Consultant – Migration Policy Data

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I. POSITION INFORMATION
Position titleConsultant – Migration Policy Data
Duty stationLesotho
Organizational unitProgram
Appointment typeConsultant (3 months)
Reports directly toNational Programme Officer
VACANCY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Estimated start dateApril 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

 DeliverablesDuration
1Orientation meeting with IOM Lesotho / MGI team (physical or virtual)1 April 2021
2Conduct 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
3Present the follow-up assessment and proposed timeframe to the stakeholders in Lesotho (IOM Lesotho to organize the meeting)  27 April 2021
4Conduct interview with the relevant stakeholders and update the MGI matrix to reflect the situation as of 20211-31 May 2021
5Submit the draft to IOM Lesotho and MGI team for feedback31 May 2021
6Present the initial findings and key recommendations under the MGI matrix to the key stakeholders3-4 June 2021
7Work on the update of the MGI score for 2021 with the stakeholders3-4 June 2021
8Submit the revised MGI report, matrix and score to IOM Lesotho and MGI team18 June 2021
9Submit the final MGI report, matrix and score to IOM Lesotho and MGI team25 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.

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