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 Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme – Labour Mobility and Regional Integration for Safe, Orderly and Humane Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa – is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme aims to strengthen labour migration governance, promote ethical recruitment, enhance protection of migrant workers and their families, and facilitate safe and regular labour mobility pathways that contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, particularly for youth and women.
In Rwanda, under the BRMM programme, IOM has implemented the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Through a combination of entrepreneurship training, business development support, mentorship, and seed funding, the YBI programme aims to strengthen youth-led enterprises and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Under the BRMM programme in Rwanda, IOM implemented the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiative in 2024 and 2025 to support young entrepreneurs in developing viable business ideas and strengthening their entrepreneurial skills. Through a structured incubation process, participants received business development training, mentorship, and coaching to refine their business concepts and prepare business plans. Selected winners were subsequently awarded seed funding to support the establishment and growth of their businesses.
Following the successful implementation of the YBI programme, IOM seeks to assess its outcomes and longer-term impact on beneficiaries who participated in the 2024 and 2025 cohorts. The tracer study will examine the extent to which participants have applied the skills and knowledge acquired through the programme, established or expanded their businesses, created employment opportunities, and improved their economic well-being. The findings will inform future programming, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to the sustainability and scalability of youth entrepreneurship interventions under the BRMM programme.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion/ Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), project code LM.0659
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Country
Target Respondents
Sample Size
RWANDA | YBI participants | 158
Under the direct supervision of the LMI Officer (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit) and in coordination with the Regional Programme Officer, the enumerators will:
- Attend a half-day briefing and training session on data collection tools, ethical considerations, and interview techniques.
- Conduct phone-based interviews with beneficiaries using tablets.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained from all respondents prior to interviews.
- Accurately record all responses and ensure completeness of data.
- Participate in daily debrief sessions with the supervisor for progress updates.
- Support preliminary data cleaning and validation at the end of the data collection period.
- Adhere to IOM’s Code of Conduct and data protection principles throughout the assignment.
Number of Days
Enumerator training/briefing | 0.5 day (half day)
Field data collection | 3.5 days
Data cleaning and submission | 1 day
Total | 5 days
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Completed and verified survey questionnaires for the assigned sample
- Summary of key observations or issues encountered during data collection.
- Cleaned dataset submitted to IOM within the agreed timeline.
Education
- Minimum of a High School certificate is required and Diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field is desirable
Experience
- Prior experience in field data collection, preferably in development or humanitarian surveys (highly required).
- Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, ODK) (highly required)
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and gender considerations.
- Resident or familiar with the target location (advantageous).
Languages
- Proficiency in Kinyarwanda(required) and English(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.
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