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 Consultant - Missing Migrants Assessment: Mauritania will develop a Missing Migrant Assessment for Mauritania that will provide the government and its partners with a comprehensive overview of the institutional architecture and operational procedures related to the clarification of the fate and whereabouts of missing migrants, as well as identify challenges and gaps that can be addressed through capacity-building initiatives.
This assessment is part of the project “Capacity Building of Missing Migrant National Focal Points in Rabat Process Partner Countries, Phase 1 (Mauritania and The Gambia)”, funded by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The project aims to strengthen the capacities of government-designated missing migrants national focal points (NFPs) and other key government officials in Mauritania and The Gambia, promoting a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to missing migrants.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
This assessment is part of the project “Capacity Building of Missing Migrant National Focal Points in Rabat Process Partner Countries, Phase 1 (Mauritania and The Gambia)”, funded by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Tasks to be performed under this contract
To inform the assessment, the consultant will carry out desktop research of relevant publications, data, legislation and documents. In addition, the consultant will travel to Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, Mauritania to conduct key informant interviews with government officials and other stakeholders and observe disembarkation sites. The consultant will work with an IOM technical expert on information management systems who will prepare this particular chapter of the assessment. It is possible that the consultant will also have to work alongside a national consultant.
The consultant will be expected to present the finding and recommendations of the assessment to the National Task Force on Missing Migrants and incorporate the feedback received from the Task Force as well as input from other partners into the assessment.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Country context and background to the assessment;Regulatory framework applicable to migration and missing migrants;Administrative and governance structures (including an overview of institutions with responsibilities related to missing migrants in Mauritania);Operations (with a focus on the search for and identification of missing migrants, including the recovery, identification and burial of deceased migrants);Information management and information and communications technology (ICT) systems (to be conducted by an IOM in-house expert); and,Summary of recommendations.
Education
Experience
- Extensive experience working on missing persons, including missing migrants;
- Demonstrated experience liaising with government officials on issues related to missing migrants, particularly with governments in Africa;
- Experience working with humanitarian organizations addressing missing migrants issues is a strong advantage;
- Proven experience in developing institutional assessments;
Skills
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this consultancy, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
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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