counterparts.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The overall objective of this consultancy is to support the MGI follow-up assessment of Lesotho in coordination with the IOM country office and following the process and methodology defined by IOM’s MGI team.
The consultant will conduct the following tasks:
1. Support the organization of an induction meeting with the government to present what MGI follow-up assessments are and agree with the government on how to implement the initiative.
2. Conduct a review of secondary literature and publicly available documents on the relevant regulatory and legal framework for migration governance, as well as existing public policies and strategies relevant to migration with a specific focus on progress since MGI assessment in 2018
3. Conduct interviews with key actors on public policy and migration
governance to identify progress and developments since the MGI assessment in 2018 assessment as well as other relevant information;
4. Update the national MGI matrix from 2018 with the required relevant information for all 90+ indicators collected through tasks 1 and 2
5. Complete the COVID-19 module within the matrix based on existing literature
and publicly available documentation
6. Support the mission in presenting the results of the research to the Government
7. Update the matrix to integrate feedback received from IOM (both from the Country Mission in Lesotho and the MGI team at HQ)
8. Conduct 3-5 semi-structured interviews with key government counterparts on areas identified as priorities using the selected set of MGI elements.
9. Prepare the MGI updated report highlighting key progress and development since 2018 as well as information based on the COVID-19 module and recommendations based on the MGI elements interviews
10. Support the organization of an inter-ministerial/multi-stakeholder consultation to present the draft MGI follow-up assessment, liaising with the
MGI team as needed
11. Compile possible inputs from the Government to present in the MGI updated report
12. Integrate comments from the consultation into the MGI updated report and matrix as applicable
The proposed consultancy should also include the following:
• Regular follow-up meetings with IOM will be held during the implementation of the project. The consultant shall integrate the recommendations,
suggestions and changes proposed or requested by IOM into the products presented.
• IOM will collaborate by providing all relevant information they have in their files and database.
Methodology
IOM will provide the selected person with the country matrix from 2018 as well as the template for the updated MGI report.
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
1. Drafting the document (matrix) containing the responses for the MGI
follow up assessment with due justifications and references, as well as
the COVID module
2. Sharing a document containing the summary of interviews with government institutions
3. Updating the responses for the MGI follow up assessment and the COVID module with due justifications and references, integrating the comments received by IOM
4. Drafting the MGI updated report, including the COVID module and recommendations based on the selected sets of elements
5. Revising MGI updated report by integrating the comments received by IOM
Deliverables
The following does not have to be included in the report but shall be shared with IOM Lesotho:
• All notes from meetings with stakeholders, including a list of all respondents in consultations, interviews, and other meetings.
• All references and sources consulted.
• Any other material relevant to the assignment
Deliverables | Duration | |
1 | Orientation meeting with IOM Lesotho / MGI team (physical or virtual) | 1 April 2021 |
2 | Conduct desk review of the secondary literature from available policies and legal framework, other relevant documents on migration governance and thematic issues of migration management in Lesotho | 1-30 April 2021 |
3 | Present the follow-up assessment and proposed timeframe to the stakeholders in Lesotho (IOM Lesotho to organize the meeting) | 27 April 2021 |
4 | Conduct interview with the relevant stakeholders and update the MGI matrix to reflect the situation as of 2021 | 1-31 May 2021 |
5 | Submit the draft to IOM Lesotho and MGI team for feedback | 31 May 2021 |
6 | Present the initial findings and key recommendations under the MGI matrix to the key stakeholders | 3-4 June 2021 |
7 | Work on the update of the MGI score for 2021 with the stakeholders | 3-4 June 2021 |
8 | Submit the revised MGI report, matrix and score to IOM Lesotho and MGI team | 18 June 2021 |
9 | Submit the final MGI report, matrix and score to IOM Lesotho and MGI team | 25 June 2021 |
*The receipt and approval of each deliverable is subject to approval from IOM.
Payment Schedule
Total fee, inclusive of all travel and related costs, not subject to any deductions, will be paid to the consultant as follows;
• 40 % upon submission of the Deliverable 1, 2 and 3
• 40 % upon the satisfactory completion of Deliverable 4, 5, and 6
• 20 % upon satisfactory completion of the Deliverable 7, 8 and 9
Performance indicators for evaluation of results
• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in these ToR
• Quality of the progress report and updated matrix
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
University degree in migration studies, social sciences, politics, communication or law, International Affairs or any related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
• At least two (2) years of experience on public policy issues related to migration, human rights, local governance.
• Strong background in migration policy in Lesotho, experience/knowledge in government structures in Lesotho is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; experience with policy-oriented documents and publications (ideally for international/regional organizations) is an advantage.
• Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.
V. LANGUAGES | |
Required (specify the required knowledge) | Advantageous |
Fluency in English language is required. | Good working knowledge of Sesotho |
VI. COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
• 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.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
• 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.
How to Apply
Applications must be sent to IOM Lesotho Admin [email protected] by 15th
March 2021. Applications should contain:
• Letter of Motivation
• Technical Proposal
• Financial Proposal
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of previous similar work Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.