Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Project Context and Scope
The "Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration" project aims to increase the formal employment of Syrians under Temporary Protection, persons under International Protection and Turkish citizens, and to strengthen the harmonization process in Türkiye.
Activity 4.3.4, implemented under the project, aims to contribute to the enhancement of social cohesion between migrants and host communities in Türkiye through an improved and localized implementation of the National Action Plan on Harmonization. In this framework, the activity seeks to strengthen the capacity of Provincial Directorates of Migration Management to analyse, prioritize and plan local-level social cohesion solutions aligned with national strategies.
The primary objective of the Local Harmonization Action Plans is to analyse the current situation in the fields of migration and harmonization at the provincial level, strengthen coordination among public institutions, develop policy recommendations based on local needs, and support the effective implementation of the Presidency of Migration Management's local harmonization policies.
To this end, Local Harmonization Action Plans will be prepared for 20 provinces with a holistic perspective, covering the activities of all units of the Directorate General of Harmonization and Communication of the Presidency of Migration Management, as well as activities identified by local stakeholders, in order to address social cohesion needs at the provincial level and provide locally specific solutions.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
LMI - Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration project
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
- Academic degree in Migration Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, Sociology, Social Work, Business Administration, or other relevant departments within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.
Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in migration studies, social cohesion policies, or related fields.
- In-depth knowledge of migration and social cohesion issues at the local level.
- In-depth knowledge of the functions of governmental institutions and civil society organizations at the local level.
- In-depth knowledge of the local dynamics of migration management in the provinces designated for field visits and direct implementation (see Duty Station of the Consultancy section). The consultant is expected to have prior working experience in at least one of the above-listed provinces (see Duty Station of the Consultancy section). Candidates with prior working experience in both assigned provinces will be given priority.
- Prior experience in preparing action plans or other policy documents.
- Professional experience in working with academics and relevant public institutions. Previous working experience with the Presidency of Migration Management, Provincial Directorates of Migration Management, and/or Governorates (Provincial Authorities) is an asset.
- Prior experience in workshop/training facilitation and field research reporting is an asset.
Languages
For this consultancy, fluency in English and Turkish is required.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.