Current Calls for Experts

Posting Date: 14/03/2023
Reference number: CfE0323/F822/Proposal Development and Drafting Expert
Deadline for Applications: 17/04/2023
Duty Station: home based
Contract Duration: varies
THIS CALL IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ONLY

Organisational overview

Background

ICMPD’s Project Development team is creating a pool of experienced project proposal drafters to support its project development and resource mobilisation efforts. Substantial number of project proposals are developed on a rolling basis throughout the year for various geographic regions where ICMPD operates (https://www.icmpd.org/about-us/icmpd-regions): Eastern Europe and Central Asia, West Africa, Mediterranean, Silk Routes, as well as Western Balkans and Türkiye, and Pan-Africa Initiatives. Some proposals are also developed for ICMPD Member States and EU countries. The most prominent thematic areas are the following: border management and security, trafficking in human beings, migration management/governance, migration and development, return and reintegration, legal and labour migration, irregular migration, integration and social cohesion in particular in relation to refugees and migrants. Further areas linked with migration such as environment and climate change, technology and innovation, private sector engagement, child protection, youth, civil society engagement, including diaspora organisations, skills building and training are notable. The proposals are usually focused on activities related to technical assistance to governments in the countries of origin, transit and destination, capacity development, technical assistance, research and policy development. The identified suitable experts from the pool will be mobilised, usually on medium to short notice to provide targeted assistance to the assigned ICMPD project development team.

Objective

Provide targeted support to the ICMPD project development team, focussed on the development and drafting of a project proposal, addressing migration issues.

Tasks

The list of exact tasks to be completed by the Expert will vary depending on a concrete proposal and will be defined in the terms of reference as part of a contract. The non-exclusive list of tasks is listed below:

Conducting project proposal-related research and outreach to selected stakeholders on behalf of ICMPD;
Support to project conceptualisation: carrying out situation/problem/stakeholder analysis, risk assessment, developing theory of change, logical framework, outlining project set-up, governance and organizational structure;
Drafting description of action, including objectives, outcomes, outputs, project work plan, timeline;
Developing a project budget;
Developing templates, graphs and other relevant elements for the proposal;
Setting up and supporting internal and external meetings and coordination activities;
Regular report to the project development team, as required.

Deliverables

The complete list of deliverables to be provided by the Expert will vary depending on a concrete proposal and be defined in terms of reference as part of a contract. Normally, a drafted project proposal, including the description of action, timeline, log frame and budget in English (in some cases in French or German).

Maximum number of working days

Will vary depending on specific assignment

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to the assigned member in the project development team who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements

Master’s Degree in relevant discipline(s), such as migration, development and/or area studies, international relations, political science, public administration, etc.

Specific requirements

Solid track record of developing and drafting winning project proposals with major bilateral and multilateral donors such as the EU and EU countries, FCDO, USAID, UN, World Bank, etc.
At least 5 years of experience of working on migration issues in management roles with an international organisation and /or public administration and/or specialised consultancy.
Project management experience.
Field/country/regional work experience as related to countries and regions where ICMPD operates is a major advantage.

Language skills

Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French, German and/or other languages is an advantage

Administrative Information

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to projectdevelopment@icmpd.org.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.
The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 02/03/2023

Reference number: F431/National Expert

Deadline for Applications: N/A

Duty Station: Home-based (when necessary with missions in Türkiye)

Contract Duration: Depending on the assignments to be proposed

Organisational Overview

Project Background

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) has currently been implementing an EU-funded Technical Assistance Project for “Supporting the Institutional Capacity of the National Coordination and Joint Risk Analysis Centre (NACORAC)”. The project’s implementation period is 24 months (between May 2022 and April 2024) and the main beneficiary is the NACORAC Department under the Directorate General of Provincial Administration (DGPA) of the Ministry of the Interior (MoI) in Türkiye.

The overall objective of the Project is to support progress on alignment with EU acquis and improve Türkiye’s institutional capacity on integrated border management (IBM) as regards Chapter 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security) and the specific objective is to improve inter-service cooperation on IBM through support to the institutional capacity and the operationalisation of NACORAC in line with EU standards.

NACORAC currently acts under the MoI’s DGPA as a national risk analysis centre, which is tasked with receiving border management related data from all relevant national stakeholders in Türkiye and with producing and sharing border management risk analysis outputs with all relevant national stakeholders. The Project basically aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of NACORAC and its inter-operability with relevant public institutions.

Main Project Activities:

The following actions are envisaged under the Project:

Development of a road map to guide and support the operability of NACORAC on the basis of a comprehensive gaps and needs analysis
Establishment of a baseline for inter-agency coordination and cooperation; awareness raising among relevant public institutions on NACORAC and promoting technical level dialogue and consultations with relevant institutions in order to put in place the necessary conditions for operability of NACORAC
Establishment of an overall framework for NACORAC to establish partnerships with inter-governmental stakeholders and international partners in order to promote intra-agency and inter-agency cooperation
Strengthening the knowledge and experience of staff assigned to NACORAC through various capacity building activities
Establishment of a Data and Risk Analysis Library system for further supporting the functioning of NACORAC
Supporting NACORAC for collecting data and conducting data and risk analysis in order to facilitate production of the first annual risk analyses report
Strengthening the physical institutional infrastructure for ensuring uninterrupted functioning of NACORAC

Objective of the Assignment:

The National Expert will be mainly expected to support implementation of the project activities by:

drafting concept notes for the implementation of project activities,
developing implementation tools such as inter-agency protocols, data security policy documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs);
delivering Border Management Risk Analysis trainings (including development of training materials and e-learning materials)
providing her/his inputs for specific project outputs,
participating to and facilitating some project events.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced degree in a relevant field,
Preferably at least 5-year experience in the context of integrated border management and risk analysis and data analysis,
Extensive knowledge on the EU best practices on border management risk analysis
Experience in working with law enforcement bodies or customs authorities tasked with border management will be a strong asset,
A strong network with the EU Border Management Institutions/Authorities,
Extensive experience in drafting analytical papers, concept notes and strategies,
Experience in conducting capacity building activities including training material development in the field of risk analysis (FRONTEX certification is an asset)
Extensive experience in facilitating workshops and consultation meetings,
Strong experience in working with international partners,
Strong experience in using data analysis tools,
Proficiency in (verbal/written) in English,
Excellent drafting skills.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their up-to-date CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to nacoracproject@icmpd.org

Interested experts should also register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website.

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

This call for experts is published to build a pool of experts for the project and thus it will only be possible for the project team to contact the experts who are considered to be recruited for certain project activities. Please apply only if your CV corresponds with the desired profile.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via video-conference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 02/03/2023

Reference number: F431/International Expert

Deadline for Applications: N/A

Duty Station: Home-based (when necessary with missions in Türkiye)

Contract Duration: Depending on the assignments to be proposed

Organisational Overview

Project Background

Main Project Activities:

The following actions are envisaged under the Project:

Development of a road map to guide and support the operability of NACORAC on the basis of a comprehensive gaps and needs analysis
Establishment of a baseline for inter-agency coordination and cooperation; awareness raising among relevant public institutions on NACORAC and promoting technical level dialogue and consultations with relevant institutions in order to put in place the necessary conditions for operability of NACORAC
Establishment of an overall framework for NACORAC to establish partnerships with inter-governmental stakeholders and international partners in order to promote intra-agency and inter-agency cooperation
Strengthening the knowledge and experience of staff assigned to NACORAC through various capacity building activities
Establishment of a Data and Risk Analysis Library system for further supporting the functioning of NACORAC
Supporting NACORAC for collecting data and conducting data and risk analysis in order to facilitate production of the first annual risk analyses report
Strengthening the physical institutional infrastructure for ensuring uninterrupted functioning of NACORAC

Objective of the Assignment:

The International Expert will be mainly expected to support implementation of the project activities by:

drafting concept notes for the implementation of project activities,
developing implementation tools such as inter-agency protocols, data security policy documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs);
delivering Border Management Risk Analysis trainings (including development of training materials and e-learning materials)
providing her/his inputs for specific project outputs,
participating to and facilitating some project events.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced degree in a relevant field,
Preferably at least 5-year experience in the context of integrated border management and risk analysis and data analysis,
Extensive knowledge on the EU best practices on border management risk analysis
Experience in working with law enforcement bodies or customs authorities tasked with border management will be a strong asset,
A strong network with the EU Border Management Institutions/Authorities,
Extensive experience in drafting analytical papers, concept notes and strategies,
Experience in conducting capacity building activities including training material development in the field of risk analysis (FRONTEX certification is an asset)
Extensive experience in facilitating workshops and consultation meetings,
Strong experience in working with international partners,
Strong experience in using data analysis tools,
Proficiency in (verbal/written) in English,
Excellent drafting skills.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their up-to-date CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to nacoracproject@icmpd.org

Interested experts should also register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website.

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via video-conference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 14/02/2023

Reference number: CfE 0123/F353/National Expert

Deadline for Applications: 23/02/2022

Duty Station: Home based / Ankara

Contract Duration: Maximum of 60 working days

THIS CALL IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ONLY

Organisational Overview

Project background

Increasing number of SuTPs in Türkiye over the last decade has gradually shifted Türkiye`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LCHs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LCHs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Based on this background, ENHANCER Project`s overall objective is to contribute to the socio- economic inclusion of the Syrian refugees who are under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) to the local host community (LHC) members through improving employment and livelihood opportunities.

In more details, specific objectives are:

to increase the entrepreneurial activity of SuTP and LHC by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market,
to ensure that local entrepreneurial ecosystems are more effective and inclusive for SuTP and LHC,
to improve policy development related to socio-economic integration of SuTP and coordination of the implementation of those policies at the national, regional and local levels,
to increase employment opportunities of SuTP and LHC through strengthening the performance of market operators.

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, started on January 2020 and will end as of December 2023.

Objective

The expert will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise in operationalization of Digital Platform in coordination with project team and service providers. The harmonization of the Digital Platform system and compliance with ICMPD rules as well as the technical requirements in the service provider’s contract are considered vital and will be ensured by the expert. The Expert will also provide technical coordination during the operation of the LMS.

Task 1: Supporting ENHANCER Project Team for the design of Digital Platform

The expert is required to provide technical assistance to the project by working together with the ENHANCER Team during the design process and development phase of the Digital Platform.

Accordingly, the Expert will be responsible for the technical compliance with the contractual terms of the design. During the Development Phase, s/he is expected to control all reports submitted by the supplier and give feedbacks on the reports within the framework of information technology requirements, attend all technical meetings, take part in all relevant testing operations and approval processes of the technical design and final delivery and provide technical advice where relevant.

Task 2:Provision of technical coordination for the operation of the LMS

The Expert is required to supervise ENHANCER Team in the operation of the LMS. The Expert will follow up the uninterrupted operation and provide maintenance support in coordination with ENHANCER Team and the service provider and to provide technical support in the continuous operation of LMS.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Support to ENHANCER Project Team for the design and development of the Digital Platform
Deliverable 2: Support provided for maintenance of LMS system in coordination with the provider and ENHANCER Team

For the defined deliverable/tasks, the expert is required to provide bi-weekly updates to Senior Project Manager.

Maximum number of working days: 60 days.

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to Ms. Pınar Yapanoğlu, Ms. Deniz Karcı Korfalı, and Mr. Fatih Haspolat who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree (BA or MA) in information technologies, computer science, computer engineering, software/graphic/web-design and/or substantial working experience within related fields,
At least 15 years of professional experience in this technical field,
Prior experience in management of turn-key IT and ICT projects of Government and Private Institutions
Excellent knowledge of developing projects, ERP, IT Management, Network Technologies, Cyber Security Systems, Big Data Systems, etc.
Excellent knowledge of e-learning systems and remote tools,
Prior working experience with international organization and businesses is an asset,
Strong analytical skills and ability to present information in a concise and understandable manner,
Excellent computer proficiency,
Good communication and writing skills,
Ability to meet tight deadlines,
Excellent reporting skills,
Proficiency in Turkish/English.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Administrative Templates (Timesheet, payment claim)
Digital Platform Design Strategy.
Any other relevant documents.

Administrative Information

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference details to this announcement by entitling subject line as “Call for Experts IT_NAME SURNAME” and email to Ms. Melisa Ezgi Can via melisaezgi.can@icmpd.org .

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference. The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 24/01/2023

Reference number: CfE 012023/F427/Human Rights Training STE

Deadline for Applications: 14/02/2023

Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon

Contract Duration: 14 working days

THIS CALL IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ONLY

Organisational overview

Project background

The Netherlands Assistance to Lebanese Border Agencies Lebanon (IBM) – phase V project will support the positioning of the Lebanese border agencies under the lead of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as effective national and regional providers of border management training and capacity development. This will further professionalize border management capacities within Lebanon, and will directly contribute to the development of national and regional states’ border capacities, in addition to facilitating closer functional regional cooperation. It represents a valuable continuation and logical evolution of previous assistance provided by The Netherlands since 2015.

The project will pursue this under three (3) interlinked components respectively at intra-agency, interagency and international levels:

Continued development of the LAF, Land Border Regiments’ Training School
National provision of training with a specific inclusion of maritime port security
Regional training and knowledge exchanges

These will combine to achieve six (6) specific objectives:

Further professionalise border management education and capacities in Lebanon
Enhance national and regional border management capacities
Enhance security at maritime ports with a specific contribution to Beirut Port
Promote the role of women in migration vocational education
Increase regional access to contextualised border learning opportunities
Foster sustainable inter-agency and regional communication and cooperation

Objective

The expert shall conduct a Training of Trainers (ToT) on Human Rights at International Borders in close cooperation with LAF’s IHLHR Directorate for LAF’s Land Border Regiments’ Training School (LBRTS) and other units within LAF and deliver 3 training courses on Human Rights at International Borders.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the expert within this assignment are the following:

Develop a training course on “Human Rights at International Borders” jointly with the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Directorate (IHLHR) at LAF complimenting the existing training course available;
Conduct Training of Trainers on Human Rights at International Borders in close cooperation with LAF’s IHLHR Directorate for a pool of trainers from LAF Land Border Regiments’ Training School (LBRTS) and other units within LAF;
Deliver the developed course along with trainers from LAF to the LAF Land Border Regiments (LBRs).

Deliverables

The expected deliverables to the above mentioned tasks are:

Deliverable 1: Training Course

Development of a training course (2 day course) on Human Rights at International Borders in close coordination with the LAF IHLHR directorate. The course shall be aligned to EU and international standrads in the respective topics addressed and inline with the training guidelines developed by OHCHR. The course is expected to cover the following modules:

Topic 1: Introduction to Human Rights

Introduction to human rights (Concepts and definitions: international human rights law including origins, international framework and characteristics of human rights, state obligations on human rights, structure of human rights bodies and mechanisms)
Key human rights principles at international borders (OHCHR Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders). Human Rights of border officials.
National framework and LAF Code of Conduct and other branches of International Law Gender, migration and human rights

Topic 2: Migrants in vulnerable situations at international borders

Concept of migrants in vulnerable situations
How gender relates and intersects with issues of migrants in vulnerable situations
Identify examples of vulnerable situations in countries of origin, transit and destination

Topic 3: Human rights considerations in interception, rescue and immediate assistance at international borders

Human rights considerations in interception, rescue and immediate assistance at international borders
Use of force continuum and Core considerations concerning the use of force

Topic 4: Human rights-based screening and interviewing at international borders

Screening and interviewing at international borders
Key human rights considerations and practical measures for screening and interviewing
Human rights-based and gender-sensitive interviews

Deliverable 2: Conduct training of trainers

Train a pool of up to 15 trainers from LAF to deliver the course on “Human Rights at International Borders”. This includes evaluation of trainers (pre and post) to assess the change in knowledge.

Deliverable 3: Mentor LAF trainers in the delivery of the training course

Deliver/mentor the delivery of 2 trainings on the designed course. This includes active participation in delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the trained trainers throughout the delivery of the training course

Deliverable 4: Final training product

Submission of a final package including the trainer guide, presentations, training aid, trainer evaluations, and recommendations on way forwards, etc.

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 20 May 2023 (date subject to negotiation).

Maximum number of working days: 14

Reporting lines

The Expert will work under the supervision of the ICMPD Beirut-based Project Manager, while formal reporting is to the Senior Border Management and Security Specialist (BMS) for the Middle East at ICMPD Headquarters in Vienna. In coordination with the Senior BMS Specialist, the Project Manager will coordinate the overall delivery with the expert and will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

For administrative issues, the expert shall report to Ms. Batoul Fnaich, the project assistant.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements

Specific requirements
Language skills

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Relevant project documents

Administrative Information

Travel The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to Amanda.naoufal@icmpd.org and address it to Ms. Amanda Naoufal.

ICMPD may check references for first time recruitments.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 11/01/2023

Reference number: CfE 1222/F353/Grant Expert

Deadline for Applications: 27/01/2023

Duty Station: Home based / Ankara

Contract Duration: 11,5

THIS CALL IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ONLY

Organisational overview

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation with 19 Member States and more than 465 staff members. Active in more than 90 countries worldwide, it takes a regional approach in its work to create efficient cooperation and partnerships along migration routes. Priority regions include Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Silk Routes, Western Balkans and Türkiye. Its approach to migration management – structurally linking policy & research, migration dialogues and capacity building – contributes to better migration policy development worldwide. The Vienna-based organisation has a mission in Brussels and in is locally represented in 30 countries worldwide. ICMPD receives funding from its Member States, the European Commission, the UN and other multilateral institutions, as well as bilateral donors. Founded in 1993, ICMPD holds UN observer status and cooperates with more than 240 partners including EU institutions and UN agencies.

Project background

An increasing number of Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) in Türkiye over the last decade has gradually shifted Türkiye’s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, the socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the Local Host Communities (LHCs) remains a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities to have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policymaking.

Based on this background, ENHANCER Project’s overall objective is to contribute to the socio- economic inclusion of SuTPs LHCs through improvement of employment and livelihood opportunities. In more details, specific objectives are:

to increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market,
to support local entrepreneurial ecosystems to be more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and LHCs,
to support policy development related to socio-economic integration of SuTPs and coordination of the implementation of those policies at the national, regional and local levels.
to increase employment opportunities of the SuTPs and LHC through strengthening the performance of the market operators.

Project’s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among SuTPs and LHCs, primarily those engaged in locally selected products and services
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs.

The Final Beneficiaries of ENHANCER project are (i) SuTP and LHC entrepreneurs in general and (ii) SuTP and LHC labour force

ENHANCER Project is organized into five components:

Component 1. Determining missions and strategies considering the current situation and capabilities,
Component 2. Developing capacities of the target groups together with the local and national level beneficiary institutions through customized intervention models,
Component 3. Matching entrepreneurs through collaboration and alternative finance,
Component 4. Supporting the entrepreneurs via financial and institutional means,
Component 5. Sustaining a favorable national and local level policy to create an enabling ecosystem.

Ultimately, SuTP and LHC entrepreneurs in general, and SuTPs and LHCs labour force are among the final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project. The project is being funded by the European Union in the duration of 48 months, starting from January 2020 and ending in December 2023. Implementing partner (IP) of ENHANCER project is ICMPD and Action Implementing Partner is Ministry of Industry and Technology (MoIT)/General Directorate of Development Agencies.

Objective

The expert is expected the developing MIS system which already exists and deploy the MIS application upon approval of the design. Managing data and facilitating interaction amongst users will be implemented at all different levels. The expert will also prepare MIS Manuel and presentation for System Users and maintain and update the MIS.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the Expert for Technical Support Monitoring Information System within this assignment are the following:

Task 1: Development and deployment of MIS application after the approval of the design as a user-friendly tool for managing data and facilitating interaction amongst users at all different levels: ICMPD HQ, the grant beneficiaries, ENHANCER Project team, Steering committee members of the ENHANCER Project.

Task 2: MIS Manual and presentation for System Users will be prepared for the system users such as grant beneficiaries, etc.

Task 3: Maintenance and update of the MIS. Considering feedback received from the admins and users regarding the software bugs and update requests, the expert shall implement the necessary updates in the MIS within 6 hours of receiving the request. Additionally, after the finalization of Activity 1, the maintenance of MIS will be carried out by the expert for 18-months implementation period.

Deliverables

The Expert for Technical Support Monitoring Information System is expected to provide the following deliverables:

MIS application development, tests and deployment Software codes of the MIS
MIS User Manual (40-45 pages Word document in English and Turkish) and training presentation
Monthly reports on MIS system maintenance and update services

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 31 December 2023.

Maximum number of working days: 90 days

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to Mr. Gökmen Ataş and Mr. Çağlar Aydın, ENHANCER Project Grant Management Leads to be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree (BA or MA) in information technologies, computer science, computer engineering, software/graphic/web-design and/or substantial working experience within related fields,

• At least 10 years of professional experience in this technical field,

• Prior experience in MIS systems in international project

• Prior experience with Grant Scheme management and monitoring

• Excellent knowledge of monitoring, grant scheme management, project management logical frame work approach,

• Prior working experience with international organization, EU funded projects and businesses is an asset,

• Strong analytical skills and ability to present information in a concise and understandable manner,

• Excellent computer proficiency,

• Good communication and writing skills,

• Ability to meet tight deadlines,

• Excellent reporting skills,

• Proficiency in Turkish/English.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Templates (Timesheet, payment claim)
ICMPD will provide a list of their needs for digital solutions.
Documents provided by SUMAF
Any other relevant documents

Administrative Information

Travel

The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to onur.demirtas@icmpd.org, and address it to Mr. İbrahim Onur DEMİRTAŞ

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is commissioning an independent, third-party evaluation of second phase of the Mobility Partnership Facility (MPF II). MPF II, which is funded by the EC Directorate General HOME (DG HOME), began in September 2021 and will continue until August 2024.

Organisational overview

ICMPD is an international organisation with 19 Member States and more than 465 staff members. Founded in 1993, ICMPD is active in more than 90 countries worldwide, taking a regional approach to create efficient cooperation and partnerships along migration routes. ICMPD’s three-pillar approach to migration management – structurally linking research, migration dialogues and capacity building – contributes to better migration policy development worldwide.

Project background

Since 2016, ICMPD has, through its Brussels mission, implemented the Mobility Partnership Facility (MPF), a programme funded by DG HOME through three main funds:
• Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
• Internal Security Fund - Police (ISF P)
• Internal Security Fund – Borders (ISF B)

The MPF II programme seeks to contribute to the operationalisation of the EU Global Approach to Migration and Mobility (GAMM) and to strengthen the EU’s dialogue and cooperation on migration and mobility with its main partner countries in these areas. It supports the preparation and implementation of Mobility Partnerships (MPs) as well as Common Agendas on Migration and Mobility (CAMMs) by providing targeted, flexible and tailor-made assistance to the EU partner countries covered by these instruments under the four thematic priorities of the CAMM:
1. Better organising legal migration and fostering well-managed mobility
2. Preventing and combatting irregular migration and eradicating trafficking in human beings
3. Maximising the development impact of migration and mobility
4. Promoting international protection and enhancing the external dimension of asylum.

ICMPD has already commissioned two independent evaluations of MPF II projects funded through grants. This third evaluation focuses on the overall structure, administration and management of the Facility.

Objectives of the evaluation

ICMPD is commissioning an individual evaluator to undertake an evaluation of the management of MPF II. The overall purpose of the evaluation to assess the extent to which the design, delivery and overall management of MPF II has contributed to the achievement and sustainability of the Programme’s stated objectives and results.
The objectives of the evaluation are to:
1. Assess the extent to which MPF II has achieved the Programme’s stated objectives and results
2. Assess the sustainability of the structures, processes, capacity and materials developed under the MPF grant projects.
3. Assess how the design, delivery and overall management of MPF has contributed to (1) the efficiency of Programme implementation, (2) the effectiveness of MPF implementation in terms of achieving stated objectives; and (3) the sustainability of the structures, processes, capacity and materials developed under the MPF grant projects.
4. Identify how MPF captured and disseminated examples of good practice and lessons learned and ensured they informed existing MPF grant implementation and future MPF grant design.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the independent evaluator within this assignment are the following:

Inception phase

Task 1: Desk research and formulation of methodology (home-based)

Task 2: Data collection instruments (home based)

Task 3: Evaluation inception report (home based)

Implementation phase (interviews)

Task 4: Online engagement with EU institutions, EU Member States and partner countries (home based)

Task 5: Analysis of the data collected (home-based)

Task 6: Presentation of preliminary findings (home based)

Reporting phase

Task 7: Drafting of the final report (home-based)

Logistics and timing

Location
The assignment is home-based, with one short mission to Brussels (four days).

Start date and period of implementation
The intended start date is tentatively 17 January 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be three months from this date.

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 5 May 2022.
Maximum number of working days: 30

Qualifications and experience

It is required that the evaluation is carried out by an individual consultant. The consultant should have the following profiles and experience:
 University Degree or equivalent Higher Education in relevant discipline;
 Minimum of eight years of proven experience in the evaluation of policies and programmes, including in the field of migration and international development;
 Sound knowledge of different qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods; and
 Excellent English drafting and communication skills.
 Experience in similar assignments is considered a strong asset.
 Experience in working with EU-supported programmes an asset

Application process

Interested experts should send their application with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to phil.marshall@icmpd.org, and address it to Mr. Phil Marshall.

Please see the attached TOR for more information on the assignment and application requirements.

Supporting Capacity Development and Diaspora Expertise Mobilisation

Posting date: August 2020 (call open until end of project, December 2022)

Type of post: Homebased, with possible virtual and/or physical short-term assignments in DEVCO partner countries

Project background

As the first ever EU-funded project to take a global approach to diaspora engagement for development, the 2019-2022 EU Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) aims to pilot approaches to increase collaboration and engagement between diaspora development organisations in Europe, DEVCO partner countries and the EU.

The project consists of four interlinked components:

I. Research and creation of an open-access knowledge hub

II. Targeted capacity development interventions for countries of origin and diaspora organisations in Europe

III. Outreach, partnerships and meetings with the wide range of stakeholders of the diaspora ecosystem

IV. Mobilisation of diaspora capital for development projects

Objectives of the call

EUDiF is calling for expertise with a view to support and accompany the development and implementation of practical project activities.

• Overall objective: Creation of a pool of diaspora experts at European level

• Specific objective 1: Tap into the expertise of experts in diaspora engagement

• Specific objective 2: Mobilise diaspora human capital in key sectors

Profiles of experts and diaspora professionals

This call targets two categories of short-term experts. It is possible to register as an expert/professional under both categories by selecting both options in the online registration form.

1.Experts in diaspora engagement

To support the Capacity Development Lab

The Capacity Development Lab aims to test approaches to enhance capacities of diaspora organisations in Europe and authorities in DEVCO partner countries and to strengthen their collaboration, as well as to improve enabling environments for diaspora contributions. Considering its pilot nature and the complexities of diaspora engagement, the Capacity Development Lab will use a variety of delivery methods (trainings, distance learning, mentorship, coaching, consultancy, policy development, technical expertise, etc.). In this context, peer-to-peer approaches will be encouraged. Support will be provided based on requests and will cover different diaspora engagement sectors (e.g. digitalisation, entrepreneurship, education and vocational training, crisis management etc.).

Typology of capacity development support (non-exhaustive list):

• Assistance in drafting legislations, by-laws supporting enabling environments, diaspora investment strategies or other policy documents and related implementation plans;

• Development of training manuals, curricula and handbooks, Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines etc.;

• Gaps and needs assessments, evaluations, and analyses of policy, institutional and legal framework;

• Trainings of trainers, thematic workshops, training sessions, peer exchanges and study visits;

• Development of methodologies and tools on data collection;

• Information and awareness-raising campaigns and other visibility and communication activities.

2. Diaspora professionals

To enrol in the Diaspora Expertise Mobilisation Mechanism

The Diaspora Expertise Mobilisation Mechanism constitutes a small-scale human capital transfer programme. It is a pilot scheme that seeks to establish a database of diaspora professionals with an interest in contributing to their country of heritage. EUDiF will facilitate short-term virtual and/or onsite deployments for development projects in DEVCO partner countries.Through mobilisation of diaspora professionals, EUDiF will gather evidence supporting the business case for diaspora expertise in the development cycle and test how to do so at European level with the long-term objective of mainstreaming diaspora expertise into development project implementation when it can add value. The following sectors will be prioritised: health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, and digitalisation.

Typology of diaspora human capital transfer support (non-exhaustive list):

• Core knowledge transfer activities:

- Trainings of trainers in the country of heritage;

- Specialised thematic seminars, workshops, mentoring, creation of group of excellences, training and information exchange sessions.

• Assignments in host institutions:

- Assistance to draft strategic and policy documents such as policies, laws, strategies, standard operating procedures, recommendations, action plans, programmes, etc.;

- Support to the development of practical tools such as manuals, curricula, handbooks, methodologies;

- Gaps and needs assessments, evaluations of institutional structures, and feasibility studies;

- Support to the development of information and awareness-raising campaigns as well as communication skills;

- Data collection and data sharing exercises.

Experience and qualifications

• Experts in diaspora engagement

- At least 10 years of experience in diaspora matters;

- Proven experience in capacity development at national and international level, including facilitating trainings and distance learning;

- Proven experience in working with diaspora organisations and governments of countries of origin;

- Excellent oral and written English, French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic;

- Be available for short-term assignments, including virtual assignments. Be eligible for the appropriate visa for the period(s) of deployment.

• Diaspora professionals

- Be an emigrant or descendant of emigrants from a DEVCO partner country who actively maintains links with and is willing to contribute to the development of his/her country of heritage;

- Reside in the EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway or in another DEVCO partner country;

- At least 5 years of experience in one of the targeted development sectors (health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, digitalisation) and ability to transfer technical knowledge;

- Excellent oral and written English, French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic. Proficiency in an official administrative language of his/her country of heritage;

- Be available to be deployed for short-term visits to his/her country of origin and/or virtual deployments. Be eligible for the appropriate visa for the period(s) of deployment.

Compensation and support

• Experts and professionals are granted a fixed expert fee and a daily subsistence allowance according to the project’s rules;

• International travel is arranged and paid by the project;

• All experts and professionals are supported by the EUDiF team throughout the different stages of assignment and deployment.

Registration process

Experts shall register via the EUDiF website by clicking on the ‘I am an expert’ button. This button generates a registration form. Please make sure your CV is ready for upload.

Applications can be completed in English, French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic.

Although the call remains open for the duration of the project, experts are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to increase the likelihood of deployment.

Interested candidates can submit registration requests for both categories of experts: expert in diaspora engagement and diaspora professional.

Subsequently, the EUDiF team approves each profile according to the criteria set above before making it active for assignments.

Expert profiles will be added to EUDiF’s diaspora expert hub, which is an EU-ICMPD tool that will be used solely for professional purposes. EUDiF complies with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data.

CVs will be selected from the roster in order to facilitate the implementation of projects’ activities. EUDiF cannot guarantee that all experts in the roster will receive assignments.

Registered experts are able to log-in and update their profiles. This is encouraged on an annual basis.

Next steps

Summer 2020: Call for experts

Autumn 2020: 1st call for applications for capacity development and diaspora expertise support

End of 2020: Initial experts’ assignments

Download this call for experts here:

Posting Date: 14/06/2021
Deadline for Applications: 30/06/2021
Duty Station: Home based
Contract Duration: 4.5 Month

Organisational overview

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation with 18 Member States and 388 staff members. Active in more than 90 countries worldwide, it takes a regional approach in its work to create efficient cooperation and partnerships along migration routes. Priority regions include Africa, Central and South Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Its three-pillar approach to migration management – structurally linking research, migration dialogues and capacity building – contributes to better migration policy development worldwide. The Vienna-based organisation has a mission in Brussels, a regional office in Malta and project offices in several countries. ICMPD receives funding from its Member States, the European Commission, the UN and other multilateral institutions, as well as bilateral donors. Founded in 1993, ICMPD holds UN observer status and cooperates with more than 243 partners including EU institutions and UN agencies.

Project background
Increasing number of SuTP`s in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTP to the LCH remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTP and LCH must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Based on this background, ENHANCER Project`s overall objective is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrian refugees who are under Temporary Protection (SuTP) to the local host communities (LHC) through improving employment and livelihood opportunities

In more details, specific objectives are:
a) to increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTP and the LHC by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market
b) Local entrepreneurial ecosystems are more effective and inclusive for the SuTP and the LHCs
c) Policy development related to socio-economic integration of SuTP and coordination of the implementation of those policies are improved at the national, regional and local levels
d) Employment opportunities of the SuTP and local host communities increased through strengthening the performance of the market operators .

Project`s target groups are:

Protential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTP and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTP and LHC host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTP and LHC host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Objective

The ENHANCER project is seeking a monitoring expert to provide support to the further development and operationalization of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework. The purpose of this framework is to monitor and capture the results of and learning from project implementation. The MEL framework maps the intervention logic for each component (ecosystem, entrepreneurial, policy) of the Project and establishes the outputs and outcomes to be tracked during implementation. The team will also finalise the output and outcome indicators as well as performance attributes (baseline, target, MOVs, assumptions). These indicators will be used to track progress against planned results (outputs and outcomes) and capture lessons learned as well as identify and correct any implementation challenges. These monitoring data will also contribute to any evaluation efforts to assess project achievements as well as support building evidence to inform policy development related to migrant entrepreneurship, labour market integration and the promotion of social cohesion among and between refugee and local host communities.

Tasks
The Monitoring Expert will be responsible for operationalisation of the MEL (MEL) framework, including helping to finalise the performance attributes; overseeing and ensuring the collection of high-quality data for the monitoring system; and supporting monitoring data analysis and reporting, among other related tasks. Monitoring data collection and analysis activities will cover the following ENHANCER project components: Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship and Policy.

The Monitoring Expert will coordinate with all relevant parties under the supervision of Project Management, in close coordination with Team Leaders and other subject matter Experts, primarily with the Grant Monitoring Expert and the Monitoring Information Systems (MIS) Expert who will also be engaged in supporting and reporting project monitoring data using the MIS system.

Tasks 1: Drafting the results matrix of indicators and performance attributes and drafting supporting monitoring guidelines, tools and forms

Drafting indicators matrix in addition to project logframe and intervention logic when deemed necessary to ensure effective M&E of the project, focusing on monitoring functions,
Reviewing revised implementation planning documents during implementation of project activities (work plan, budget, procurement plan, and etc.),
Drafting of specific monitoring guidelines and templates of tools and forms under steering of MEL working group, which will be refined based on the needs of the project activities
Developing appropriate qualitative and quantitative monitoring, tracking systems, tools, and templates that enhance monitoring of project outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on project effectiveness and prepare data for decision-making processes,
Defining specific M&E plan together with Project Management and revising periodically,

Task 2: Drafting quality assurance guidelines and conducting verification tasks

Carrying out data verification by ensuring the quality of data collected for each project activity within the scope of MEL framework,
Working in close co-operation with and Component Leads to provide relevant data for the evaluation studies,
Drafting quality assurance guidelines in line with project log frame and intervention logic requirements where needed and under the guidance of Project Team

Task 3: Continuous reporting and monitoring support to the ENHANCER team for overall implementation

Training of Field Monitoring Experts in coordination with Grant Monitoring Expert with specific focus related to monitoring project activities.
Ensuring the smooth collection of monitoring data, including ensuring that systems are in place to collect reliable, high-quality and timely data based on reporting requirements and internal information needs.
Compiling and reviewing the quality of monitoring data collected to assess and report against the indicators in the ENHANCER log frame and targets covering all project components and in coordination with the Project Team.
Overseeing analysis of monitoring data and preparing summary monitoring data reports that include tables, graphs, charts, narratives as requested by the Project Team to be utilized in regular reports (on a regular basis).
Providing inputs to any needed log frame revisions or updates, under the supervision of team leaders (when needed).
Preparing monthly monitoring reports to meet donor reporting requests and requirements.
Supporting other project team members in the implementation of any surveys, reviews, lesson-learning exercises/workshops, evaluations, or other relevant studies as aligned with the monitoring component of the MEL plan.
Acting as a focal point for the communication amongst other Monitoring Experts and the MIS Expert.
Orienting project staff to MEL requirements of the Project and their role in ensuring an effective MEL system focusing on monitoring functions.

Deliverables
Expert will deliver the items below in close cooperation with project team and under the supervision of MEL group when deemed necessary based on activity needs and will ensure compliance with project logframe and intervention logic as well as donor requirements during the assignment. Deliverables should meet the detailed requirements explained under tasks.

Indicators matrix drafted in addition to project logframe and intervention logic,
Implementation planning documents reviewed during implementation of project activities,
Specific monitoring guidelines and templates of tools and forms are drafted ,
Qualitative and quantitative monitoring, tracking systems, tools, and templates developed,
Specific M&E plan developed and revised periodically,
Data verification conducted by ensuring the quality of data collected for each project activity,
Relevant data provided for the evaluation studies,
Quality assurance guidelines drafted in line with project log frame and intervention logic requirements,
Field Monitoring Experts trained in coordination with Grant Monitoring Expert with specific focus related to monitoring project activities.
Smooth collection of monitoring data is ensured, including ensuring that systems are in place to collect relavant and required high-quality,
Monitoring data collected, compiled and reviewed
Monitoring data anaylzed to oversee and summary monitoring data reports
Inputs provide to any needed log frame revisions or updates,
Monthly monitoring reports to meet donor reporting requests and requirements are prepared,
Project team members are supported in the implementation of any surveys, reviews, lesson-learning exercises/workshops, evaluations, or other relevant studies as aligned with the monitoring component of the MEL plan.
Coordination and communication amongst other Monitoring Experts and the MIS Expert is facilitated.
Project staff oriented to MEL requirements of the Project and their role in ensuring an effective MEL system focusing on monitoring functions.
Comments for MIS design phase and maintenance.

Maximum number of working days: 80

Reporting lines
The Expert will report to Ms.Pınar Yapanoğlu, Senior Project Manager, Mr. Nuri Barış Tartıcı, Technical Lead and Mr. Çağlar Aydın, Grant Management Lead who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:

A university degree in management, economics, public administration, development studies, statistics, or other relevant social/natural sciences,
Excellent communication skills, including reporting and presentation skills,
Strong computer skills; proven ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and related programmes,
Good knowledge of interactive meeting and workshop management techniques, methods and tools,
A postgraduate degree in social sciences or related field as an asset.
Good command of written and spoken English (Turkish as a mother tongue),

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience,
Minimum 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting,
Experience designing, planning, and implementing Monitoring Systems,
Experience in conducting surveys/training seminas/workshops,
Knowledge/experience in statistics as an asset,
Knowledge of Result-Based Monitoring as an asset,
Experience in preparing donor reports. Preparing regular monitoring data reports as an asset.

11. Material to be provided by ICMPD

Timesheet and Payment Claim templates
Any other relevant documents related to ENHANCER project
ENHANCER Project Description of Action
Project Logframe

Administrative Information
For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

original timesheet(s) in hard copy, duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process
Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to enhancer.ste@icmpd.org, and address it to Mr. Nuri Barış Tartıcı.

Project Description

The overall objective of the Project is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrian refugees who are under temporary protection in Turkey (SuTPs) to the local host communities (LHCs) through improving employment and livelihood opportunities

The specific objectives are:

to increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market,
Local entrepreneurial ecosystems to become more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs,
Policy development related to socio-economic integration of SuTPS and coordination of the implementation of those policies to be improved at the national, regional and local levels,
Employment opportunities of the SuTPs and local host communities to be increased through strengthening the performance of the market operators.

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services,
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation,
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Increasing number of SuTP`s in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LHCs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Grants for supporting cooperatives for new job opportunities
Grants for supporting for Small-Medium Enterprises for new job opportunities
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement

The ENHANCER project offers grant programmes (Activities 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2) and Activity 4.4 includes the monitoring and evaluation of the grant programmes. Activity 4.4 aims to conduct a procedure of monitoring and evaluation of grant supports under Activities 4.1. 4.2 and 4.3, that will be implemented in cooperation with the MoIT-DG Regional Development Agencies and the 10 regional development agencies in each of 11 provinces. These provinces are Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Konya, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, Mersin, Hatay and Kayseri

Expected Tasks Are:

To conduct regular joint monitoring field visits in relevant province to ensure timely and quality implementation of projects vis-à-vis approved plans and contracts, with the involvement of the relevant grant colleagues, local and regional authorities.
To ensure proper follow-up of the action and allows ICMPD to take any mitigation measures when needed,
To support grant beneficiaries for smooth implementation of projects.
To ensure timely preparation and submission of required project reports,
To establish constructive communication and collaborate closely with the Grant Management Team, CRM/RMU, MoIT, Regional Development Agencies, to monitor progress of grants including routine follow up of work plans and organize periodic joint grant performance review meetings.
To ensure facilitation of knowledge building, knowledge sharing and performance management in the area of planning and M&E.
To upload all grant beneficiary’s information to Monitoring Information Session (MIS).
To coordinate and support other relevant ENHANCER project activities.

Accordingly, the expert will be expected to deliver weekly activity reports, adhoc monitoring reports, project and program midterm-final monitoring reports as well as programme evaluation reports.

In accordance with tasks outline above, one expert for each group of duty provinces will be recruited. Please see below the expert recruitment table and indicate preferred group of duty provinces in your mail.

Group of Duty Provinces	Number of Expert to be Recruited
Şanlıurfa-Gaziantep	1
İstanbul-Bursa	1
İzmir	1
Konya-Kayseri	1
Adana-Mersin-Hatay	1

Desired Profile of Experts

University degree (BA or MA) in Business Administration, Social Science , Engineering and/or substantial working experience within related fields,
At least 2 preferably 4 years of professional experience in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of grant scheme,
Excellent knowledge of grant scheme management, project management,
Prior working experience with international organization, EU funded projects and businesses is an asset,
Strong analytical skills and ability to present information in a concise and understandable manner,
Excellent computer proficiency,
Good communication and writing skills,
Ability to meet tight deadlines,
Excellent reporting skills (including financial reporting of grant projects),
Proficiency in Turkish/English.

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in the EHNAHCER project as STEs are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and indicating their area of interests, strengths as well as preferred province of work via an email sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website:

Project email address: hibe@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

Project Description

The specific objectives are:

a. to increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market,

b. Local entrepreneurial ecosystems are more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs,

c. Policy development related to socio-economic inte-gration of SuTPS and coordination of the imple-mentation of those policies are improved at the national, regional and local levels,

d.Employment opportunities of the SuTPs and local host communities increased through strengthening the per-formance of the market operators.

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services,
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation,
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Grants for supporting cooperatives for new job opportunities
Grants for supporting for Small-Medium Enterprises for new job opportunities
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement

Migrant entrepreneurs should be distinguished from other entrepreneurial ventures due to the migrant-specific challenges and sensitivities of doing business in a host country. For specific project activities, Short-Terms Experts (to be contracted according to ICMPD Recruitment Procedures) will be expected to support the project team in various tasks with the main motivation being the involvement of the Syrian viewpoint and experience in this project for better inclusion and realistic expectations on the ground.

In line with the main project activities, the Expert shall provide support on one or more tasks in the list below.

Outreach

Outreach to Syrian entrepreneurs, trainees, mentors and migrant organizations, important business figures and finally, Syrian influencers for visibility

Local Value Chain

Input regarding Syrians’ perspective on the selected products and services in 11 provinces

Entrepreneurship Trainings

Entrepreneurship training module design
Taking part in Entrepreneurship Trainings as a Guest Entrepreneurship Speaker
Taking part in Entrepreneurship Trainings as a Trainer
Taking part in Entrepreneurship Trainings as a Facilitator
Taking part in Training of Trainers in order to add Syrian perspective for trainers
Technical entrepreneurship translation quality check for training material and classes

Mentorship services

Input on mentorship events’ and dissemination of information on mentorship in the target provinces.

Matchmaking and B2B

Consultancy for Matchmaking Events

Consultancy for Business Matchmaking for each sector and province or online
Consultancy for B2B strategy with Syrian entrepreneurs

Translation

Written translation services and translation quality check for simultaneous translation

Desired Profile of Expert

Professional and/or Academic experience in at least one of following fields:

- Migration

- Economics

- Entrepreneurship

- Business Development

- Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs through collaboration and alternative finance

- Regional Development

- Value chain, market products and services analysis primarily in sectors of textile and ready garment, Agriculture/food, Furniture, shoe-making, Innovative and high-tech value chains (Software, design, e-commerce etc.) and Machinery and equipments and metal manufacturing and repair

- Sector assessments and development

Professional experience in project design and implementation
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent oral and written Arabic and English
Knowledge of Turkish is an asset

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in the ENHANCER project as STEs are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and indicating their area of interests and strengths via an email sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website:

Project email address: enhancer.ste@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://expert-roster.icmpd.org/

Project Description

The specific objectives are:

b. Local entrepreneurial ecosystems are more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs,

c. Policy development related to socio-economic inte-gration of SuTPS and coordination of the imple-mentation of those policies are improved at the national, regional and local levels,

d.Employment opportunities of the SuTPs and local host communities increased through strengthening the per-formance of the market operators.

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services,
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation,
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Grants for supporting cooperatives for new job opportunities
Grants for supporting for Small-Medium Enterprises for new job opportunities
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement

For specific project activities, Short-Terms Experts (to be contracted according to ICMPD Recruitment Procedures) will be expected to support the project team in providing technical assistance, conducting desk & field researchs, drafting reports, participating to workshops-conferences and meetings as well as co-operating with relevant stakeholders.

Desired Profile of Experts

Professional and/or Academic experience in at least one of following fields:

- Migration

- Economics

- Entrepreneurship

- Business Development

- Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs through collaboration and alternative finance

- Regional Development

- Sector assessmets and development

Professional experience in project design and implementation
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish is an asset

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in the EHNAHCER project as STEs are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and indicating their area of interests and strengths via an email sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website:

Project email address: enhancer.ste@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://expert-roster.icmpd.org/

Project Description

The overall objective of the Project is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) to the local host communities (LHCs) through improving employment and livelihood opportunities.

The specific objectives are:

a) To increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market

b) To get Local entrepreneurial ecosystems more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs

c) To improve the policy development and the coordination of the policy implementation related to the socio-economic integration of SuTPs at the national, regional and local levels

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

Target (implementation) Provinces of ENHANCER Project are as follows:

Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Gaziantep, Hatay, İstanbul, İzmir, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, and Şanlıurfa.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Increasing number of SuTPs in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LHCs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling migrants and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement and the Scope of Work

For upcoming project activities targeting the local ecosystem development, ICMPD seeks to engage Short-Term Experts to conduct needs assessment analysis and prepare business development plans, and propose management models for Local Common Use Facilities (LCUFs).

Needs Assessment and Business Development Plan preparation studies will be conducted for the LCUFs supported by LCUF Grant Scheme Programme of ENHANCER Project. These studies will identify the suitable infrastructure that might be transformed to "common-use facilities” as grantees of the Grant Scheme Programme. By further providing entrepreneur-specific services and forming a collective space for trainings and events, the facilities (LCUFs) will function as a hub and a community of entrepreneurs. Hence, LCUFs will be designed as critical focal points as entrepreneurial hubs/community centres in which SuTPs and LCHs peers can interact and have access to several services they need. Needs Assessment and Business Development Plan preparation studies will be conducted in order to place, service and infrastructure requirements and governance of the LCUFs. This will strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote establishment of further opportunities for labour market integration of SuTPs, which will ensure their contribution to overall economic development of Turkey, with their investments.

After needs assessment and business development plan preparation studies, different types of LCUFs are going to be classified and Management Models will be designed for each of the categories as a separate study. Inclusive management models that will ensure sustainability of the facilities will be designed according to the three main pillars of this project; (i) mission-oriented, (ii)place-based, and (iii) collaboration centred. Each business model will consider target products, location, and services provided by the LCUF as an integral part of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem with a particular attention on building collaboration. Management models will also include guidance on good financial management for the LCUFs to ensure their sustainability beyond the life time of the project. Management models would have specific arrangements for women and youth in terms of communication and outreach. The LCUFs will also be inclusive for the SuTPs and host community potential entrepreneurs regardless of their attendance in other activities presented in the project or benefiting from grant supports as an inclusive community centre.

The Experts (to be contracted according to ICMPD Recruitment Procedures) are expected to conduct studies by making desk & field researches, and analysis as well as co-operating with relevant stakeholders and deliver trainings of the models when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Social or Natural Sciences. Post-graduate degree in relevant field will be an asset.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional/academic experience in at least one of the following fields:
Migration
Economics and/or Finance
Entrepreneurship
Business Development and/or Strategy and Business Design
Market and Customer Development
Regional Development
Sector assessments and development
Business development consultancy
Institutional capacity building
At least one previous experience in working with CUF/ Incubator/Business Development Centre Project is strongly preferred,
Professional experience in International Donor-Funded Projects,
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions in Turkey,
Excellent drafting/writing and analysis skills,
Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills,
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in ENHANCER Project as Short Term Experts (STEs) are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and indicating their area of interests and strengths via an email sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website:

Project email address: enhancer@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

Background

Tasks

Activity 1: Draft official letters and cooresponances on behalf of JEMPAS II project and submit them to Jordanian ministries, as well as other governmental insititions.Receive replies and communicate them to ICMPD personnel.

Activity 2: Accompany JEMPAS II Project Manager during his visits to the project activities relevant ministries. Provide his legal consultation and suggests practical and applicable lawful solutions.

Activity 3: Act as a reference and liaisie with relevant authorities during the project implementation on asylum seekers and refugees issues in Jordan, devise best practises and communicate them to stakeholders.

Activity 4: Deliver theoretical and thematic lectures related to asylum seekers and refugees issues, present explanations and interpretation of laws to an audience representing key Jordanian ministries and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in Jordan, tackling the following topics:

Jordan Penal Code
Civil Statue Law
Residency and Labour Work Permits
Legal Protection for Refugees in Jordan
Refugees Responsibilities and Obligations in the hosting country
Felonies and Crimes commited by or against Refugees

Activity 5: Follow up and Coordinate with the Yarmouk University, as well as with participants on finalization of legal documents and agreed upon deliverables that can be disseminated to attendees and to ICMPD, and consequently communicated to the EU .

Reporting lines

On a bi-weekly, the Expert will report to Mr. Gaby Daw who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues, and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Over 10 years of experience in the Jordanian Law and articles’ stipulations and interpretation
INGO – NGO, CSOs experience in relation to asylum seekers and refugee issues context in Jordan
Taxation settlement and exemption
Bank transactions and financial policies
Fluency and writing skills in both English and Arabic;
Proven experience in working with the Jordanian governmental institutions
Ability to carry out multi-tasked operations
Experience working with MOFA and other key ministries
Time management and sound legal recommendations

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Administrative support
Any other relevant documents

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

counter-signed contract;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the lump sum amount as agreed in the contract

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Gabi Daw

Gabi.Daw@icmpd.org

Posting Date: 08/03/2021

Duty Station: Home based

Contract Duration: Until 31st December/ 30 working days

Organisational overview

Project background

The project ‘Border Crossing Points Leadership Training Programme’ funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Interior and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) seeks to build upon the current milestones achieved to date with the Afghan Border Police (ABP), by supporting the implementation of Actions already identified as priorities under the draft National IBM Strategy and Action Plan. For the ABP, an immediate gap in capacity is dedicated training for the leadership of BCPs, highlighted in the draft IBM Strategy under Strategic Goal 3 – enhanced human resources and training capacities allow national border agencies to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

This project shall design and deliver a structured BCP Leadership Training Programme to Commissars and Deputy Commissars through a series of in-person seminars and distance based mentoring across a 12 month period. The Border Management Department of General Abdul Raziq National Police Academy (ANPA) will be invited to participate in the training programme development and implementation from the very outset and to nominate national trainers to embed within the action. National ANPA trainers shall be invited to work closely with international experts to design the curriculum, lesson plans and training materials of the BCP Leadership Programme, and shall participate in training implementation where they shall progressively take responsibility for delivering portions of the training. Following the completion of the training programme, ANPA trainers will provide feedback to international experts in order to format all training material for use within ANPA’s existing training programme, after which the finalised and fully-piloted training programme will be handed over to ANPA for ongoing use.

The project objectives

improve the immediate capacity of senior Afghan Border Police officers responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of BCPs in Afghanistan to effectively manage BCPs in alignment with the recognised principles and standards of the IBM concept;
enhance intra-agency cooperation and information exchange among senior officials responsible for decision making and operational responses at BCPs;
contribute to the establishment of a modern BCP Leadership Training Programme within the Border Management department of ANPA training plan.

Objective

The STE will be involved into the development and delivery of the modules on Leadership and Management (L&M) in the framework of the customised training programme to the leadership of the selected ABP BCPs.

Tasks

The working language of this assignment is English. All expected deliverables must be submitted in line with the timeline established at the table below. All tasks identified below will be conducted in a remote mode (using the vast array of technical means for distance communication, collaborative platforms and regular on-line coordination meetings). Project implementation team will support the delivery of the tasks by providing the relevant documents, translation, interpretation and coordinating with the beneficiary agency on organisational issues. To achieve the expected results, the STE will work with the relevant national and international stakeholders in a collaborative and coordinated manner.

The tasks to be completed by the STE within this assignment

Provide expertise in the development of the training curriculum and the training materials for the L&M modules of the customised leadership training programme for the ABP BCPs management. The curriculum and the training materials will be developed in collaboration with the Afghan National Police Academy (ANPA) trainers and the other international thematic experts.
Deliver and evaluate the delivery of the L&M modules of the mentioned above customised leadership training programme to selected Heads/Deputy Heads of ABP BCPs.
Update/finalise the training programme and materials through the validation event with the participation of ANPA representatives.
Develop and deliver the train-the-trainer (ToT) programme for ANPA trainers.
Provide support to ANPA trainers in delivering selected training modules.
The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 31 December 2021.

Deliverables and Timelines

The STE is expected to provide the following deliverables:

Deliverable

1.Training curriculum and materials developed.

2.Training for ABP BCPs management delivered and evaluated

3.Training programme and materials updated/finalised

4.ToT for ANPA trainers developed and delivered

5.ANPA trainers received support in delivering selected training modules

Timeline

10 WD, end of April 2021

10 WDs (5 WDs in May – June; 5 WDs in September – October 2021)

5 WDs (June – December 2021)

4 WDs (July - August 2021)

1 WD

Total: 30 WD

Maximum number of working days: 30

Reporting lines

Expert reports to ICMPD Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced university degree in a related discipline;
At least 5 years of experience in a related field;
Prior experience in working with the border management/law enforcement agency of the EU member state (MS) is an asset;
Proven experience in the field of the development and delivery of the training programmes (including ToT methodology) and their integration into existing training curricula;
Knowledge of the EU legal framework related to EU integrated border management (IBM)
Proven Experience in working with similar projects funded by EU or another donor
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent teamwork, coordination, training and facilitation skills;
Andragogic, analytical, research, reporting, communication, documentation and presentation skills;
Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft applications;
Demonstrated human rights and gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate human rights concerns and a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
Excellent language and communication skills as well as drafting skills in English.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Project concept note
Draft outline of the training curriculum for ABP BCP managers drafted by ICMPD
Job descriptions of the ABP BCPs management
Copy of the HRM system and the training needs assessment of the Afghan national border management agencies
Contact details of the relevant national ABP focal points, which STE will be working with

Administrative Information

Payment Information
For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:
original timesheet(s) in hard copy, duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets
The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to ibm_silk_routes@icmpd.org.

Asset Management Short-Term Expert

Posting Date: 14/06/2021
Deadline for Applications: 14/08/2021
Duty Station: Home based, with travel within Albania
Contract Duration: 25 working days

Organisational overview
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation tasked with promoting innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies. With 18 Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD is a growing and ever-more relevant presence in its field. The organisation’s greatest assets are its 250+ staff members, who personify its values of commitment, integrity, partnership, respect, and innovation in actions and decisions.

Project background
The project “EU Support for the effective management of green and blue borders in Albania” (EU4SAFEALB) supports the provision of modern technical means to the Border and Migration Police (hereinafter BMP) of the Albanian State Police (ASP) of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) of the Republic of Albania (hereinafter Albania) in order to enhance the Albanian national capacity to counter organized cross-border crime and drug trafficking.
The project objective is to support the BMP to achieve effective border control and surveillance to prevent and combat the trafficking in narcotics.

The project specific objective is: to contribute to an enhanced BMP capacity to counter organized cross-border crime and drug trafficking through the provision of modern specialized technical means and the capacity-building of BMP staff.

The project supports the achievement of the following results:

The list of equipment to be procured is updated in coordination with the BMP and the donor (Module I: Inception and update of the procurement list)
The BMP is equipped with modern technical means enhancing its capacity to stop and counter drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes at land borders (Module II: Procurement of equipment for land border surveillance and control)
The BMP is equipped with modern technical means enhancing its maritime border surveillance, and capacity to stop and prevent drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes at maritime borders (Module III: Procurement of equipment for maritime border surveillance and control)
BMP staff are enabled to use and maintain the provided modern technical means (Module IV: Capacity building)

In the framework of the Module IV, the project will support the review and update of the relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide the train-the-trainer (ToT) training on asset management to the selected ASP/BMP personnel.

Objective
The STE will provide for the SOPs amendment, development and delivery of the training on asset management.

Tasks
The tasks to be completed by the STE within this assignment are the following:

Review the SOPs on asset management, logistics, and maintenance and provide the recommendations on their amendment.
Provide expertise in the development of the training curriculum and the training materials the 3 days train-the-trainer (ToT) course on asset management (to include inventory, logistics, maintenance, etc.). The curriculum and the training materials will be developed in collaboration with the project beneficiary.
Deliver and evaluate the delivery of the training.

The working language of this assignment is English. All expected deliverables must be submitted in line with the timeline established at the table below. Project implementation team will support the delivery of the tasks by providing the relevant documents, translation, interpretation and coordinating with the beneficiary agency on organisational issues. To achieve the expected results, the STE will work with the relevant national and international stakeholders in a collaborative and coordinated manner.

Deliverables
The STE is expected to provide the following deliverables:

Deliverable

SOPs reviewed and recommendations on their amendment provided.
Training curriculum and materials developed.
Training delivered and evaluated

Timeline

10 WDs (September 2021)
10 WDs (October 2021)
5 WDs (TBD)

Total: 25 WDs

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 31 December 2021.

Maximum number of working days: 25 (twenty five)

Reporting lines
Expert reports to ICMPD Head of Border Management and Security Programme.

Qualifications and Experience
•   Advanced university degree in a related discipline;
•   At least 5 years of experience in a related field;
•   Prior experience in working with the border management/law enforcement agency of the EU member state (MS);
•   Proven experience in the field of the development and delivery of the training programmes (including ToT methodology) and their integration into existing training curricula;
•   Knowledge of the EU legal framework related to EU integrated border management (IBM)
•   Proven Experience in working with similar projects funded by EU or another donor
•   Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent teamwork, coordination, training and facilitation skills;
•   Andragogic, analytical, research, reporting, communication, documentation and presentation skills;
•   Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft applications;
•   Demonstrated human rights and gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate human rights concerns and a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
•   Excellent language and communication skills as well as drafting skills in English.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD
•   Project document
•   BMP Assessment of the Gaps and Needs in Equipment and Training
•   Any other relevant documents

Administrative Information

Travel

The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process
Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to Oksana.Nazarchuk@icmpd.org, and address it to Ms. Oksana Nazarchuk.

Posting Date: 14/06/2021
Deadline for Applications: 30/06/2021
Duty Station: Home based
Contract Duration: 4.5 Month

Organisational overview

Based on this background, ENHANCER Project`s overall objective is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrian refugees who are under Temporary Protection (SuTP) to the local host communities (LHC) through improving employment and livelihood opportunities

Project`s target groups are:

Protential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTP and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTP and LHC host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTP and LHC host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Objective

Tasks 1: Drafting the results matrix of indicators and performance attributes and drafting supporting monitoring guidelines, tools and forms

Drafting indicators matrix in addition to project logframe and intervention logic when deemed necessary to ensure effective M&E of the project, focusing on monitoring functions,
Reviewing revised implementation planning documents during implementation of project activities (work plan, budget, procurement plan, and etc.),
Drafting of specific monitoring guidelines and templates of tools and forms under steering of MEL working group, which will be refined based on the needs of the project activities
Developing appropriate qualitative and quantitative monitoring, tracking systems, tools, and templates that enhance monitoring of project outputs and quality, generate quality evidence on project effectiveness and prepare data for decision-making processes,
Defining specific M&E plan together with Project Management and revising periodically,

Task 2: Drafting quality assurance guidelines and conducting verification tasks

Carrying out data verification by ensuring the quality of data collected for each project activity within the scope of MEL framework,
Working in close co-operation with and Component Leads to provide relevant data for the evaluation studies,
Drafting quality assurance guidelines in line with project log frame and intervention logic requirements where needed and under the guidance of Project Team

Task 3: Continuous reporting and monitoring support to the ENHANCER team for overall implementation

Training of Field Monitoring Experts in coordination with Grant Monitoring Expert with specific focus related to monitoring project activities.
Ensuring the smooth collection of monitoring data, including ensuring that systems are in place to collect reliable, high-quality and timely data based on reporting requirements and internal information needs.
Compiling and reviewing the quality of monitoring data collected to assess and report against the indicators in the ENHANCER log frame and targets covering all project components and in coordination with the Project Team.
Overseeing analysis of monitoring data and preparing summary monitoring data reports that include tables, graphs, charts, narratives as requested by the Project Team to be utilized in regular reports (on a regular basis).
Providing inputs to any needed log frame revisions or updates, under the supervision of team leaders (when needed).
Preparing monthly monitoring reports to meet donor reporting requests and requirements.
Supporting other project team members in the implementation of any surveys, reviews, lesson-learning exercises/workshops, evaluations, or other relevant studies as aligned with the monitoring component of the MEL plan.
Acting as a focal point for the communication amongst other Monitoring Experts and the MIS Expert.
Orienting project staff to MEL requirements of the Project and their role in ensuring an effective MEL system focusing on monitoring functions.

Indicators matrix drafted in addition to project logframe and intervention logic,
Implementation planning documents reviewed during implementation of project activities,
Specific monitoring guidelines and templates of tools and forms are drafted ,
Qualitative and quantitative monitoring, tracking systems, tools, and templates developed,
Specific M&E plan developed and revised periodically,
Data verification conducted by ensuring the quality of data collected for each project activity,
Relevant data provided for the evaluation studies,
Quality assurance guidelines drafted in line with project log frame and intervention logic requirements,
Field Monitoring Experts trained in coordination with Grant Monitoring Expert with specific focus related to monitoring project activities.
Smooth collection of monitoring data is ensured, including ensuring that systems are in place to collect relavant and required high-quality,
Monitoring data collected, compiled and reviewed
Monitoring data anaylzed to oversee and summary monitoring data reports
Inputs provide to any needed log frame revisions or updates,
Monthly monitoring reports to meet donor reporting requests and requirements are prepared,
Project team members are supported in the implementation of any surveys, reviews, lesson-learning exercises/workshops, evaluations, or other relevant studies as aligned with the monitoring component of the MEL plan.
Coordination and communication amongst other Monitoring Experts and the MIS Expert is facilitated.
Project staff oriented to MEL requirements of the Project and their role in ensuring an effective MEL system focusing on monitoring functions.
Comments for MIS design phase and maintenance.

Maximum number of working days: 80

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:

A university degree in management, economics, public administration, development studies, statistics, or other relevant social/natural sciences,
Excellent communication skills, including reporting and presentation skills,
Strong computer skills; proven ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and related programmes,
Good knowledge of interactive meeting and workshop management techniques, methods and tools,
A postgraduate degree in social sciences or related field as an asset.
Good command of written and spoken English (Turkish as a mother tongue),

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience,
Minimum 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting,
Experience designing, planning, and implementing Monitoring Systems,
Experience in conducting surveys/training seminas/workshops,
Knowledge/experience in statistics as an asset,
Knowledge of Result-Based Monitoring as an asset,
Experience in preparing donor reports. Preparing regular monitoring data reports as an asset.

11. Material to be provided by ICMPD

Timesheet and Payment Claim templates
Any other relevant documents related to ENHANCER project
ENHANCER Project Description of Action
Project Logframe

original timesheet(s) in hard copy, duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

A. Project description

The SUPREME project focuses on further strengthening migration management in Turkey through a complementary manner in order to cover all indispensable elements of the fully-fledged work in this area, through a structured and complementary manner. While on one side, the project will aim to strengthen the development of policies and operational strategies, on the other side, it will support the well-functioning of a national voluntary return operations and exploring of possibilities of introducing of reintegration policies and programmes.

The project will be providing support to DGMM, through supporting policy development process and enhancing a sustainable cooperation framework with country of origins. In order to further strength the operational capacity of DGMM, providing technical assistance for the establishment and functioning of national AVR system and exploring possibilities for development of a national reintegration programme that could be applied for the returned migrants and rejected asylum seekers, will be focus of the project aiming to strength operational capacity of DGMM.

The project is funded by the United Kingdom and implemented by ICMPD.

B. Background

With the entry into force in April 2013 of the new Law on Foreigners and International Protection of Turkey, which law regulates the entry and stay of foreigners in Turkey as well as all matters related to international protection; the DGMM was established and became operational in April 2014 as Turkey’s new specialised migration management authority.

ICMPD has been implementing projects in Turkey, focusing primarily on topics related to migration management and policy development, but also providing support to the establishment and capacity development of DGMM as an institution.

The SUPREME project has been preceded respectively by the DGMM I, DGMM II and DGMM III projects, which have aimed at providing support to the institutional development and enhancing operational capacity of the DGMM in selected areas of migration management, such as legal migration, irregular migration and international protection, including legal migration, return and readmission, AVR and temporary protection. Furthermore, 3 other projects, namely eSRAC, PREDOC and READMIC projects, have aimed at providing support to DGMM in establishing a capacity in DGMM for conducting migration risk analyses and developing a pre-departure travel document and visa control system in countries of origin as well as training the DGMM staff on the effective implementation of the EU-TR Readmission Agreement.

C. Objectives and Key Areas to be covered by the Project

Building upon the outcomes of the previous projects, SUPREME project aims to provide further support to the DGMM in strengthening of the policies and procedures, support the functioning of the National Assisted Voluntary Return, supporting development of reintegration programme and as well as enhancing structured cooperation with countries of origin for an effective and sustainable migration management in Turkey.

Specifically, the main objectives and components of the SUPREME project are:

1. To strengthen of the Policies and Procedures

2. To enhance International Cooperation with Countries of Origin

3. To support the functioning of the National Assisted Voluntary Return

4. To support development of a reintegration programme

Given the objectives of the SUPREME project, the expert(s) may be required to assist in the performance of assignments in the following specific areas:

1. Strategy and Policy development in Irregular Migration;

2. Development of Assisted Voluntary Return Mechanisms and Procedures,

3. Development of reintegration policy and procedures,

4. Research and Cooperation with Countries of Origin

5. Development of Regional and International Cooperation Strategy in Migration.

D. Short-Term Expert involvement

Experts will be recruited to deliver inputs in line with the above key areas addressed by the project and to support ICMPD in providing technical assistance, conducting desk research, drafting policy and strategy papers and comparative studies, drafting of guidelines and working procedures as well as the elaboration and implementation of expert consultations, workshops, tailor-made trainings and seminars.

E. Desired profile of experts

1. Practical and/or academic knowledge and experience in one or more of the migration areas and sub-areas mentioned in the above listed topics of the project,

2. Experience in institutional development and capacity building,

3. Experience in drafting policy and strategy papers,

4. Experience in drafting guidelines, (internal) working procedures, recommendations,

5. Training and facilitation skills,

6. Excellent drafting skills,

7. Excellent oral and written English (knowledge of Turkish will be considered an asset)

8. Previous practical and/or academic experience and knowledge in the region and in countries of origin will be considered an asset.

F. Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested to take part in the project, are kindly invited to apply through sending their updated CV and indicating their area of interest and expertise, to the following email address (supreme@icmpd.org) Experts' CVs will be added to the expert roster, which is an internal tool that will be used solely for the purpose of above project activities. The CVs will be selected from the roster in order to facilitate a possible recruitment of experts on a short term basis as consultants to work on specific project activities. The exact duration of engagement will be determined separately for each activity.

“Strengthening the Operational and Strategic Capacity of the Directorate General of Migration Management of Turkey”A) Project description

The DGMM III project “Strengthening the operational and strategic capacity of the Directorate General of Migration Management of Turkey” aims at strengthening the operational and strategic capacity of the Directorate General for Migration Management of Turkey (DGMM) through providing support to the DGMM in enhancing capacities for developing strategies, policies and operational procedures in selected areas of migration.

The project is funded by the United Kingdom and ICMPD is responsible for the management and implementation of the projects.

B) Background

With the entry into force in April 2013 of the new Law on Foreigners and International Protection of Turkey, which law regulates the entry and stay of foreigners in Turkey as well as all matters related to international protection; the DGMM was established and became operational in April 2014 as Turkey’s new specialised migration management authority.

The DGMM III is preceded by respectively the DGMM I and DGMM II projects, which have aimed at providing support to the institutional development and enhancing operational capacity of the DGMM in selected areas of migration management, such as legal migration, irregular migration and international protection, including temporary protection. Furthermore, 3 other projects, namely eSRAC, PREDOC and READMIC projects, have aimed at providing support to DGMM in establishing a capacity in DGMM for conducting migration risk analyses and developing a pre-departure travel document and visa control system in countries of origin as well as training the DGMM staff on the effective implementation of the EU-TR Readmission Agreement.

C) Objectives and Key Areas to be covered by the Project

Building upon the outcomes of the previous projects, DGMM III project envisages strengthening the operational and strategic capacity of the DGMM and developing strategies and policies in different areas of migration, among which legal migration, irregular migration, return and readmission, as well as in other selective fields of migration.Specifically, the main objectives of the DGMM III project are as following:

Strengthening capacity of DGMM in the field of Legal Migration,
Ensuring support to DGMM in the establishment of a National Assisted Voluntary Return mechanism,
Enhancing operational capacity and procedures in the field of Return and Readmission,
Providing support to DGMM in selective strategic and operational migration areas.

Given the objectives of the DGMM III project, the expert(s) may be required to assist in the performance of assignments in the following specific areas:

Strategy and Policy development in Legal Migration;
Development of Assisted Voluntary Return Mechanisms and Procedures,
Development of Effective Return and Readmission policy and procedures,
Development of Forced Return Procedures with Charter Flights,
Conduct of Migration Risk Analyses and Risk Management,
Effective border (control) management and pre-departure and boarding control systems,
Development of Regional and International Cooperation Strategy in Migration.

D) Short Term Experts involvement

E) Desired profile of Experts

Practical and/or academic knowledge and experience in one or more of the migration areas and sub-areas mentioned in the above listed topics of the project,
Experience in institutional development and capacity building,
Experience in drafting policy and strategy papers,
Experience in drafting guidelines, (internal) working procedures, recommendations,
Training and facilitation skills,
Excellent drafting skills,
Excellent oral and written English (knowledge of Turkish will be considered an asset)
Previous practical and/or academic experience and knowledge in the region and in countries of origin will be considered an asset<br>

Procedure for expression of interest:

Experts' CVs will be added to the expert roster, which is an internal tool that will be used solely for the purpose of above project activities. The CVs will be selected from the roster in order to facilitate a possible recruitment of experts on a short term basis as consultants to work on specific project activities. The exact duration of engagement will be determined separately for each activity.

A PDF of the announcement can be downloaded here.

Project Description

The overall objective of the Project is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrian refugees who are under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) to the local host communities (LHCs) through improving employment and livelihood opportunities

The specific objectives are:

b) To get Local entrepreneurial ecosystems more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs

c) To improve the policy development and the coordination of the policy implementation related to the socio-economic integration of SuTPS at the national, regional and local levels

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement

Desired Profile of Experts

Professional and/or Academic experience in at least one of following fields:

- Migration

- Economics

- Entrepreneurship

- Business Development

- Regional Development

- Value chain, market products and services analysis

- Sector assessmets and development

Professional experience in projects
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish is an asset

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in the SUMMIT project as STEs are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and indicating their area of interests and strengths via an email sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website:

Project email address: enhancer@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

Project Description

Sustainable Migration Management through supporting Implementation of development sensitive migration policies and Initiatives in Turkey (SUMMIT)” project is aimed to further support the establishment and implementation of an integrated, long-term, development-sensitive and sustainable migration policy framework at central and regional level with the special focus on labour market integration of various groups of migrants and refugees.

The project is being funded by Switzerland for the period August 2019 to August 2021. Counterparts in Turkey are the Directorate General for Migration Management (DGMM), the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services (MoFLSS), Presidency of Strategy and Budget, Ministry of Industry and Technology/General Directorate of Development Agencies and relevant regional development agencies.

The specific objectives of the project are to:

1.Support the implementation of development sensitive migration policy and strategy at central and regional level

2.Increase the institutional capacities on migration and development on central and regional level to formulate strategic policy directions (special focus: entrepreneurship and labour market integration) and support development of policy framework documents

3.Support the development and implementation of labour market integration measures in selected sectors

Background

Large-scale migration movements inevitably affect Turkey’s demographic, economic and social development. Developments on the labour market and changing immigration patterns provoked the policy development process in the field of economic migration. On the other hand, Turkey has provided an effective emergency response and temporary protection regime for Syrian refugees. The above mentioned developments, in addition to the rapidly evolving migration management system in Turkey require strengthening a comprehensive migration and integration policy development process including analysis and a broad coordination and consultation process among all responsible entities and stakeholders. Taking into account the above mentioned needs, the development of migration policies enrooted in evidence and the socio-economic context remains a key priority in Turkey – both at the national and regional level. Due to the volume of migrants and the emerging needs in the country, a special attention needs to be given to social and economic integration, facilitation of employment, entrepreneurship, private sector cooperation, and trade.

Components and areas to be covered

Component I: Support to implementation of development sensitive migration policies at central level

Module 1.1. Support to Implementation of development-sensitive migration policies at central leve
Module 1.2. Support to Implementation of development-sensitive migration strategy prepared within the scope of SIDEM Project

Component 2: Development-sensitive Migration Policies

Module 2.1. Regional Strategy Development and Action Planning (TR10, TR90 and TR62)
Module 2.2. Tailor-made Technical Assistance to Development Agencies to foster implementation of migration policies incl. development perspective

Component 3: Labour Market Integration

Module 3.1 Sectoral Analysis and Development of Concepts for Labour Market Integration in Selected Sectors (TR10, TR62, TR90 and TRC1 Regions

Short-Term Expert Involvement

For specific project activities, Short-Terms Experts (to be contracted according to the ICMPD Recruitment Procedures) will be expected to support the project team in providing technical assistance, conducting desk & field researchs, drafting reports, participating workshops-conferences and meetings as well as cooperating with relevant stakeholders

Desired Profile of Experts

Professional and/or Academic experience in at least one of following fields:

- Migration

- Development

- Economics

- Labour-Market Integration

- Sociology

- Urban Planning

Professional experience in projects
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish is an asset
Previous practical and/or academic experience and knowledge in the above mentioned regions on relevant fields

Procedure for expression of interest

Project email address: summit@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/careers/expert-roster/

Project background

The ReConnect Project “Supporting the Development of Return Counselling Capacities in Turkey” aims to support the further establishment and implementation of the National Voluntary Return and Reintegration system of Turkey (NAVRR), involving all relevant actors and fostering cooperation between the national stakeholders to ensure that AVRR in Turkey is accessible through a network of professional return counsellors.

The project is funded by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is responsible for its management and implementation.

Project Objective

The ReConnect project seeks to respond to the needs of Turkey in the area of return counselling through provision of technical assistance support mainly focusing on trainings with the aim of ensuring the capacity building of the stakeholders that will be involved in the provision of return counselling to migrants in Turkey.

The project will respond to the particular need of future return counsellors in Turkey for developing specific return counselling techniques and methods for them being able to guide the potential returnees with sufficient capacity towards the option of returning to their country of origin.

The specific objectives of the project are:

Support the implementation of Turkey’s NAVRR system and return policy,
Develop the capacities of return counsellors in assisting irregular migrants with making an informed decision as to voluntary return,
Increase the institutional capacities in the pre-return phase,
Develop operational capacities for enabling the increase of voluntary return numbers.
Develop outreach and communication in regard of AVR throughout Turkey and increase knowledge on AVR to irregular migrants in Turkey

In total 300 return counsellors from 81 Provincial Departments of Migration Management (PDMM) and Turkish Red Crescent (TÜRK KIZILAY) and other Stakeholders will be trained within 10 sets of trainings during the project implementation timeline.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the Trainer Expert within this assignment are the following:

Preparation of the training materials and training curricula on return counselling.
The provision of trainings on return counselling to staff of public institutions or other institutions in Turkey and/or home-based.
Contribution to preparation of manuals and handbooks.

Deliverables

The Expert is expected to provide the following deliverables:

Implementation of the Return Counselling Trainings.
A comprehensive and detailed training materials, curricula, and presentation including case study examples (in English or Turkish, professionally prepared)

The Expert shall prepare the training materials and training curricula before the inception of the trainings.

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to the Project Manager, Semra Özgür who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements
- Master’s Degree in Migration, Sociology, International Relations, Public Administration or a relevant field.
- Profound experience and knowledge of migration management in general and return in specific.
- Migration-related experience with International Organizations,
Specific requirements
- At least 5 years of working experience in the area of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration,
- Previous experience in providing trainings on return counselling to staff of public institutions, and/or previous work as country return counsellor will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Countries of origin, i.e. Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc. is desirable.
- Experience with teaching communication techniques,
- Understanding of migration situation and migration management in Turkey.
Language skills
- English or Turkish language proficiency is required.
- Understanding of a language of a country of origin is considered an asset.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

- ReConnect project description,
- Background Documents on the National AVRR
- Templates (timesheet, payment claim)

Administrative Information

Travel

The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to ReConnect@icmpd.org, and address it to Ms. Semra Özgür.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Background

In any developing context, weak human capital base and skills mismatch can inhibit a country’s economic prosperity. For some of Germany’s reform partners from Africa, such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal, these skills challenges risk dampening their prospects for economic growth as well as their competitiveness and attractiveness for investment.

Most of these countries face skills gaps and shortages with high unemployment rates, particularly among women and youth, against the background of a rapidly expanding youth population that represents a large pool of underutilised labour. One of the common reasons for such gaps is the imbalance between the skills supply and demand, which leaves youth unemployed, trapped in informal jobs or under pressure to migrate to Europe, often irregularly, or to other regions in search of employment opportunities. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these kinds of structural vulnerabilities young people face, leaving millions at risk of food insecurity and creating additional migration pressure.

Moreover, these countries face the global imperative for transitioning towards more environmentally sustainable modes of production and consumption. Such a transition requires the reform partners to upgrade their productive human capabilities through training, skills development, upskilling and reskilling to respond to the rapidly changing skills requirements and business models driven by digitalisation, technological innovations, climate change and growing competition. Ensuring that the youth population of the reform partners develops to its full potential has clear implications not only for their immediate prosperity but also for the welfare and stability of neighbouring Europe.

In Germany and across Europe, business competitiveness continues to be structurally challenged by ageing populations, the green and digital transitions, and skills and labour shortages across various sectors and occupations. In particular, the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen their potential for job creation or entry to new markets disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Health, medical care, hospitality and agriculture emerge among the core sectors experiencing labour shortages across Europe and domains where the EU will continue to seek international talent. Skills shortages are equally reported in most European Union (EU) countries in the social care sector, renewable energy technologies and construction rehabilitation. Similarly, the lack of digital specialists or ICT professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering is revealed across the EU.
In relation to the EU’s green and digital ambitions, this rupture in the global markets caused by the pandemic can also be seen as an opportunity to create more sustainable, competitive and inclusive markets. Recovery for both Europe and its strategic partners such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal will depend, amongst others, on efforts invested in enabling the digital transition, strengthening governance, social capital, and tackling labour market gaps and challenges through measures including bilateral skills mobility partnerships.
The EU’s newly launched Talent Partnerships can facilitate such cooperation. The Talent Partnerships will provide a comprehensive policy framework and funding support for cooperation with third countries to better match labour and skills needs. According to the Commission, these partnership instruments will be part of a comprehensive approach in line with the Global Skills Partnerships (GSP), under which a country of destination and origin cooperate with the business community on building the specific skills needed in both countries through vocational training, mobility, circular migration and professional exchange schemes. Much like the triple-win approach, the GSP cooperation model may involve dual-track skills development programmes, whereby a country of destination trains and sources its required talent from the partner country of origin while enabling the latter to meet its local skills needs through (vocational) training extended to non-migrant populations.
Within this context, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) launched the Inspire project. The initiative aims to develop feasible, implementation-ready and partner-endorsed skills partnership models in targeted digital and green industries beneficial to migrants, countries of origin and destination (i.e. selected partner countries and the interested EU Member States). On the whole, the initiative seeks to address the skills challenges of Germany’s reform and transformation partners from Africa, the Western Balkan and the Eastern Partnership regions. It will do so by creating a dedicated platform for dialogue on skills partnerships designed to engage public-private actors from Europe and partner countries, raise awareness of available partnership instruments and harness the development potential of skills matching through migration and mobility.
The project comprises three clusters of activities involving research, dialogue and partnership incubation. This study is part of the research component.
Objectives and expected outcomes

Building skills partnerships requires the careful selection/matching of participating countries, willing private actors and the appropriate sectors. Hence, to enable this careful selection and ensure effective outreach to target partner countries, European SMEs, investors, labour seeking EU Member States and other relevant actors, this study will scope skills development needs in priority green and digital industries of Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal , in conjunction with the skills needs of selected EU Member States in corresponding industries, in order to identify two reform partners suitable for skills partnerships.

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

[1] The list of the reform partners is yet to be confirmed.

[1] These reform partners will be further analysed through in-depth case studies to guide the country-level dialogue and development of mobility-based skills partnerships.

Analyse current and anticipated skills gaps, skills mismatches, and labour shortages related to green jobs or occupations in reform partners and selected EU Member States, giving special attention to women and youth. The inquiry should include the training or skills development needs of reform partners’ core green industries juxtaposed with the skills needs of similar industries in the selected EU countries. Skills needs can be analysed in terms of occupational categories as well as the technical and generic skills required. The analysis should focus on green skills or skills in green or clean technologies and processes across the priority industries of the analysed countries, ranging from the agricultural sector to manufacturing and services.
Analyse current and anticipated skills gaps, skills mismatches, and labour shortages related to digital or tech-related occupations in reform partners and selected EU Member States, giving special attention to women and youth. The inquiry should include the training or skills development needs of reform partners’ core ICT industries and other key industries in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction and logistics sectors, which heavily rely on digital technologies. This analysis should be juxtaposed with the skills needs of similar industries in the selected EU countries. Skills needs can be analysed in terms of occupational categories as well as the technical and generic skills required. The main focus is advanced or specialised digital skills .
Review past, existing or planned collaboration on skills identification, recognition and development, cooperation between TVET/education systems, labour mobility arrangements or programmes, and return migration arrangements between the paired countries of origin and destination.
Identify ongoing work within the scope of the theme by other donors and related institutions.
Map European SMEs and larger companies active in the reform countries that can be encouraged to participate in skills partnerships.
Out of the three reform partners analysed, recommend the two countries with the highest potential for skills partnerships with one or two European Member States in the identified green and digital industries. Besides highlighting opportunities, these recommendations should outline potential risks and challenges related to the proposed partnerships.

The analysis of the skills needs, target sectors and the matching between the countries of origin and destination should answer the following key questions :

a) What data on labour market trends and skills needs is available in countries of origin on a sectoral level, focusing on green and digital industries? (e.g., skills profiles, age structure and gender, skills demand and supply).

b) Which green and digital industries of the countries of origin and destination are suffering skills shortages? What is the size and depth of these shortages? Can these gaps be met through skills partnerships involving mobility and migration? Which of the identified industries offer opportunities for mobility/migration-based skills partnerships?

[3] Including but not limited to (1) programming, web, and app development; (2) digital business analysis; (3) digital marketing and content creation; (4) digital design and data visualization; (5) digital product management; (6) cyber-security.

[4] For solid list of criterion that should be considered when choosing the sectors and country partners, please consult the frameworks developed by the Centre for Global Development at https://gsp.cgdev.org/

Do these industries have the potential to drive sustainable growth in the countries of origin? Are they conducive to encouraging women and youth employment?

c) Is there any past, ongoing or planned cooperation on skills training and exchange between the countries of origin and destination?
d) Do the countries of destination recognise the qualifications and skills of the countries of origin?
e) Are there existing linkages between private sector actors (both European and local businesses) in the country of origin and training providers in countries of origin and countries of destination?
f) Does the labour law of the selected countries of destination (potential partners to the reform countries) offer protection to foreign nationals?
g) How supportive are the political opinion and public interest of both countries of origin and destination in mobility/migration-based skills partnerships?
h) Are there any existing cultural ties (i.e. language, diaspora groups) between the countries of origin and destination that can facilitate the partnership?
i) Do the suggested partners (pair of countries of origin and destination) have political and economic relations supporting skills partnerships? Consider elements such as trade, investment, development support, facilitated visa schemes etc.

j) How is the migration pattern (e.g., motivations, types of migration, diaspora role) between the countries of origin and destination? Are there any migration management mechanisms between the two countries?
Pairing recommendations between the countries of origin and destination should consider the availability or absences of enabling conditions such as those outlined in the research questions.
The main expected outcome from this study is a report highlighting the specific sectors, related skills needs and countries of origin and destination that lend themselves well to skills partnerships. The findings and recommendations from the study will be used to guide country-specific assessments of partnership opportunities in the identified sectors of the selected two reform partners. The country case studies will inform the dialogue and design of the pilot skills partnership scheme.

Scope of tasks

The scope of work of the expert will encompass the following:

- Participate in and contribute to the inception meeting with ICMPD to clarify the scope of the consultancy and the objectives and expected outcomes of the study.
- Participate in, and contribute to study follow-up discussions with ICMPD.
- Drawing on his/her extensive experience in the regions, review existing literature in line with the 6 specific objectives of the assignment, and in particular addressing the above-mentioned research questions. The expert is expected to be aware of gaps in existing knowledge and take into account ongoing and planned work within the theme by other international organisations or related donors.
- Conduct online consultations with relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Draft the study report with the analysis of findings and recommendations.
- Revise the report based on ICMPD input and feedback.

Deliverables (home-based)

The assignment deliverables shall include the following:

Inception report (1 week after signing the contract) with:
The methodology and timeframe for the consultancy agreed upon during inception discussions with ICMPD.
The outline of the study report.
Intermediary report (no later than 3 weeks after signing the contract) with:
Preliminary research findings
First draft report (no later than 6 weeks after signing the contract) with:
Key outcomes of the study and recommendations
Final draft of the study report (no later than 9 weeks after signing the contract) incorporating ICMPD comments and inputs.

Maximum number of working days: 20

Reporting lines

On a weekly basis, the Expert will report to Ms Eden Alemayehu, who will be in charge of the overall supervision and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in advising, establishing or developing labour market information.
Required expertise in the skill dimension of migration governance, preferably with recent experience in labour mobility and skills partnerships.
Previous experience working in and a solid understanding of the literature on private sector engagement in skills development/mobility, preferably with recent experience in growth sectors, particularly in the digital and green industries.
Proven track record of Western Africa regional knowledge and direct exposure to and network within labour mobility fields in the target region.
Fluent use of English and excellent drafting in English.

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Project information

Any other relevant documents, especially on the EU policy on Talent Partnerships

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:
timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
counter-signed contract;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.

The payment to the bank account indicated by the expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a sample of their related work to this announcement in the subject line of the email to inspire@icmpd.org by the close of business 20 January 2022.

Background

In any developing context, weak human capital base and skills mismatch can inhibit a country’s economic prosperity. For some of Germany’s transformation partners from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine, these skills challenges equally risk dampening their prospects for competitiveness and investment attractiveness.

Most of these countries face falling birth rates, low job creation, labour shortages, and mismatches between the educational/vocational system and the labour market needs. At the same time, the regions are also home to skilled workers and diaspora living and working across Europe, with the potential to contribute to the economic development of their home country. Like the rest of the world, these countries also face the imperative for transitioning towards more environmentally sustainable modes of production and consumption. Such a transition requires the transformation partners to upgrade their productive human capabilities through training, skills development, upskilling and reskilling to respond to the rapidly changing skills requirements and business models driven by digitalisation, technological innovations, climate change and growing competition. Ensuring that the youth population of the transformation partners develops to its full potential has clear implications not only for their immediate prosperity but also for the welfare and stability of neighbouring Europe.

In relation to the EU’s green and digital ambitions, this rupture in the global markets caused by the pandemic can also be seen as an opportunity to create more sustainable, competitive and inclusive markets. Recovery for both Europe and its strategic partners such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine will depend, amongst others, on efforts invested in enabling the digital transition, strengthening governance, social capital, and tackling labour market gaps and challenges through measures including bilateral skills mobility partnerships.

The EU’s newly launched Talent Partnerships can facilitate such cooperation. The Talent Partnerships will provide a comprehensive policy framework and funding support for cooperation with third countries to better match labour and skills needs. According to the Commission, these partnership instruments will be part of a comprehensive approach in line with the Global Skills Partnerships (GSP), under which a country of destination and origin cooperate with the business community on building the specific skills needed in both countries through vocational training, mobility, circular migration and professional exchange schemes. Much like the triple-win approach, the GSP cooperation model may involve dual-track skills development programmes, whereby a country of destination trains and sources its required talent from the partner country of origin while enabling the latter to meet its local skills needs through (vocational) training extended to non-migrant populations.

Within this context, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) launched the Inspire project. The initiative aims to develop feasible, implementation-ready and partner-endorsed skills partnership models in targeted digital and green industries beneficial to migrants, countries of origin and destination (i.e. selected partner countries and the interested EU Member States). On the whole, the initiative seeks to address the skills challenges of Germany’s reform and transformation partners from Africa, the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region. It will do so by creating a dedicated platform for dialogue on skills partnerships designed to engage public-private actors from Europe and partner countries, raise awareness of available partnership instruments and harness the development potential of skills matching through migration and mobility.

The project comprises three clusters of activities involving research, dialogue and partnership incubation. This study is part of the research component.

Objectives and expected outcomes

Building skills partnerships requires the careful selection/matching of participating countries, willing private actors and the appropriate sectors. Hence, to enable this careful selection and ensure effective outreach to target partner countries, European SMEs, investors, labour seeking EU Member States and other relevant actors, this study will scope skills development needs in priority green and digital industries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine[1], in conjunction with the skills needs of selected EU Member States in corresponding industries, in order to identify two transformation partners suitable for skills partnerships.[2]

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

Analyse current and anticipated skills gaps, skills mismatches, and labour shortages related to green jobs or occupations in transformation partners and selected EU Member States, giving special attention to women and youth. The inquiry should include the training or skills development needs of transformation partners’ core green industries juxtaposed with the skills needs of similar industries in the selected EU countries. Skills needs can be analysed in terms of occupational categories as well as

[1] This list will be narrowed down to four countries during the first discussions with the selected expert.

[2] These transformation partners will be further analysed through in-depth case studies to guide the country-level dialogue and development of mobility-based skills partnerships.

the technical and generic skills required. The analysis should focus on green skills or skills in green or clean technologies and processes across the priority industries of the analysed countries, ranging from the agricultural sector to manufacturing and services.
Analyse current and anticipated skills gaps, skills mismatches, and labour shortages related to digital or tech-related occupations in transformation partners and selected EU Member States, giving special attention to women and youth. The inquiry should include the training or skills development needs of transformation partners’ core ICT industries and other key industries in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction and logistics sectors, which heavily rely on digital technologies. This analysis should be juxtaposed with the skills needs of similar industries in the selected EU countries. Skills needs can be analysed in terms of occupational categories as well as the technical and generic skills required. The main focus is advanced or specialised digital skills[1].
Review past, existing or planned collaboration on skills identification, recognition and development, cooperation between TVET/education systems, labour mobility arrangements or programmes, and return migration arrangements between the paired countries of origin and destination.
Identify ongoing work within the scope of the theme by other donors and related institutions.
Map European SMEs and larger companies active in the transformation countries that can be encouraged to participate in skills partnerships.
Recommend two transformation partners with the highest potential for skills partnerships with one or two European Member States in the identified green and digital industries. Besides highlighting opportunities, these recommendations should outline potential risks and challenges related to the proposed partnerships.

The main expected outcome from this study is a report highlighting the specific sectors, related skills needs and countries of origin and destination that lend themselves well to skills partnerships. The findings and recommendations from the study will be used to guide country-specific assessments of partnership opportunities in the identified sectors of the selected two transformation partners. The country case studies will inform the dialogue and design of the pilot skills partnership scheme.

Scope of tasks

The scope of work of the expert will encompass the following:

Participate in and contribute to the inception meeting with ICMPD to clarify the scope of the consultancy, the objectives and expected outcomes of the study.
Participate in, and contribute to study followup discussions with ICMPD.
Drawing on his/her extensive experience in the regions, review existing literature in line with the 6 specific objectives of the assignment. The expert is expected to be aware of gaps in existing knowledge and take into account ongoing and planned work within the theme by other international organisations or related donors.
Conduct online consultations with relevant stakeholders as needed.
Draft the study report with the analysis of findings and recommendations.
Revise the report based on ICMPD input and feedback.

Deliverables (home-based)

The assignment deliverables shall include the following:

Inception report (1 week after signing the contract) with:
- The methodology and timeframe for the consultancy agreed upon during inception discussions with ICMPD.
- The outline of the study report.
First draft report (no later than 3 weeks after signing the contract) with:
- Key outcomes of the study and recommendations
Final draft of the study report (no later than 4 weeks after signing the contract) incorporating ICMPD comments and inputs.

Maximum number of working days: 20

Reporting lines

On a weekly basis, the Expert will report to Ms Eden Alemayehu, who will be in charge of the overall supervision and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in advising, establishing or developing labour market information.
Required expertise in the skills dimension of migration governance, preferably with recent experience in labour mobility and skills partnerships.
Previous experience working in and a solid understanding of the literature on private sector engagement in skills development/mobility, preferably with recent experience in growth sectors, particularly in the digital and green industries.
Knowledge of the target regions, direct exposure to and network within labour mobility fields in the focus region.
Fluent use of English and excellent drafting in English.

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Project information
A set of guiding questions to support the analysis of the skills needs, target sectors and the matching between the countries of origin and destination
Any other relevant documents, especially on the EU policy on Talent Partnerships

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
counter-signed contract;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.

The payment to the bank account indicated by the expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a sample of their related work to this announcement in the subject line of the email to inspire@icmpd.org by the close of business on 21 February 2022.

Background
The project “EU Support for the effective management of green and maritime borders in Albania” (EU4SAFEALB) is supporting the provision of modern technical means to the Border and Migration Police (hereinafter BMP) of the Albanian State Police (ASP) of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of the Republic of Albania (hereinafter Albania) in order to enhance the Albanian national capacity to counter organized cross-border crime and drug trafficking.
The project objective is to support the BMP to achieve effective border control and surveillance to prevent and combat the trafficking in narcotics.

The project-specific objective is: to contribute to an enhanced BMP capacity to counter organized cross-border crime and drug trafficking through the provision of modern specialized technical means and the capacity-building of BMP staff.

Place of assignment
Albania

Objective
Supervision of the construction of the radar towers in the framework of the project.

Tasks
The tasks to be completed are the following:

1. Supervise the construction works at two sites in Tale and Dhermi:
• analyzing and monitoring contractual programs submitted by the Contractor providing the instructions to the Contractor with regards to contractual obligations fulfilment to facilitate the highest possible standard of construction works within the contract time and in full conformity with the Contract's technical specifications and the respective Albanian legal requirements;

•   conducting regular site inspections to check the quality of the workmanship and materials following the Contract and good engineering practice;
•   ensuring that all safety risks during construction and commissioning of the works are assessed in advance and risk mitigation measures are undertaken before commencing the respective activities;
•   ensuring that the quality of materials and the end product complies with Albanian legal norms;
•   ensuring that the works are implemented following the Environmental Management Plan. Report to the ICMPD project team on any environmental issue;
•   establish continuous communication with the Contractor to identify and resolve any potential problems in a proactive manner (e.g. through weekly site meetings and monthly progress meetings). All potential delays and other issues shall be identified, and corresponding actions discussed and agreed;
•   negotiating and recommending to the ICMPD any variations initiated by the Contractor or to be undertaken by the ICMPD, if necessary suggest to the substitutions and improve any part of the works, if levels, dimensions, materials or workmanship do not conform to the requirements and specifications or are otherwise insufficient/inferior;
•   keeping ICMPD project team informed of the progress of works and any ongoing or anticipated problem, challenge, delay, or cost variation by providing the regular reports and minutes of the meetings;
•   assisting ICMPD in monitoring and addressing all the citizens' and beneficiaries' complaints during the works' implementation.

2.   Review, approve and document the following:
•   contractor’s working drawings, possible modifications to the detailed design, “as-built drawings”, list of defects (“snag list”), all the relevant reports and minutes of meetings;
•   all correspondence with the Contractor;
•   records of works executed by the Contractor (the works shall be measured on-site, following the appropriate clauses in the Contract);
•   certificates, insurance, securities, indemnities, ownership documents, etc. for which the Contractor is liable under the conditions of the contract.

3. Ensure objects’ commissioning by:
•   conducting the final inspection and prepare Provisional Acceptance Certificate and other documents as required by the contract;
•   participating in technical (pressure, hydraulic, and any other tests required under the works Contract to ensure compliance with applicable norms and requirements;
•   ensuring the issue of all the necessary certificates;
•   verifying and approving operation and maintenance manuals;
•   reviewing, verifying and certifying as-built documentation;
•   ensuring that hand-over procedures are carried out in line with local regulations and requirements.

The working language of this assignment is English. All expected deliverables must be submitted in line with the timeline established at the table below. The project implementation team will support the delivery of the tasks by providing the relevant documents, translation, interpretation and coordinating with the beneficiary agency on organisational issues. To achieve the expected results, the supervisor will work with the relevant national and international stakeholders in a collaborative and coordinated manner.

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 2 weeks from commissioning date.

Deliverables and tentative work plan

Deliverable and timeline
1.       Construction works supervised - 10 WDs, on-site (10 January - 11 April 2022)
2.       Documentation approved and recorded - 3 WDs, home-based and on-site (10 January - 18 April 2022)
3.       Objects commissioned - 2 WD, home-based and on-site (10 January - 18 April 2022)

Maximum number of working days: 15

Reporting lines
Expert reports to the Head of Border Management and Security Programme, ICMPD HQ.

Qualifications and Experience
•   Advanced university degree in Civil engineering or a related discipline;
•   License in supervision of construction works by the appropriate entities in Albania;
•   Demonstrated knowledge of the Albanian standards and regulations for supervision of works.
•   Demonstrated experience in supervision of material testing activities;
•   Computer literacy
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
•   Excellent language and communication skills as well as drafting skills in English.

Material provided by ICMPD
 Translations of the requested documents provided by BMP
 Relevant extracts from Contract concluded with the Contractor (technical specifications of the radar towers).

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to Oksana.Nazarchuk@icmpd.org

Posting Date: 25/11/2021

Deadline for Applications: Open deadline

Duty Station: Home based

Contract Duration: TBC

Organisational overview

Following ICMPD Member States’ adoption of Strategy 2025 in June 2020, the ICMPD team, under the leadership of the Director, Policy, Research & Strategy (PRS), Deputy-Director General, developed a comprehensive Strategy Execution Plan (SEP) as a framework for implementing and monitoring the progress of Strategy 2025. The approach of the SEP is to elaborate and operationalise a results architecture and results-based system to (1) continue and deepen ICMPD’s focus on results, (2) support ICMPD’s continued development of innovative solutions that address key migration challenges, and (3) increase the capture of and communication about ICMPD’s contributions to the migration landscape. Building on an organisational theory of change, the results architecture provides strategic guidance that ICMPD’s leadership and staff can use to steer ICMPD towards increasing the organisation’s impact.

Project background

As part of the SEP, the dedicated Strategy, Knowledge, Evaluation and Impact (SKEI) unit is providing services across ICMPD in the areas of strategy development and execution; monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL); and knowledge management (KM). Staff in this unit are helping ICMPD to develop its results architecture and system. One key component of this work is to support projects and programmes to align their objectives with ICMPD’s strategic objectives as outlined in Strategy 2025 and to strengthen their project designs using a theory of change and other MEL tools. These services support a project- and programme-level focus on results as mapped and linked to strategic objectives, which support staff to capture, explore, and use their results to strengthen their work as well as contribute to ICMPD’s strategic results. The SKEI unit is also building on a separate project undertaken under the PRS Director to develop KM processes and systems for the organisation, which can better capture, manage, transfer, engage and employ ICMPD’s expertise and other critical informational assets in pursuit of the organisation’s strategic objectives and continuously increasing focus on results.

Objective

Under the direction of the Senior Policy Advisor M&E, the MEL Expert will be responsible for supporting SEP implementation; planning and managing MEL-related project logistics and tasks as needed, including project administration and substantive support to MEL focused activities; and KM tasks as assigned.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the MEL Expert within this assignment are the following:

Activity 1. Contribute to implementation and operationalisation of the SEP at the organisational level, where needed and as assigned.
Activity 2. Support ICMPD projects and programmes to develop theories of change and MEL frameworks and plans, where needed and as assigned.
Activity 3. Provide input on KM systems, processes, and practices, where needed and as assigned.
Any other tasks, as assigned.

Deliverables

The MEL Expert will be expected to provide specific deliverables related to the tasks assigned. Such deliverables can include theories of change, MEL plans, logic models, logical frameworks, MEL frameworks/results chains, monitoring matrices/tools, and others.

Maximum number of working days: To be determined, based on assigned tasks and needs.

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to Dr. Jacqueline Berman, Senior Policy Advisor, who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in strategy development and MEL, including, but not limited to:

Significant experience working with quantitative and qualitative measures/indicators, methodologies, data collection, analysis and MEL project management tools

Development and deployment of monitoring systems, including reporting on progress against indicators

Evaluation approaches, methodologies, design, implementation, analysis and reporting

Evidence-driven learning strategies, resources and tools

Familiarity with knowledge management principles and good practices, as well as the operationalisation of KM systems and processes.

Substantive knowledge of migration issues, especially migration policy.

Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds.

Well-established and highly effective oral and written communication skills, including analysis for and drafting of strategy updates, monitoring reports, evaluation reports, lessons learned outputs and related strategy, MEL and KM outputs.

Ability to work independently and efficiently, and on some occasions, under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft applications as well as quantitative and qualitative data analysis and visualization software in an MEL context.

Excellent oral and written command of English, good knowledge of French is an asset.

Demonstrated track record of professionalism, collegiality, teamwork, personal efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience in an international and/or international organisational context

Advanced university degree in migration, political science, international relations, law, social science methodology or similar fields.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Timesheets and Payment Claims Templates

Any other relevant documents related to the assigned projects

Administrative Information

Travel

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to noor.elkholi@icmpd.org, and address it to Ms. Noor Elkholi.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference. The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Project Description

The specific objectives are:

To increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market
To get Local entrepreneurial ecosystems more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs
To improve the policy development and the coordination of the policy implementation related to the socio-economic integration of SuTPs at the national, regional and local levels
To increase the employment opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs through strengthening the performance of the market operators.

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities are final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Increasing number of SuTPs in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LHCs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
B2B Events and matching potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups,
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Grants for supporting cooperatives for new job opportunities,
Grants for supporting for Small-Medium Enterprises for new job opportunities,
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus.

Short-Term Expert Involvement and the Scope of Work

Within the framework of ENHANCER Project, ICMPD develops a migration sensitive mentorship mechanism for entrepreneurs and builds a pool of mentors. Selected mentors will provide an inclusive and tailor-made mentorship service to the entrepreneurs in order for them to improve their capacity for keeping up with the market dynamics, getting integrated to national and international value chains, developing products and their businesses as well as dealing with the bureaucratic procedures.

With a view to facilitating inclusion of target groups along with supporting development prospects of provinces, below listed sectors are given priority in relevant project activities, including mentorship services;

Food and agriculture
Furniture
Textile and Ready Garment
Shoe-Making
Machinery & Equipment and Metal Manufacturing & Repair
Innovative and High-Tech Value Chains including IT, software development and design

The interested applicants are expected to join mentor pool of ENHANCER Project. The individual applicant will be contracted according to ICMPD Recruitment Procedures to provide mentorship services, once s/he is matched with potential mentee(s) as a mentor and agrees to undertake the assigned task.

Required Qualifications

Having an undergraduate Degree and Post-graduate degree/s in relevant field/s will be an asset.
Proven previous experience in mentoring,
Being qualified for a training certificate on mentorship service and/or being registered into a well-known mentorship pool/s would be an asset,
Being specialised in at least one area for mentoring services for different operations such as business model development, legal counselling, marketing, product development and human resources management etc. (please specify in the form),
Excellent practical reporting, communication and analysis skills,
Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills,
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish
Excellent oral and written Arabic language skills would be an asset.

Procedure for expression of interest

Mentors interested in taking part in ENHANCER Project’s Mentor Pool as STEs are kindly invited to apply by;

filling out the application form (please follow the link) and,
sending their up-to-date CV by e-mail with “LAST Name-Mentorship application” in the subject line to:mentor.enhancer@icmpd.org

This call for experts is published to build a pool of mentors for the project and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please apply only if your CV corresponds with the desired profile.

This call will be open for the duration of the Project.

Deadline for application: Call is open until 31 December 2021

Duty Station: Home based, with possible virtual and/or physical short-term assignment(s)

Background

The Budapest Process is an inter-regional dialogue on migration stretching from Europe to the Silk Routes region (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq and Pakistan) also covering Europe's Eastern neighbours, the Western Balkans and Central Asia.

Founded in 1993 the Budapest Process is Europe's leading and longest-standing dialogue on migration. It has built up a far-reaching network among participating and observer states as well as a wide thematic coverage. The Budapest Process also offers practical support to countries within the Silk Routes Project by offering a platform for learning and training between peers as well as for facilitating concrete project development and cooperation.

Projects implemented under the Budapest Process umbrella are build up on each other. These projects based on the good long-term relationship and continuously grow due to operational cooperation that ICMPD (host of the Budapest Process) has established with the governments of the Silk Routes countries over the past decade, these are:

“Improving Migration Management in the Silk Routes Countries” funded by EU
“Integrated Border Management in the Silk Routes Countries” funded by EU
“Capacity building for long-term reintegration of returnees to Afghanistan and Iraq (CAIR)” funded by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Development of a Leadership Training Programme for the Afghan Border Police” funded by Austria Federal Ministry of Interior
“Developing the Iraqi Government’s knowledge and expertise in migration management (IMED)” funded by Swiss State Secretariat for Migration
“Information measures and capacity building on asylum, legal and irregular migration in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Western Balkans (IKAM)” funded by EU and Austria
“Awareness raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in Pakistan (PARIM)” Austrian Federal Ministry of Interior and Bulgarian Ministry of the Interior of co-fund and co-implements the project

More information on the Budapest Process and implemented projects can be found on www.budapestprocess.org

Objective

In order to galvanise action to achieve proposed objectives, Secretariat and project implementation teams (PIT) regularly require qualitative input from expert(s) on specific thematic area(s) as well as subject-based regional experts. The following thematic-areas are of interest to the Budapest Process Secretariat and project implementation teams for the near future:

Labour migration and vocational training
Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR)
Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM)
Diaspora engagement, migration and development
Private sector engagement
Asylum and Refugees
Climate-Induced migration in South Asia
Integrated Border Management and Security
Information analysis and data collection on trafficking in human beings, migrant smuggling and irregular migration with focus on Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan (development curriculum and delivery of the workshops on data collection and analyses)

An outcome of this call is to build a pool of experts that can engaged on a case-by-case basis with PIT and Secretariat.

Tasks

The following is an example set of tasks to be completed by the Expert within a usual assignment. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and actual tasks will be determined on a case-by-case basis:

For workshops / seminars/ meeting on thematic areas:

Provide input on meeting agenda (in case of seminars, workshops, etc.) and its sessions as well as suggest speakers and experts to include in the agenda;
Prepare a background paper (6-8 pages), policy brief or situation report (2-3 pages) or content and dissemination plan for strategic communications on the situation, topic, phenomenon or event in focus;
Prepare and/or review written report / follow up documentation of the event;
Liaise with other experts to consolidate and prepare policy recommendations;
Participate and present the output at the relevant forum; be able and willing to provide follow up content or responses for clarification;

For data collection and analyses:

Developed training curriculum on data collection and data analysis (draft curriculum in editable MS Word format, English, professionally edited, up to 25 pages)
Training on data analysis is delivered (the training could be either in person with a deployment to the country of project implementation or in a blended mode via Internet whereas the participants are together in a meeting room and the trainers are connected online to the meeting)
Report in the wake of training is submitted (draft report in editable MS Word format, English, professionally edited, up to 5 pages)

Deliverables

The deliverables will be determined based on the exact tasks allocated to the Expert. The format and other guidelines will be conveyed in advance.

Delivery schedule will be agreed to in advance and has to be adhered to with strict discipline, however, it is understandable that delays may occur due to certain unavoidable circumstances, but the extenuation will have to be discussed and agreed to by the contracting party (i.e. ICMPD).

Reporting lines

The Expert will report to the Head of the Budapest Process Secretariat and involved Project Managers that will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements

Education
- Master’s degree or PhD in migration studies, international relations and/or development, peace and conflict studies, journalism, communications, economics, or related fields
- Advanced police education/degree or a degree in a relevant field of science coupled with practical experience in law enforcement.
Professional Experience and Skills for thematic areas
- At least five years of professional experience in writing and editing complex and innovative technical research reports, policy documents and communications materials, for targeted audiences including senior officials in either government, think-tanks, NGOs, corporate or international organisations, especially within the domain of migration policy;
- Demonstrated prior experience in collaborative migration policy work and research;
- Experience working with multi-lateral organisations and governments in regards to migration diplomacy is essential; experience working on EU or EU MS migration policies is desirable;
- Experience working on humanitarian relief or field-based research work is desirable;
- Experience in one of the following regions is highly desirable: South and Central Asia, Middle East, Western Balkans / South Eastern Europe;
Professional Experience and Skills for Experts on data collection and analyses
- At least five years of relevant work experience in the field of border management, countering smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons, preferably at international level;
- Extensive work experience in any of the following environments: countering migrant smuggling and human trafficking, border security and management agencies, police training and education institutions;
- In depth knowledge and understanding of border management, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and law enforcement cooperation in this field;
- Proven experience as a trainer and in the setting of international workshops;
Language skills
- Excellent writing and oral skills in English is mandatory
- Excellent writing and editing skills in Arabic, Farsi or Russian are an asset

Specific requirements

Extensive expertise in one or several of the following thematic areas :
- Labour migration and vocational training
- Return, Readmission, and Reintegration (RRR)
- Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM)
- Diaspora engagement, migration and development
- Private sector engagement
- Asylum and Refugees
- Climate-Induced migration in South Asia
- Information analysis and data collection on trafficking in human beings, migrant smuggling and irregular migration with focus on Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan (development curriculum and delivery of the workshops on data collection and analyses)
- Integrated Border Management and Security

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Meeting agendas, concept notes and other background materials;
Budapest Process Political Declaration, Action Plan and Implementation Plan;
Any other relevant documents related to the task assigned

Administrative Information

Travel (if applicable)

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

In order to process payments, the Expert is required to submit duly filled timesheets.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV and maximum one-page motivation letter with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to ab@icmpd.org and omer.ali@icmpd.org, and address it to Silk Routes Team.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.

The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Project Description

ENHANCER Project’s overall objective is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of Syrians under Temporary Protection in Turkey to the LHCs through improving employment and livelihood opportunities.

In more details, specific objectives are:

to increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market.
Local entrepreneurial ecosystems are more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs.
Policy development related to socio-economic integration of SuTPS and coordination of the implementation of those policies are improved at the national, regional and local levels.
Employment opportunities of the SuTPs and local host communities to be increased through strengthening the performance of the market operators.

Project’s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services,
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation,
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
SMEs and cooperatives which have potential to create new job and livelihood opportunities.

Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending as of December 2023.

Background

Increasing number of SuTP`s in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LHCs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling refugees and host communities have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs needs to be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policymaking.

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs, SMEs and cooperatives,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Grants for supporting cooperatives for new job opportunities
Grants for supporting for Small-Medium Enterprises for new job opportunities
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement

The ENHANCER project offers 3 grant programmes (Activities 4.1, 4.3, 6.1) that will be implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Technology -Directorate GeneralRegional Development Agencies and 10 regional development agencies in each of 11 provinces. These provinces are Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Konya, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, Mersin, Hatay and Kayseri.

Short Term Experts (STE) who will be recruited, as assessors will provide support to the Evaluation Committee during the evaluation process of applications related to grant call for proposals as mentioned above

Expected Tasks of the Experts are:

To be a non-voting member of evaluation committee
To verify-check administrative eligibility of applications
To assess applications
To present and report results to Evaluation Committee in several phases of the process

In total 26-30 short-term expert will be recruited as assessors for three grant programmes as listed in below

1) SME Support Grant Scheme for Job Creation

2) Local Common Use Facilities

3) Capacity Development for Ecosystem Institutions

Duty station for these tasks will be Ankara Turkey.

Desired Profile of Experts

Minimum 6 years of overall professional experience
Proven reporting experience,
Previous project assessment experience including minimum 3 grant schemes,
Minimum 3 years of sectoral experience in Innovative and high-tech value chains (Software, design, e-commerce etc.), Machinery and equipment and metal manufacturing and repair, Textile and ready garment, Agriculture/food, Furniture, Shoe-making will be an asset,

Experience in PCM, project writing, project management, entrepreneurship and private sector development will be an asset.
Experience with EU grants evaluation, work experience with PRAG rules and regulation will be an asset.

Proficiency in Turkish/English.

Procedure for expression of interest

Experts interested in taking part in the ENHANCER project as STEs are kindly invited to apply by sending their up-to-date CVs and a motivation letter, indicating their area of interests, strengths and prefered grant programme/s via an email (mentioning prefered programme/s on subject line of the mail) sent to the following email address and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website

Project email address: hibe@icmpd.org

ICMPD expert roster: https://expert-roster.icmpd.org/home/

BACKGROUND

Following the AU-EU Abidjan Summit held in November 2017, the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have been developing the AU-EU Continent-to-Continent Migration and Mobility Dialogue (C2CMMD), which brings together strategic stakeholders from the AU and EU with a view to jointly addressing migration and mobility issues between the two continents and to exploring areas of potential cooperation. The High-Level Dialogue meeting that took place in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2019 identified the priority areas to be supported within the C2CMMD, including support to the AUC relating to ratification and implementation of the AU Free Movement Protocol.

The Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community Relating to Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment (AU Free Movement Protocol, or FMP) was adopted in January 2018 at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in an effort to harness regional connectedness, integration and broader trade, labour migration as well as overarching development goals. Aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the AU Free Movement Protocol is also anchored in the continent’s strategic framework, the Agenda 2063, that aims to advance inclusive and sustainable development while manifesting unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity. In particular, Aspiration Two of the Agenda calls for an integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism, including through the acceleration of progress towards integration for sustained growth, trade exchanges of goods, services, free movement of people and capital. The free movement of persons agenda, as envisioned by the FMP, is central to the integration of the Continent and cannot be considered separate from other integration efforts, including through economic integration and trade (as confirmed by the AU’s adoption of the Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA] in May 2019), as well as common policies on co-operation and security.

The FMP recognises and builds upon the contribution and the achievements of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the area of free movement of persons where it currently exists as well as enhance facilitation of settlement of regular migrants and ultimately allowing for affirmation of an African Identity. The FMP is accompanied by a comprehensive implementation roadmap. The Protocol has so far registered only 33 signatures from the AU’s 55 Member States, and only 4 ratifications (Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe), whereas at least 15 ratifications are needed for the Protocol to enter into force.

Despite obvious socio-economic benefits associated with the continental free movement, several challenges and concerns persist that stifle the efforts of ratification and consequently of implementation. They can be clustered into four major areas:

Socio-political issues, greatly associated with the fear of so-called “social dumping”
Capacities to manage free movement in the absence of elaborate continental identity, travel and border management systems
Security concerns linked to continuous threats of transnational terrorism and organised crime
Health issues, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Further challenges to regional integration include multiplicity of mechanisms and instruments, RECs facing overlaps among MS, poor coordination and harmonisation such as in certification; lack of monitoring, evaluation and reporting towards implementation of the normative frameworks; lack of financial resourcing and prioritisation; weak institutions; unaligned national laws and policies; lack of citizen participation and engagement; and lack of adherence to treaties, decisions and other legal instruments. These have been further stifled by issues of security, incl. of health amplified by COVID-19 pandemic, weak governance of borders and poor security intelligence, leading to the proliferation of cross-border criminal and terrorist activities.

Successfully implementing the Protocol may also benefit from the European Union’s experience relating to the Freedom of movement and residence of persons. The African Integration Report of 2019 highlights that while the two regions are unique in their respective economic dynamics and socio-political fabrics, the EU’s experience presents practical lessons that could support African countries to accelerate the integration agenda forward, especially with regards to the legal and institutional frameworks, to ensure the design, coordination and enforcement of policy decisions. These include experiences in overcoming barriers in terms of uniform identification, establishing mechanisms to counter abuse of rights, and to accessing social security, healthcare, education and employment opportunities.

The African Union, as the custodian of the AU Free Movement Protocol, and its partners are working towards addressing the political and technical hurdles to the entry into force of the Protocol and consequently its implementation. Amongst other things, efforts are focusing on the popularisation of the Protocol to encourage ratification, while addressing the underlying concerns at the national and regional levels. These efforts are also guided by priorities set forth by the AfCFTA. In light of this, and echoing the priorities informing the C2CMMD, a study will be carried out to identify the challenges and opportunities for the ratification of the Protocol. The study will also serve as a solid basis for the development of a strategy for the popularisation of the Protocol, in close cooperation with respective RECs. The strategy will provide a framework for specific recommendations on actions that will need to be put in place to address the existing challenges and concerns in AU MS in order to improve the rate of ratification, and so that the opportunities provided by the FMP can be realised to the full.

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The objective of the study is to identify the challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, as well as to provide a framework for a strategy to popularise the Protocol, i.e. to improve the rate of ratification of the protocol. The study will draw on the experiences and good practices at the African regional level (RECs), as well as on examples and lessons learned from European experience that may inform the ways on how to address those challenges while leveraging the opportunities. The study will be conducted in view of consultations led by the African Union with its Member States and the RECs in an effort to advance on the agenda of free movement, and it is therefore expected to serve as a tool at the disposal of the African Union in relation to its Member States. It is thereby also expected to contribute to the AU’s efforts in improving regional integration as foreseen by the AfCFTA.

More specifically, the study aims to:

Identify and analyse very specific challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement at the national, regional and continental levels. This may include actual or perceived challenges within the above-mentioned 4 clusters (socio-political, capabilities, security, and health) at the institutional, programmatic, policy, political, economic, or cultural levels either from national, regional or continental perspectives;
Map experiences and good practice examples/lessons learned at the African national and regional levels (where free movement protocols have been implemented), and in the EU that may serve as lessons learned to be adapted to the relevant challenges in the African context;
Suggest a ranking of identified challenges and opportunities in terms of their critical implications on the ratification and implementation of the Protocol as well as ease of implementation, and provide guidance on how specific bottlenecks could be addressed at legal/policy, institutional and operational levels, drawing on the mapped examples

Thereby, the study will provide the framework for the development of a strategy to improve the rate of ratification, which will:

Serve as an internal tool for the AUC to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications to allow the entry into force of the Protocol, and will therefore focus on key objectives and the means to achieve those objectives. The strategy will, amongst other things, include potent milestones, (human and financial) resources to be mobilized, synergies to be identified that may be leveraged, as well as target/strategic stakeholders and audience to be engaged and communicated to, etc.
Support in the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, by responding to the specific challenges and needs identified in the respective AU Member States and RECs, while leveraging on the opportunities. To this end, the development of the strategy will also benefit from feedback and inputs provided by AU Member States and RECs ; and
Provide specific recommendations on actions to be put in place to leverage on the improved popularisation, and facilitate ratification and consequently implementation of the Protocol. The strategy may consequently be country and/or regional specific, and combine operational and political elements.

SCOPE AND TASKS

The study will be carried out by a team of experts, under the guidance and direction of the Lead Expert, who’s role will be to:

Lead the research work for the study, incl. designing the outline for the study, the definition of the methodology and research questions;
Lead the development of the strategy for the popularisation of the FMP;
Coordinate the team of experts and act as focal point for the study vis-à-vis ICMPD and the Steering Committee; and
Be responsible for the deliverables of the team, incl. by conducting a quality check of deliverables by the team and remedy shortcomings before their submission to ICMPD for review.

The selected expert is foreseen to be recruited for a total of 80 days, between the signing of the contract and 31 May 2023.

The team of experts, under the leadership of the Lead Expert shall complete the following tasks:

Participate in and contribute to the inception discussion/meeting with the relevant C2CMMD stakeholders to clarify objectives and expected outcomes of the study, the scope as well as the deliverables;
Complete an annotated outline with research questions;
Carry out a desk review on:
- The current status of progress in efforts to popularise and ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
- Challenges and hurdles faced in the ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, including a summary of key challenges, and an overview of specific challenges faced in different countries and regional blocks (where information is available); particular attention should be paid to those AU MS and RECs who may have strong concerns/objections regarding specific aspects related to (any phase) of the continental free movement agenda. Findings will inform the development of a strategy to popularise the Protocol, that is responsive to the respective challenges and hurdles faced.
- Examples from regional blocks where free movement protocols have been implemented, and from the European Union that can be contextualised and serve as reference points in addressing the existing challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Conduct field visits to undertake interviews with relevant RECs, EU, AUC and AU MS, and other stakeholders (e.g. AfCFTA Secretariat) to fill the gaps left by the desk review (Field visits will be planned and approved in coordination with ICMPD, in adherence with procedures for travel requests as well as fee and DSA compensation);
Elaborate specific recommendations to address identified challenges and opportunities, based on the lessons learned from other free movement areas (i.e. African regional and EU);
Develop a matrix listing examples from the regional blocks and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points to be adapted to the relevant bottlenecks in the African context and address the challenges identified for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
Develop a strategy for the popularisation of the Protocol, based on the findings of the above-mentioned desk review, analysis and consultations to address the challenges faced by AU Member States and RECs and respond to the respective needs, while leveraging on the opportunities. The strategy shall present milestones and furnish resources that will be required to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications, as well as identify potential synergies that may be leveraged, and key stakeholders/audience for targeted/strategic engagement and communication to achieve this objective;
Draft and review of report and strategy based on inputs provided; and
Present the findings and the final report, as well as strategy to the AUC, EU and C2CMMD stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES

Inception Report: Annotated outline, research questions and detailed methodology including time lines.
Intermediary Report:
1. Report on desk review, including items (i) to (iii) in the above section "Scope and Tasks";
2. Summary of consultations held with relevant AUC stakeholders;
3. Analysis of the challenges and opportunities;
4. Matrix with overview of challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, and relevant examples from the regional and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points;
5. Recommendations to address these challenges and leverage the opportunities, with examples drawn from good practices where possible;
6. Outline of Strategy to popularise the Protocol (e.g. as Annex to the intermediary report).
Final Report:
1. Part 1: Final study on the challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People;
2. Part 2:.Strategy for the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People

All reports to be submitted in editable MS Word Format, in English and professionally edited, based on template provided. The draft deliverables must be submitted to the AUC/EU/ICMPD no later than 30 April 2023. The final deliverables must be submitted to AUC/ICMPD no later than 31 May 2023.

REPORTING

The Lead Expert will provide technical guidance and research leadership to other Experts, and closely monitor the quality of their contributions. Thus, other Experts will in turn report their progress to the Lead Expert at regular intervals, at least once every two week
The Lead Expert will be contracted by ICMPD, on behalf of C2CMMD, and will report their progress to ICMPD at regular intervals, at least once every two weeks.
The assignment will be guided by a steering committee comprising of members and representatives of the African Union, the European Union, and ICMPD.

QUALIFICATIONS

The assignment is foreseen to be completed by an expert, with the following background, qualifications and experience:

At least 15 years of work experience in research and strategy development, particularly in the areas of free movement, border governance, security and development, particularly in the African context,
Have experience in working with the African Union and/or European Commission;
Fluent use of English and/or French. Any other language used by the African Union will be an added advantage;

Any travel incidental to the assignment will be handled separately in coordination with ICMPD and in line with rules and procedures. Further details on administrative information will be furnished and agreed upon at award of contract.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this call for experts, or for any further information, please send the following by email to Ms. Sara Landstroem (sara.landstroem@icmpd.org) by 21 Novmember 2022:

CV in English,
writing samples in English,
record of previous relevant work experience in English

BACKGROUND

Socio-political issues, greatly associated with the fear of so-called “social dumping”
Capacities to manage free movement in the absence of elaborate continental identity, travel and border management systems
Security concerns linked to continuous threats of transnational terrorism and organised crime
Health issues, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

More specifically, the study aims to:

Identify and analyse very specific challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement at the national, regional and continental levels. This may include actual or perceived challenges within the above-mentioned 4 clusters (socio-political, capabilities, security, and health) at the institutional, programmatic, policy, political, economic, or cultural levels either from national, regional or continental perspectives;
Map experiences and good practice examples/lessons learned at the African national and regional levels (where free movement protocols have been implemented), and in the EU that may serve as lessons learned to be adapted to the relevant challenges in the African context;
Suggest a ranking of identified challenges and opportunities in terms of their critical implications on the ratification and implementation of the Protocol as well as ease of implementation, and provide guidance on how specific bottlenecks could be addressed at legal/policy, institutional and operational levels, drawing on the mapped examples

Thereby, the study will provide the framework for the development of a strategy to improve the rate of ratification, which will:

Serve as an internal tool for the AUC to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications to allow the entry into force of the Protocol, and will therefore focus on key objectives and the means to achieve those objectives. The strategy will, amongst other things, include potent milestones, (human and financial) resources to be mobilized, synergies to be identified that may be leveraged, as well as target/strategic stakeholders and audience to be engaged and communicated to, etc.
Support in the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, by responding to the specific challenges and needs identified in the respective AU Member States and RECs, while leveraging on the opportunities. To this end, the development of the strategy will also benefit from feedback and inputs provided by AU Member States and RECs ; and
Provide specific recommendations on actions to be put in place to leverage on the improved popularisation, and facilitate ratification and consequently implementation of the Protocol. The strategy may consequently be country and/or regional specific, and combine operational and political elements.

SCOPE AND TASKS

The study will be carried out by a team of experts, under the guidance and direction of the Lead Expert. The thematic expert has been selected for their specific experience on socio-economic aspects related to the topic of the free movement of people.

The selected expert is foreseen to be recruited for a total of 50 days between the signing of contract and 31 May 2023.

The selected expert will:

Conduct research and analysis applying a socio-economic lens, including as related to "social dumping"
Identify and exchange with stakeholders relevant to socio-economic questions and the free movement of people; and
Ensure that the socio-economic aspects as related to the free movement of people are adequately streamlined in the study, to the extent appropriate and necessary.

The team of experts, under the leadership of the Lead Expert shall complete the following tasks:

Participate in and contribute to the inception discussion/meeting with the relevant C2CMMD stakeholders to clarify objectives and expected outcomes of the study, the scope as well as the deliverables;
Complete an annotated outline with research questions;
Carry out a desk review on:
- The current status of progress in efforts to popularise and ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
- Challenges and hurdles faced in the ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, including a summary of key challenges, and an overview of specific challenges faced in different countries and regional blocks (where information is available); particular attention should be paid to those AU MS and RECs who may have strong concerns/objections regarding specific aspects related to (any phase) of the continental free movement agenda. Findings will inform the development of a strategy to popularise the Protocol, that is responsive to the respective challenges and hurdles faced.
- Examples from regional blocks where free movement protocols have been implemented, and from the European Union that can be contextualised and serve as reference points in addressing the existing challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Conduct field visits to undertake interviews with relevant RECs, EU, AUC and AU MS, and other stakeholders (e.g. AfCFTA Secretariat) to fill the gaps left by the desk review (field visits will be planned and approved in coordinated with ICMPD, in adherence with procedures for travel requests as well as fee and DSA compensation);
Elaborate specific recommendations to address identified challenges and opportunities, based on the lessons learned from other free movement areas (i.e. African regional and EU);
Develop a matrix listing examples from the regional blocks and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points to be adapted to the relevant bottlenecks in the African context and address the challenges identified for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
Develop a strategy for the popularisation of the Protocol, based on the findings of the above-mentioned desk review, analysis and consultations to address the challenges faced by AU Member States and RECs and respond to the respective needs, while leveraging on the opportunities. The strategy shall present milestones and furnish resources that will be required to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications, as well as identify potential synergies that may be leveraged, and key stakeholders/audience for targeted/strategic engagement and communication to achieve this objective;
Draft and review of report and strategy based on inputs provided; and
Present the findings and the final report, as well as strategy to the AUC, EU and C2CMMD stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES

Inception Report: Annotated outline, research questions and detailed methodology including time lines.
Intermediary Report:
1. Report on desk review, including items (i) to (iii) in the above section "Scope and Tasks";
2. Summary of consultations held with relevant AUC stakeholders;
3. Analysis of the challenges and opportunities;
4. Matrix with overview of challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, and relevant examples from the regional and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points;
5. Recommendations to address these challenges and leverage the opportunities, with examples drawn from good practices where possible;
6. Outline of Strategy to popularise the Protocol (e.g. as Annex to the intermediary report).
Final Report:
1. Part 1: Final study on the challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People;
2. Part 2:.Strategy for the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People

REPORTING

The Thematic Expert on FMP and socio-economic aspects will coordinate closely with the Lead expert and other recruited experts.
The Thematic Expert on FMP and socio-economic aspects will be contracted by ICMPD, on behalf of C2CMMD, but will report to their progress to the Lead Expert at regular intervals, and to ICMPD upon request/when necessary.
The assignment will be guided by a steering committee comprising of members and representatives of the African Union, the European Union, and ICMPD.

QUALIFICATIONS

The assignment is foreseen to be completed by an expert, with the following background, qualifications and experience:

At least 10 years of work experience in research and strategy development, particularly in the areas of free movement, border governance, and socio-economic development, especially as related to FMP, particularly in the African context,
Have experience in working with the African Union and/or European Commission;
Fluent use of English and/or French. Any other language used by the African Union will be an added advantage;

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this call for experts, or for any further information, please send the following by email to Ms. Sara Landstroem (sara.landstroem@icmpd.org) by 1 DECEMBER 2022:

CV in English,
writing sample in English
record of previous relevant work experience in English

BACKGROUND

Socio-political issues, greatly associated with the fear of so-called “social dumping”
Capacities to manage free movement in the absence of elaborate continental identity, travel and border management systems
Security concerns linked to continuous threats of transnational terrorism and organised crime
Health issues, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

More specifically, the study aims to:

Identify and analyse very specific challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement at the national, regional and continental levels. This may include actual or perceived challenges within the above-mentioned 4 clusters (socio-political, capabilities, security, and health) at the institutional, programmatic, policy, political, economic, or cultural levels either from national, regional or continental perspectives;
Map experiences and good practice examples/lessons learned at the African national and regional levels (where free movement protocols have been implemented), and in the EU that may serve as lessons learned to be adapted to the relevant challenges in the African context;
Suggest a ranking of identified challenges and opportunities in terms of their critical implications on the ratification and implementation of the Protocol as well as ease of implementation, and provide guidance on how specific bottlenecks could be addressed at legal/policy, institutional and operational levels, drawing on the mapped examples

Thereby, the study will provide the framework for the development of a strategy to improve the rate of ratification, which will:

Serve as an internal tool for the AUC to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications to allow the entry into force of the Protocol, and will therefore focus on key objectives and the means to achieve those objectives. The strategy will, amongst other things, include potent milestones, (human and financial) resources to be mobilized, synergies to be identified that may be leveraged, as well as target/strategic stakeholders and audience to be engaged and communicated to, etc.
Support in the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, by responding to the specific challenges and needs identified in the respective AU Member States and RECs, while leveraging on the opportunities. To this end, the development of the strategy will also benefit from feedback and inputs provided by AU Member States and RECs ; and
Provide specific recommendations on actions to be put in place to leverage on the improved popularisation, and facilitate ratification and consequently implementation of the Protocol. The strategy may consequently be country and/or regional specific, and combine operational and political elements.

SCOPE AND TASKS

The study will be carried out by a team of experts, under the guidance and direction of the Lead Expert. The thematic expert has been selected for their specific experience on security aspects related to the topic of the free movement of people.

The selected expert is foreseen to recruited for a total of 50 days between the signing of contract and 31 May 2023.

The selected expert will:

Conduct research and analysis applying a security lens, responding to the concerns linked to continuous threats of transnational terrorism and organised crime;
Identify and exchange with stakeholders relevant to questions of security and the free movement of people; and
Ensure that questions of security and the free movement of people are adequately streamlined in the study, to the extent appropriate and necessary.

The team of experts, under the leadership of the Lead Expert shall complete the following tasks:

Participate in and contribute to the inception discussion/meeting with the relevant C2CMMD stakeholders to clarify objectives and expected outcomes of the study, the scope as well as the deliverables;
Complete an annotated outline with research questions;
Carry out a desk review on:
- The current status of progress in efforts to popularise and ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
- Challenges and hurdles faced in the ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, including a summary of key challenges, and an overview of specific challenges faced in different countries and regional blocks (where information is available); particular attention should be paid to those AU MS and RECs who may have strong concerns/objections regarding specific aspects related to (any phase) of the continental free movement agenda. Findings will inform the development of a strategy to popularise the Protocol, that is responsive to the respective challenges and hurdles faced.
- Examples from regional blocks where free movement protocols have been implemented, and from the European Union that can be contextualised and serve as reference points in addressing the existing challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Conduct field visits to undertake interviews with relevant RECs, EU, AUC and AU MS, and other stakeholders (e.g. AfCFTA Secretariat) to fill the gaps left by the desk review (field visits will be planned and approved in coordinated with ICMPD, in adherence with procedures for travel requests as well as fee and DSA compensation);
Elaborate specific recommendations to address identified challenges and opportunities, based on the lessons learned from other free movement areas (i.e. African regional and EU);
Develop a matrix listing examples from the regional blocks and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points to be adapted to the relevant bottlenecks in the African context and address the challenges identified for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
Develop a strategy for the popularisation of the Protocol, based on the findings of the above-mentioned desk review, analysis and consultations to address the challenges faced by AU Member States and RECs and respond to the respective needs, while leveraging on the opportunities. The strategy shall present milestones and furnish resources that will be required to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications, as well as identify potential synergies that may be leveraged, and key stakeholders/audience for targeted/strategic engagement and communication to achieve this objective;
Draft and review of report and strategy based on inputs provided; and
Present the findings and the final report, as well as strategy to the AUC, EU and C2CMMD stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES

Inception Report: Annotated outline, research questions and detailed methodology including time lines.
Intermediary Report:
1. Report on desk review, including items (i) to (iii) in the above section "Scope and Tasks";
2. Summary of consultations held with relevant AUC stakeholders;
3. Analysis of the challenges and opportunities;
4. Matrix with overview of challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, and relevant examples from the regional and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points;
5. Recommendations to address these challenges and leverage the opportunities, with examples drawn from good practices where possible;
6. Outline of Strategy to popularise the Protocol (e.g. as Annex to the intermediary report).
Final Report:
1. Part 1: Final study on the challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People;
2. Part 2:.Strategy for the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People

REPORTING

The Thematic Expert on FMP and security aspects will coordinate closely with the Lead expert and other recruited experts.
The Thematic Expert on FMP and security aspects will be contracted by ICMPD, on behalf of C2CMMD, but will report to their progress to the Lead Expert at regular intervals, and to ICMPD upon request/when necessary.
The assignment will be guided by a steering committee comprising of members and representatives of the African Union, the European Union, and ICMPD.

QUALIFICATIONS

The assignment is foreseen to be completed by an expert, with the following background, qualifications and experience:

At least 10 years of work experience in research and strategy development, particularly in the areas of free movement, with a specific focus on security and border governance, particularly in the African context,
Have experience in working with the African Union and/or European Commission;
Fluent use of English and/or French. Any other language used by the African Union will be an added advantage;

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this call for experts, or for any further information, please send an email with the following to Ms. Sara Landstroem (sara.landstroem@icmpd.org ), by 1 DECEMBER 2022:

CV in English
writing samples in English
record of previous relevant work experience

BACKGROUND

Socio-political issues, greatly associated with the fear of so-called “social dumping”
Capacities to manage free movement in the absence of elaborate continental identity, travel and border management systems
Security concerns linked to continuous threats of transnational terrorism and organised crime
Health issues, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES

More specifically, the study aims to:

Identify and analyse very specific challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement at the national, regional and continental levels. This may include actual or perceived challenges within the above-mentioned 4 clusters (socio-political, capabilities, security, and health) at the institutional, programmatic, policy, political, economic, or cultural levels either from national, regional or continental perspectives;
Map experiences and good practice examples/lessons learned at the African national and regional levels (where free movement protocols have been implemented), and in the EU that may serve as lessons learned to be adapted to the relevant challenges in the African context;
Suggest a ranking of identified challenges and opportunities in terms of their critical implications on the ratification and implementation of the Protocol as well as ease of implementation, and provide guidance on how specific bottlenecks could be addressed at legal/policy, institutional and operational levels, drawing on the mapped examples

Thereby, the study will provide the framework for the development of a strategy to improve the rate of ratification, which will:

Serve as an internal tool for the AUC to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications to allow the entry into force of the Protocol, and will therefore focus on key objectives and the means to achieve those objectives. The strategy will, amongst other things, include potent milestones, (human and financial) resources to be mobilized, synergies to be identified that may be leveraged, as well as target/strategic stakeholders and audience to be engaged and communicated to, etc.
Support in the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, by responding to the specific challenges and needs identified in the respective AU Member States and RECs, while leveraging on the opportunities. To this end, the development of the strategy will also benefit from feedback and inputs provided by AU Member States and RECs ; and
Provide specific recommendations on actions to be put in place to leverage on the improved popularisation, and facilitate ratification and consequently implementation of the Protocol. The strategy may consequently be country and/or regional specific, and combine operational and political elements.

SCOPE AND TASKS

The selected expert is foreseen to be recruited for 25 days between the signing of the contract and 31 May 2023.

The selected expert will:

Conduct research and analysis on European and EU best practice in the context of free movement of people, while also applying a security lens;
Identify and exchange with stakeholders relevant to questions to free movement of people in the European context; and
Define recommendations drawing from the European experience to support the popularisation and ratification of the AU FMP.

The team of experts, under the leadership of the Lead Expert shall complete the following tasks:

Participate in and contribute to the inception discussion/meeting with the relevant C2CMMD stakeholders to clarify objectives and expected outcomes of the study, the scope as well as the deliverables;
Complete an annotated outline with research questions;
Carry out a desk review on:
- The current status of progress in efforts to popularise and ratify the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
- Challenges and hurdles faced in the ratification of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, including a summary of key challenges, and an overview of specific challenges faced in different countries and regional blocks (where information is available); particular attention should be paid to those AU MS and RECs who may have strong concerns/objections regarding specific aspects related to (any phase) of the continental free movement agenda. Findings will inform the development of a strategy to popularise the Protocol, that is responsive to the respective challenges and hurdles faced.
- Examples from regional blocks where free movement protocols have been implemented, and from the European Union that can be contextualised and serve as reference points in addressing the existing challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Conduct field visits to undertake interviews with relevant RECs, EU, AUC and AU MS, and other stakeholders (e.g. AfCFTA Secretariat) to fill the gaps left by the desk review (field visits will be planned and approved in coordinated with ICMPD, in adherence with procedures for travel requests as well as fee and DSA compensation);
Elaborate specific recommendations to address identified challenges and opportunities, based on the lessons learned from other free movement areas (i.e. African regional and EU);
Develop a matrix listing examples from the regional blocks and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points to be adapted to the relevant bottlenecks in the African context and address the challenges identified for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement;
Develop a strategy for the popularisation of the Protocol, based on the findings of the above-mentioned desk review, analysis and consultations to address the challenges faced by AU Member States and RECs and respond to the respective needs, while leveraging on the opportunities. The strategy shall present milestones and furnish resources that will be required to achieve the objective of (at least) 15 ratifications, as well as identify potential synergies that may be leveraged, and key stakeholders/audience for targeted/strategic engagement and communication to achieve this objective;
Draft and review of report and strategy based on inputs provided; and
Present the findings and the final report, as well as strategy to the AUC, EU and C2CMMD stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES

Inception Report: Annotated outline, research questions and detailed methodology including time lines.
Intermediary Report:
1. Report on desk review, including items (i) to (iii) in the above section "Scope and Tasks";
2. Summary of consultations held with relevant AUC stakeholders;
3. Analysis of the challenges and opportunities;
4. Matrix with overview of challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement, and relevant examples from the regional and EU experience that may serve as lessons learned and reference points;
5. Recommendations to address these challenges and leverage the opportunities, with examples drawn from good practices where possible;
6. Outline of Strategy to popularise the Protocol (e.g. as Annex to the intermediary report).
Final Report:
1. Part 1: Final study on the challenges and opportunities for the ratification and implementation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People;
2. Part 2:.Strategy for the popularisation of the AU Protocol on Free Movement of People

REPORTING

The Thematic Expert on FMP and Europe will coordinate closely with the Lead expert and other recruited experts.
The Thematic Expert on FMP and Europe will be contracted by ICMPD, on behalf of C2CMMD, but will report to their progress to the Lead Expert at regular intervals, and to ICMPD upon request/when necessary.
The assignment will be guided by a steering committee comprising of members and representatives of the African Union, the European Union, and ICMPD.

QUALIFICATIONS

The assignment is foreseen to be completed by an expert, with the following background, qualifications and experience:

At least 10 years of work experience in research and strategy development, particularly in the areas of free movement, with a specific focus on security and border governance, particularly in the European and EU context,
Have experience in working with the African Union and/or European Commission;
Fluent use of English and/or French. Any other language used by the African Union will be an added advantage;

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this call for experts, or for any further information, please send the following to Ms. Sara Landstroem (sara.landstroem@icmpd.org ) by 1 DECEMBER 2022:

CV in English
Writing Sample in English
Record of previous relevant work experience in English

Posting Date: 03/11/2022
Reference number: CfE1022/F439/CB Expert
Deadline for Applications: 11/11/2022
Duty Station: Home based & Training locations
Starting Date of Contract: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 8 months

Organisational overview

Project background & Objective

ERRIN (European Return and Reintegration Network) experience shows that reintegration assistance, and EU-cooperation in this field in general, is a challenging program format for implementing partners and other contributing stakeholders. For example, local stakeholders must comply with EU-standards for operational and financial management; specific knowledge is required to apply for grants and participate in tenders; and organisations must understand the sensitivities associated to return migration policy.

The depth of these operating conditions naturally present challenges for local stakeholders, and jeopardise local ownership as an explicit objective in the EU strategy on voluntary return and reintegration. Empowering and building capability of local organisations is a proactive way of tackling this challenge. The Caretaker Project (CT) is building an initial 12-month Capacity Building Program, establishing a platform between member states and key operational stakeholders for JRS knowledge exchange and enhancement. The Capacity Building Program develops specialised training content and conducts a series of sessions on key JRS topics.

The end goal is having a pool of verified, knowledge-rich current and prospective service partner organisations who are familiar with the requirements of our programs.

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the NGO Capacity Building Expert within this assignment are the following:

Task 1: Development of training curriculum/material

The Capacity Building Program develops training curriculum and training material and conducts training (face-to-face and online) for reintegration service delivery. The expert will assist the CT project to develop the curriculum and materials over a training cycle, starting with (digital) power point slides, with the objective to have a package of developed training materials at the end of the cycle, to be used in future trainings. The expert will also assist in the outreach to organisations (both current FRONTEX – FX - service providers, and potential new FX partners) that might be interested in participating in the training. The training material incorporates legacy knowledge from the ERRIN program and good practice for reintegration assistance programs and it will be developed in cooperation with FX.

Specific tasks:

Assist the Caretaker to develop a training curriculum and materials with focus on:
- EU approach on return and reintegration assistance
- Working with EU member states for return and reintegration assistance
- Understanding reintegration assistance programs
- Program requirements for reintegration assistance programs
- Case management, including information management systems, for reintegration assistance, including GDPR
- Working with reintegration assistance beneficiaries and MS counsellors
- Organizational requirements for delivering reintegration programs
- Effective reintegration counselling and reintegration plans
- Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting requirements.
Other materials as appropriate based on the continued feedback of the training program.
Provide continued capacity building during project implementation to enhance the quality (administrative and content) of the work. This is possible via flexible arrangements, such as video-conference and a peer-to-peer learning environment.

Task 2: Conducting regional trainings (Onsite and Online)

Provide enhanced expertise in the field of reintegration services is required to facilitate debates for identifying challenges/opportunities for attendees and tailoring the training to address/reflects their specific circumstances. There will be a maximum of 8 face-to-face trainings and 8 online sessions during the training cycle, from November 2022 to June 2023. The face-to-face trainings will be held in various locations where the physical presence of the expert is required.

Specific tasks:

Support the organisation/arrangement of the regional trainings in terms of content and methodology.
Tailor and adjust materials as appropriate to the regional context or specific operational/logistical challenges.
Deliver the trainings both at the designated location and through the various on-line platforms used by the CT program.
Draw from the learnings of the initial trainings to enhance the material or make adjustments to the delivery model as the project cycle continues.

Deliverables

The NGO Capacity Building Expert is expected to provide the following deliverables:
This is a task-based assignment. The expert is called upon to perform tasks whenever needed, within these terms of reference and the CT work-plan.
Already identified deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Training Curriculum
Training Materials
Delivery of four training sessions (in person)
Delivery of training sessions (online)

The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 30 June 2023

Maximum number of working days: 47

Reporting lines

The Expert will report either to the Project Managers (or the Caretaker Financial Manager), depending on the nature of the tasks. The Expert performs his work under the overall co-ordination of the Senior Programme Manager of the Caretaker PMU (Programme Management Unit) in Brussels.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements
- A minimum of 10 years position-specific and recent experience in management of projects in multiple countries or multi-sector project in one country in the field of migration.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills to provide appropriate status updates to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems, ability to identify and apply appropriate and effective indicators.
Specific requirements
- Operational knowledge and understanding of return and reintegration service delivery, including knowledge of different national processes of reintegration service delivery
- Recent experience in developing and implementing trainings on different levels and using various methods and tools (pedagogical skills).
Language skills
- English (professional proficiency)

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD

Caretaker team will provide all the necessary documents and information prior to every assignment

Administrative Information

Travel

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to hsu-ct@returnnetwork.eu, by 11 November 2022 COB.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.
The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Posting Date: 16/05/2022
Reference number: CfE0522/F350/Strategy Development Expert
Deadline for Applications: 12/06/22
Duty Station: home based
Contract Duration: June 2022 – December 2022

Organisational overview
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation that develops and promotes innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies and solutions to key migration challenges. With 19 Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD is a growing and strategic partner in the migration field. The organisation’s greatest assets are its 460+ staff members, who personify its values of commitment,
integrity, partnership, respect, and innovation in migration actions and decisions.

Project background

In 2016 the African Union Commission (AUC) evaluated the 2006 Migration Policy Framework for Africa (MPFA). Among others, the evaluation produced three key findings/observations, and respective recommendations as follows: a) The bulk of migration in Africa (about two thirds) takes place within the region, and less than 22 percent of migrants from Africa emigrate outside of Africa. b) There is limited reliable and up-to-date migration data and analysis on Africa, which continues to hinder evidence based policy-making. c) In line with these findings, the evaluation recommended that there is need for the Continent to establish a continental facility that would conduct research and generate data on migration in order to facilitate evidence based migration policy formulation and programming.

Organisational overview

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation that develops and promotes innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies and solutions to key migration challenges. With 19 Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD is a growing and strategic partner in the migration field. The organisation’s greatest assets are its 460+ staff members, who personify its values of commitment, integrity, partnership, respect, and innovation in migration actions and decisions.

Project background

a) The bulk of migration in Africa (about two thirds) takes place within the region, and less than 22 percent of migrants from Africa emigrate outside of Africa.

b) There is limited reliable and up-to-date migration data and analysis on Africa, which continues to hinder evidence based policy-making.

c) In line with these findings, the evaluation recommended that there is need for the Continent to establish a continental facility that would conduct research and generate data on migration in order to facilitate evidence based migration policy formulation and programming.

Following the evaluation, the AUC revised the 2006 MPFA, which included formulating a plan of action for its implementation: The Plan of Action (2018 – 2030) of the revised MPFA. The revised MPFA and its plan of action were adopted by the AU Assembly in January 2018. One of the priority activities in the MPFA Plan of Action (2018 – 2030) is the establishment of a continental migration observatory and research/study centre.

Given the magnitude of intra-Africa migration on the Continent, the dearth of information on the phenomenon, the appetite of Member States to manage migration (and the need for evidence[1]informed and evidence-based policy formulation and programming) and the scope of human trafficking and migrant smuggling, in 2006 the AU endorsed a decision to establish the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration (the Centre) in Mali (Executive Council decision Doc. EX.CL/290 (IX) ADD.2).

In January 2018, the Executive Council reaffirmed this decision through Executive Council Decision EX.CL/987(XXXII), and urged the Commission to expedite the establishment of the Centre by submitting to the relevant AU entities the administrative, financial and legal implications of establishing the Centre. The 33rd Ordinary Session of the AU of February 2020 adopted the statute establishing the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration as a Specialized Technical Office of the Commission (Assembly/AU/Dec.758 (XXXIII)).

Purpose of the Mali Centre: to improve the overall migration governance regime in Africa

Objectives of the Mali Centre:

Advance the knowledge base of the African Continent on migration and mobility issues;
Contribute to evidence-based interventions on migration in Africa

Functions and Activities of the Centre: Working collaboratively with the African Migration Observatory, the Continental Operational Centre for Combating Irregular Migration and other migration research and capacity building institutions in Africa and beyond, the Centre shall have the following core functions:

Interpret migration data and compile periodic reports on migration trends and patterns in Africa and between Africa and other regions;
Undertake empirical, applied research on all aspects of migration and mobility and facilitate actionable migration policy formulation and implementation for Member States and RECs;
Prepare and disseminate a journal and periodic reports the state of migration and migration governance in Africa;
Prepare position papers on migration and mobility for the African Union;
Promote policies that foster the development impact of migration and address its negative impacts on the Continent;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of migration policies on the Continent;
Establish a platform for sharing and disseminating information on migration;
Provide technical assistance, training and capacity building on migration and mobility to the AU Commission, AU organs, Member States and RECs;
Provide a platform for experts and the political, diplomatic and academic communities to debate migration and mobility issues on the Continent;
Serve as an interface between Members States, RECs, African/African Diaspora think tanks and civil society organizations on the migration debate;

On 19 March 2021, the AU Commission inaugurated the Centre, paving the way for its operationalization. The first step towards operationalizing the Centre is the development of a five[1]year strategic plan. As prerequisite for such a plan, a mapping exercise consisting of five components is being conducted over a period of five months (February – June 2022) as follows:

Component 1: Compilation of an annotated bibliography of research on migration in Africa based on the AU MPFA thematic areas.

Component 2: Mapping of migration research institutions in Africa.

Component 3: Mapping of African journals on migration.

Component 4: Updating the 2018 AUC «Assessment of the Capacity Building Needs of AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities on Managing Migration».

Component 5: Validating of the «Mapping Issues for Formulating a Strategic Plan for the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration» report.

Following the validation of the mapping exercise in June 2022, the AUC, with support from the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), will formulate the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration» (the 5-year strategic plan). Pursuant to this activity, the ICMPD and the AUC plan to engage an expert, consulting firm or consortium of consultants to formulate the five-year strategic plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration, and hereby call for expressions of interest from qualified service providers as detailed below.

Objective of assignment

The assignment calls for an expert, consulting firm or consortium of consultants, to formulate the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration», building on the results of the abovementioned mapping.

Scope of work and tasks

The formulation of the Five-year Strategic plan will have two phases with the respective tasks:

Component 6: Formulating the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».

Following the validation of the mapping exercise report, the Mali Centre will embark on formulating its five-year strategic plan. Based on the thematic and focus areas identified in the mapping report (which constitutes a situation analysis), a five-year strategic plan shall be drafted. The expert(s) is(are) expected to work in close coordination with, and under the overall guidance of the Strategy Development Team (SDT)1 , leveraging on the expertise of the respective members of the SDT. Tasks within this phase include:

i) Identification of relevant stakeholders that would inform the elaboration and formulation of the strategic plan.

ii) Elaboration of the strategic intervention areas, informed by the abovementioned mapping, that the Centre will prioritize over the 5-year period in line with its mandated areas, which are research, capacity building/training and establishing a journal on migration and mobility in Africa.

iii) Establish the key result areas for the strategic intervention areas identified in (ii), the indicative resource requirements for the respective result areas, and the potential financing arrangements, including financing projections and the anticipated financing gap.

iv) Identify, the critical success factors for implementing the planned activities through an analysis of the Centre’s strengths, opportunities, threats and opportunities (SWOT 1 The Strategy Development Team (SDT) will be overseeing the work on this project, including the work delivered by the expert(s). The SDT will be composed of expert staff from ICMPD as well as the Senior Migration Advisor to the AU Commission, and will ensure alignment and comprehensiveness of the strategy. 4 analysis); and in order that the Centre ensures the attainment of (a) regular information flow, (b) regular feedback on implementation, (c) decision making, (d) value for money and (e) impact assessments, the strategic plan will include a framework for monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and reporting.

2. Component 7: Validating the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».

On its completion, the draft five-year strategic plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration will be subject to validation by stakeholders in a 2-day workshop. Stakeholders participating in the workshop will include AU Member States, RECs, regional CSO umbrella bodies, African academic institutions conducting research and training on migration, and the AU Commission (the AU Coordinating Committee on Migration). Tasks within this component will include:

i) Support the organization of the workshop, including identification of relevant stakeholders to participate

ii) Prepare documentation and presentation of the strategy for the workshop

iii) Draft the report on the stakeholder workshop

iv) Integrate any final feedback provided to the strategy document, as needed, to finalise the Five-year Strategic Plan Deliverables

The Strategy Development Expert is expected to provide the following deliverables per component:

Phase 1: Timeframe: June – October 2022

A draft «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».

Phase 2: Timeframe: October – November 2022 o

Methodology and agenda/programme for the stakeholder validation workshop for the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».
Report of the stakeholder validation workshop for the «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».
Final «Five-year Strategic Plan of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration».

The documents shall be submitted to ICMPD for review and validation, in editable MS Word format in English. The deliverables for phase 1 shall be submitted by 31 October 2022, and by 30 November 2022 for phase 2. The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 31 December 2022.

Reporting lines

The Expert will work under the supervision of the Director of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration, in close coordination with the Senior Technical Adviser – Migration Governance & Liaison in the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development, and the Strategy Development Team. For ICMPD, s/he shall address ICMPD’s Senior Coordinator and Project Manager, Support to the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD).

Qualifications and Experience

Interested experts, consulting firms, or consortia of consultants must provide information demonstrating the required qualifications and proven experience and track-record in conducting 5 assignments of a similar magnitude. Bids must provide the qualifications and experience of individual experts proposed for the assignment.

Academic qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of social sciences, organizational development, international relations, migration or related fields
Technical experience/competencies:
- Minimum work experience of 10 to 12 years working in the area of organizational development in Africa;
- Demonstrable technical experience in the areas of organizational development, strategic planning, training and capacity building;
- Experience in managing large organizations, establishing organizations and/or implementing turnaround strategies for large organizations; o Significant experience developing MEL frameworks to ensure implementation, monitoring, and assessment of strategic frameworks and plans;
- In-depth knowledge of contemporary migration issues in Africa; o Strong oral presentation, interpersonal and networking skills.
Other skills/competencies: o Experience on similar assignments in Africa;
- Experience and ability to interact with senior government officials, the AUC, inter[1]governmental organizations and representatives of multilateral and bilateral agencies in Africa;
- Experience and ability to navigate political processes in highly sensitive settings;
- Excellent drafting/writing and analytical skills;
- Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills; o Previous experience working with the AUC, other inter-governmental organizations; the UN and other multi-lateral organizations would be an added advantage.
Language skills:
- Fluency in English and French, and good command of other AU official languages is an asset.

Background information/documentation to be provided by ICMPD upon signature of contract

Mapping validated under component 5
Concept note of the Establishment of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration
Strategy Development Team: Composition and Scope of Work

Administrative Information

Travel

The assignment is home-based, with the possibility of travel in accordance with COVID-19 travel restrictions and protocols in countries of travel. The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

Fees for the assignment are paid upon satisfactory delivery of services, in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract and upon submission of required documentation.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to Sara.Landstroem@icmpd.org, and address it to Ms. Sara Landstroem.

ICMPD may check references for first time recruitments.

Interested Experts/ Consulting Firms / consortiums are required to submit the following:

1. Technical Proposal

a) The consulting firm’s / consortium’s capability statement;

c) The consulting firm’s / consortium’s understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology;

d) Curriculum Vitae of ALL experts proposed for the assignment.

The technical proposal shall not exceed 10 pages (excluding CVs).
CVs shall not exceed 5 pages per CV, and must clearly show the tasks that the proposed experts will undertake, and the number of days.

Written Samples

In addition to the technical proposal, experts, consulting firms or leads of consortia of consultants should provide two (2) written samples of reports undertaken for similar assignments.

Financial Proposal

A financial proposal detailing all costs, including travel as envisaged. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference. The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.

Supporting the purchase and implementation of an overall integrated surveillance system.

Posting date: July 2022 (call open until end of project 2024)

Type of post: Homebased, with possible virtual and/or physical short-term assignments

Project Background

ICMPD oversees and implements projects in the field of migration in a range of areas including capacity development, research, dialogue and procurement. The Border Management Programme for the Maghreb region (BMP Maghreb), implemented by ICMPD, is a regional programme planned in North Africa within the framework of the European Union Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF).

There are two components within this programme: the Moroccan component and Tunisian component - the latter is implemented with the Italian Ministry of Interior as co-delegate. The main objective of the programme for the Tunisian component, the focus of this call, is to support the strengthening of Tunisian Maritime National Guard (MNG) capacities in surveying, patrolling, and securing the national waters along the whole coastline. The MNG is part of the Directorate General of the Border Guard (DGGF) of the National Guard. It carries out the functions of control and surveillance of the National maritime area including all coastal area.

The project is supporting notably the purchase and implementation of an overall integrated maritime surveillance system composed of surveillance radar, private LTE communication and transmission network, and relevant coastal surveillance system.

Activities – Tunisia Component

The activities to be completed by the Short-term Expert within this assignment are as follows:

Activity 1: Support during the tendering phase for tenders related to the supply and installation of Coastal surveillance systems with private communication network solution in the scope of the Border Management Programme for the Maghreb Region (BMP-Maghreb).

Activity 2: Technical support and advice on the installation and integration of all equipment purchased under tenders related to the supply and installation of Coastal surveillance systems with private communication network solution in the scope of the Border Management Programme for the Maghreb Region (BMP-Maghreb).

Deliverables

Meeting and evaluation report(s);
Provisional and/or final acceptance of the system approval report;
Any other technical document required during the tender phase and implementation of the contract (as, for example, a motivation for derogation, draft of the testing protocol, snag lists, etc.)
Report with recommendations for improving the system and ensuring the sustainability of the project.

The draft deliverables will be submitted throughout the contract period, but the latest final deliverables must be submitted no later than 1 month after the closing of the contract.

Required Qualifications and Experience

An expert in integrated border detection and surveillance systems will be recruited to carry out this task. The required qualifications are:

Technical studies in the area of competence;
Experience working in/for an agency/organisation (private or public) preferably but not limited to internal security services using maritime detection and border surveillance means – at least five (5) years of experience;
Proven experience and proficiency in modern maritime border detection and surveillance technologies, and also in the integration of systems including maritime radar, thermal cameras and any other type of sensor, including mobile platforms;
Previous experience in at least two (2) international projects in this field is an advantage;
Previous participation in tendering processes is an advantage;
Knowledge of Tunisia and the region is an advantage;
Very good knowledge of English;
Knowledge of French/Arabic will be an asset.

Compensation and support

Experts and professionals are granted a fixed expert fee and a daily subsistence allowance according to the project’s rules;
International travel, if applicable, is arranged and paid by the project;
All experts and professionals are supported by the BMS team throughout the different stages of assignment and deployment.

Application Process:

Experts shall send their CV and a letter describing clearly how their experience meets the desired requirements to the following email address: BMPMaghreb@icmpd.org

The title of the call should be included in the subject of the email.

Although the call remains open for the duration of the project, experts are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

CVs will be selected from the pool and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ICMPD cannot guarantee that all experts in the pool will receive assignments.

Enhancement of Entrepreneurship Capacities for Sustainable Socio-Economic Integration (ENHANCER) Project

Project Description

The overall objective of the Project is to contribute to the socio-economic inclusion of the Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) to the local host communities (LHCs) by improving employment and livelihood opportunities.

The specific objectives are:

To increase the entrepreneurial activity of the SuTPs and the LHCs by providing an enabling environment and support in the creation of new products and markets, which are tradable beyond the local market
To get Local entrepreneurial ecosystems more effective and inclusive for the SuTPs and the LHCs
To improve the policy development and the coordination of the policy implementation related to the socio-economic integration of SuTPs at the national, regional and local levels

Project`s target groups are:

Potential and existing entrepreneurs among the SuTPs and LHCs who are engaged in locally selected products and services
National level institutions related to entrepreneurship, development as well as migration policy and implementation
Local institutions which provide services to entrepreneurs,
Ultimately, SuTPs and LHCs host community entrepreneurs in general and SuTPs and LHCs host community labour force are among final beneficiaries of the ENHANCER project.

Target (implementation) Provinces of ENHANCER Project are as follows:

Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Gaziantep, Hatay, İstanbul, İzmir, Kayseri, Konya, Mersin, and Şanlıurfa.

The project is being funded by the European Union for 48 months, starting on January 2020 and ending in December 2023.

Background

Increasing number of SuTPs in Turkey over the last decade has gradually shifted Turkey`s policy orientation from a short-term and humanitarian/basic needs-based focus to a more comprehensive migration-sensitive policy approach. Accordingly, socio-economic inclusion of SuTPs to the LHCs remains as a key area considering the local and regional migration policy framework. As outlined in the Updated Strategic Concept Note for FRIT-II released in late 2018, entrepreneurship has been set as a strategic subject for intervention in enabling migrants and host communities to have access to dignified sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, entrepreneurship opportunities for SuTPs and LHCs must be developed and encouraged taking into account regional characteristics and local market needs while these are also empowered on the central and local level policy making.

Main Project Activities

Basic and technical skills training for potential entrepreneurs,
Matching potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Mentoring for potential and existing entrepreneurs,
Grants for establishment of local entrepreneurship community hubs,
Grants for start-ups
Grants for local institutions to improve their services for the entrepreneurs,
Technical assistance to national level institutions in managing economic development and migration nexus

Short-Term Expert Involvement and the Scope of Work

Needs Assessment and Business Development Plan preparation studies will be conducted for the LCUFs supported by LCUF Grant Scheme Programme of ENHANCER Project. These studies will identify the suitable infrastructure that might be transformed to "common-use facilities” as grantees of the Grant Scheme Programme. By further providing entrepreneur-specific services and forming a collective space for trainings and events, the facilities (LCUFs) will function as a hub and a community of entrepreneurs. Hence, LCUFs will be designed as critical focal points as entrepreneurial hubs/community centres in which SuTPs and LCHs peers can interact and have access to several services they need. Needs Assessment and Business Development Plan preparation studies will be conducted in order to place, service and infrastructure requirements and governance of the LCUFs and increase the capacity for inclusiveness and financial sustainability of these facilities. This will strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote establishment of further opportunities for labour market integration of SuTPs, which will ensure their contribution to overall economic development of Turkey, with their investments.

After needs assessment and business development plan preparation studies, different types of LCUFs are going to be classified and Management Models will be designed for each of the categories as a separate study. Inclusive management models that will ensure sustainability of the facilities will be designed according to the three main pillars of this project; (i) mission-oriented, (ii)place-based, and (iii) collaboration centred. Each business model will consider target products, location, and services provided by the LCUF as an integral part of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem with a particular attention on building collaboration. Management models will also include guidance on good financial management for the LCUFs to ensure their sustainability beyond the life time of the project. Management models would have specific arrangements for women and youth in terms of communication and outreach. The LCUFs will also be inclusive for the SuTPs and host community potential entrepreneurs regardless of their attendance in other activities presented in the project or benefiting from grant supports as an inclusive community centre. In this context Needs Assessment and Business Development Plan studies will constitute a base line for management model studies.

Required Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Social or Natural Sciences. Post-graduate degree in relevant field will be an asset.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional/academic experience in at least one of the following fields:

Migration
Economics and/or Finance
Entrepreneurship
Business Development and/or Strategy and Business Design
Market and Customer Development
Regional Development
Sector assessments and development
Business development consultancy
Institutional capacity building

At least one previous experience in working with CUF/ Incubator/Business Development Centre Project is strongly preferred,
Professional experience in International Donor-Funded Projects,
Professional experience in working with relevant public institutions in Turkey,
Excellent drafting/writing and analysis skills,
Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills,
Excellent oral and written English/Turkish

Procedure for expression of interest

Project email address: enhancer@icmpd.org

Deadline: 31 October 2022

Posting Date: 15/06/2022
Reference number: CfE0422/Expert
Deadline for Applications: 20/07/2022
Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations / OFII regional offices:
- Bamako, Mali
- Yaoundé, Cameroon
Starting Date of Contract: 01/09/2022
Contract Duration: 10 months, with the possibility of extension

Organisational overview

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation
tasked with promoting innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies. With 18
Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD
is a growing and ever-more relevant presence in its field. The organisation’s greatest assets are its 250+
staff members, who personify its values of commitment, integrity, partnership, respect, and innovation
in actions and decisions. ICMPD is responsible for the implementation of the OFII-RRF project, in
cooperation with the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII).
OFII was created in 1945, and is a public administration attached to the French Ministry of Interior
Affairs. Its mandates include, among others, information and integration of regular immigrants,
information and assistance for asylum seekers and return and reintegration assistance activities. It is
represented abroad through seven regional offices based in Armenia, Cameroon, Mali, Morocco,
Senegal, Tunisia and Turkey.

Project background

Embedded within ICMPD, the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) is set to provide adequate, high performing and flexible support, enabling Member States (MS) to develop return and reintegration projects in cooperation with other MS, creating new solutions at the European level. The RRF will ensure adequate assistance tailored to specific needs, improving strategies to reach different target groups, embedding reintegration assistance in the context of the countries of return, enabling local ownership, testing innovative approaches and engaging new stakeholders. Within the Return and Reintegration Facility, the OFII-RRF project aims to increase sustainability of return and reintegration through targeted referral and long-term monitoring. The project will undertake activities that will complement the basic reintegration services offered by Frontex, through developing a network of partners in the countries of return covered by OFII’s regional offices. Engaging in a broader dialogue on return and reintegration issues at the European level and with the authorities of the third countries, the project will undertake activities to improve knowledge on reintegration, engage diaspora and support innovative projects held by returnees.

Objective

The objective of the project is to increase the sustainability of return through targeted referral and
long-term monitoring. To this end, ICMPD and OFII are calling for experts to implement the activities
of the project in the countries of return covered by the regional office where they will be posted:

Expert based in Bamako, Mali
Expert based in Yaoundé, Cameroon: Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tasks

The tasks to be completed by the Expert within this assignment are the following:
1. Referrals for individual reintegration projects

With the reintegration officer, conduct needs assessment interviews with returnees to identify potential needs for referrals;
Implement and monitor referrals of returnees;
With the reintegration officer, organise selection committee when applicable;
With the reintegration officer, conduct joint projects visits to monitor referrals;
Follow-up on referral cases;
Undertake financial reporting when applicable;
Provide punctual support to the OFII reintegration team for case management.

2. Partnerships and studies

Conduct studies to improve knowledge on the economic sectors most preferred by returnees in the targeted countries of return;
Conduct mapping of reintegration and development actors in the targeted countries of return;
Develop a network of partners to facilitate referrals and improve cooperation between the reintegration and the development sectors with the support of national authorities in the targeted countries of return;
Implement any other activities linked to the OFII-RRF project.

Key results

The Expert is expected to contribute to the following key results:

Individual returnees in need of additional support have been referred;
A mapping of reintegration and development actors has been conducted;
A network of national and international partners to enhance referrals has been developed;
Studies to improve knowledge on the economic sectors most represented in reintegration activities have been conducted;
Other activities falling within the scope of the OFII-RRF project have been implemented.

For contracts with a duration of at least three months, the completion of the ICMPD online training on a Respectful Work Environment is required.

Reporting lines

The Expert will directly report to the OFII regional office’s head of mission for operational supervision and to the Paris-based project coordinator for overall project implementation. The Expert will also report on a regular basis to the ICMPD project manager, who will be in charge of the overall supervision both in terms of administrative and content issues and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Generic requirements

Professional experience in at least one of the following fields:

Migration
Entrepreneurship
Development
Previous experience in project management and project implementation
Previous living or professional experience in at least one of the countries of return covered by the preferred posting
Specific requirements
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent networking skills
Experience in business development is an asset
Experience with migrant population and reintegration activities is an asset
Availability and capacity to travel
Language skills
Fluency in French and English is mandatory for this assignment
Knowledge of at least one local language of the preferred posting is an asset

Background documentation to be provided by ICMPD and OFII

OFII-RRF project proposal

Administrative Information

Travel

The Expert is required to travel in the geographical region (in-country and to countries that are part of the assignment). If not travelling, the Expert is required to work from the regional OFII office. The Expert shall receive from ICMPD a travel itinerary and be entitled to receive a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the foreseen activities abroad. Travel and mission related payments will be processed according to ICMPD Travel Rules applicable at the time when the travel takes place.

Payment

For the duration of the assignment, the Expert shall receive an all-inclusive monthly fee (i.e. inclusive of health insurance and any taxes and/or duties in accordance with national laws) upon submission of
the counter-signed contract, timesheets, a request for payment and certification by ICMPD in consultation with OFII that the services have been satisfactorily performed as per the ToR.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV and motivation letter with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the e-mail including the preferred posting to Peter.Neelen@returnnetwork.eu and address it to Mr. Peter Neelen.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference. The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference. The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment

Date de publication: 15/06/2022
Numéro de référence: CfE0422/Expert
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 20/07/2022
Lieu d’affectation: Plusieurs lieux d’affectation/office régionaux OFII
- Bamako, Mali
- Yaoundé, Cameroun
Date de début du contrat: 01/09/2022
Durée du contrat: 10 mois, avec possibilité d’extension

Aperçu de l’organisation:

Le Centre International pour le Développement des Politiques Migratoires (ICMPD) est une organisation internationale chargée de promouvoir des politiques migratoires innovantes, globales et durables. Avec 18 États membres et plus de 60 projets actifs en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique latine, ICMPD est un acteur majeur et l’un des plus pertinent dans son domaine. Les plus grands atouts de l'organisation sont ses plus de 250 membres de personnel, qui personnifient ses engagements en terme d'intégrité, de partenariat, de respect et d'innovation dans ses actions et ses décisions. ICMPD est responsable de la mise en œuvre du projet OFII-RRF, en coopération avec l'Office Français de l'Immigration et de l'Intégration (OFII). Créée en 1945, l'OFII est une administration publique sous tutelle du ministère de l'Intérieur français. Ses missions comprennent, entre autres, l'intégration des immigrés en situation régulière, l’accueil et l’accompagnement des demandeurs d'asile, ainsi que les activités d'aide au retour et à la réinsertion. Elle est représentée à l'étranger par sept bureaux régionaux basés en Arménie, au Cameroun, au Mali, au Maroc, au Sénégal, en Tunisie et en Turquie.

Contexte du projet

Intégrée à ICMPD, la Facilité pour le Retour et la Réintégration (RRF pour Return and Reintegration Facility) est destinée à fournir un soutien adéquat, performant et flexible, permettant aux États Membres (EM) de développer des projets de retour et de réintégration en coopération avec d'autres EM, créant ainsi de nouvelles solutions au niveau européen. Le RRF assurera une assistance adéquate adaptée aux besoins spécifiques, en améliorant les stratégies pour atteindre les différents groupes cibles, en intégrant l'assistance à la réinsertion dans les pays d’origine, en permettant l'appropriation locale, en testant des approches innovantes et en impliquant de nouvelles parties prenantes. Au sein du RRF, le projet OFII-RRF vise à accroître la durabilité du retour et de la réintégration grâce à une orientation ciblée et un suivi à long terme. Le projet entreprendra des activités qui viendront compléter les services de réintégration de base offerts par Frontex, en développant un réseau de partenaires dans les pays de retour couverts par les bureaux régionaux de l'OFII. En s'engageant dans un dialogue plus large sur les questions de retour et de réinsertion au niveau européen et avec les autorités des pays tiers, le projet mènera des activités visant à améliorer les connaissances sur la réinsertion, à impliquer la diaspora et à soutenir des projets innovants tenus par des retournés.

Objectifs

L'objectif du projet est d'augmenter la durabilité du retour par une orientation ciblée et un suivi à long terme. A cette fin, l’ICMPD et l'OFII font appel à des experts pour mettre en œuvre les activités du projet dans les pays de retour couverts par le bureau régional où ils seront affectés:

Experts basés à Bamako, Mali
Experts basés à Yaoundé, Cameroun: Cameroun, Gabon, République du Congo, République démocratique du Congo

Tâches

Les taches que devra compléter l’expert dans le cadre de sa mission seront les suivantes:

1. Orientation vers des projets de réinsertion individuels

Avec le responsable de la réinsertion, mener des entretiens d'évaluation des besoins avec les retournés pour identifier les besoins potentiels de référencement;
Mettre en œuvre et suivre les référencements des retournés;
Avec le responsable de la réinsertion, organiser un comité de sélection, le cas échéant;
Avec le responsable de la réinsertion, effectuer des visites conjointes de projets;
Assurer le suivi des cas référencés;
Effectuer des rapports financiers, le cas échéant;
En fonction des besoins, apporter un appui dans la gestion générale des dossiers de réinsertion de l’OFII.

2. Partnerships and studies

Mener des études pour améliorer les connaissances sur les secteurs économiques privilégiés par les retournés dans les pays de retour;
Réaliser une cartographie des acteurs de la réinsertion et du développement dans les pays identifiés comme pays de retour;
Développer un réseau de partenaires pour faciliter les orientations vers des services complémentaires et améliorer la coopération entre les secteurs de la réintégration et du développement avec le soutien des autorités nationales dans les pays de retour;
Mettre en œuvre toutes autres activités liées au projet OFII-RRF.

Resultats principaux:

L’expert se doit de contribuer aux résultats clés suivants:

Les retournés nécessitant des soutiens complémentaires ont été orientés vers les services compétents

3 Une cartographie des acteurs de la réinsertion et du développement a été menée

Un réseau d’acteurs nationaux et internationaux pour renforcer les orientations de retournés vers des services additionnels a été constitué
Les études pour améliorer la connaissance sur les secteurs économiques les plus représentés dans les projets de réinsertion ont été menées
 Toutes autres activités pouvant être développées dans le cadre du projet OFII-RRF ont été menées Pour les contrats d’une durée d’au moins trois mois, suivre le module de formation en ligne sur un travail respectueux de l’environnement est une obligation.

Lignes hiérarchiques

L’expert rendra compte au chef de mission de la représentation de l’OFII pour la supervision opérationnelle et au coordinateur de projet de l’OFII basé à Paris pour la mise en œuvre générale de la mission.L’expert rendra compte au chef de projet ICMPD, qui sera en charge de la supervision générale de l’Action tant du point de vue administratif que du contenu et qui, le cas échéant, apportera sa contribution et ses commentaires aux différents livrables.

Qualifications et Experience

Besoin générique
Expérience professionnelle dans au moins l'un de ces domaines suivants :
Migration
Entrepreneuriat
Développement
Expérience préalable dans la gestion et la mise en œuvre de projets
Expérience professionnelle ou de vie antérieure dans au moins un des pays de retour couverts par l'affectation choisie.
Exigences spécifiques
Excellentes compétences rédactionnelles
Excellentes compétences en animation de réseau
Une expérience dans l’entrepreneuriat est un atout
Une expérience de la population migrante et des activités de réinsertion est un atout.
Disponibilité et capacité à voyager
Compétences linguistiques
La maîtrise du français et de l'anglais est obligatoire pour cette mission.
La connaissance d'au moins une langue locale du lieu d’affectation est un atout.Matériel à fournir par ICMPD et OFII
OFII-RRF project proposal

Informations administratives

Voyage

L’expert est tenu de voyager dans la région géographique (au sein même du pays et vers les pays qui font partie de la mission). S’il ne voyage pas, l’expert sera tenu de travailler depuis le bureau régional de l’OFII.L'expert recevra de l’ICMPD un itinéraire devoyage et sera en droit de recevoir une indemnité journalière ou per diem pour les activités prévues à l'étranger. Les paiements relatifs au voyage et à la mission seront traités conformément aux règles de voyage de l'organisation ICMPD applicables au
moment où le voyage a lieu.

Payment

Pour la durée de la mission, l'expert recevra une rémunération mensuelle forfaitaire (c'est-à-dire incluant l'assurance maladie et tous les impôts et/ou taxes conformément aux lois nationales) sur présentation du contrat contresigné, des feuilles de temps, d'une demande de paiement et d'une certification par ICMPD en consultation avec l'OFII que les services ont été exécutés de manière satisfaisante conformément aux TDR.

Processus de dépôt de candidature

Les experts intéressés doivent envoyer leur CV and lettre de motivation par e-mail à Peter.Neelen@returnnetwork.eu à l’attention de Mr Peter Neelen, en mentionnant la référence de cette annonce dans la ligne d'objet de l'e-mail.En raison du nombre élevé de candidatures, seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés. Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour une réunion en face à face ou un entretien par vidéoconférence. L'affectation est soumise à la disponibilité des fonds du projet et/ou à l'approbation finale du donateur. L'invitation à un entretien n'établit aucun droit à un emploi futur

Background
In any developing context, weak human capital base and skills mismatch can inhibit a country’s economic prosperity. For Germany’s key partners, such as Ghana, these challenges risk dampening their prospects for attracting investment, leaving their growing youth population unemployed, trapped in informal jobs or under pressure to migrate to Europe, often irregularly, or to other regions in search of employment opportunities. While in Germany, business competitiveness continues to be structurally challenged by the ageing population, the green and digital transitions, and skills and labour shortages across various sectors, occupations and regions.

A solution to the above can be found in skills partnerships that can offer both Ghana and Germany the opportunity to organise mutually beneficial linkages between their labour markets, human capital, and migration governance. This cooperation could be facilitated in line with the Talent Partnerships launched by the EU in 2021.

It is within this context that the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) launched the project “Incubating Skills Partnerships beneficial to Migrants, Countries of Origin and Destination” (Inspire), for the period of December 2021-November 2023. The initiative aims to contribute to the development of skills and employment opportunities in targeted digital and green industries of partner and EU countries through migration and mobility-based skills partnerships that benefit migrants, countries of origin and destination. To achieve this goal, the project will launch a dedicated platform for dialogue on skills partnerships designed to engage public-private actors from Europe and partner countries, raise awareness of available partnership instruments and harness the development potential of skills matching through migration and mobility.

The project is structured around three clusters of activities involving research, dialogue and partnership incubation. This case study is part of the research component.

Objectives and expected outcomes

Building skills partnerships requires the careful matching of participating countries, the selection of appropriate sectors and willing private actors. Findings from the Inspire project’s preliminary study show a strong potential for a skills partnership between Ghana and Germany in one of the sectors where both countries face labour shortages, namely in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management and ICT industries.

The main objective of this case study is to analyse key stakeholders and identify the specific sectors within which a skills partnership scheme could be developed between Ghana and Germany. In particular,

The two target sectors proposed for the partnership scheme will be selected from the renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management and ICT sectors.
The skills most sought in those sectors both by the Ghanaian and German private sectors to unlock further investment and growth in Ghana;
The stakeholder analysis will focus on government and private actors, educational and training institutions, social partners, civil society organisations, and other relevant institutions that should be consulted to design a development-oriented partnership programme involving mobility to Germany.

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

1. Identify German companies operating in the four sectors in Ghana and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Ghanaian and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

2. Identify German companies in the four sectors interested in investing or expanding their operations in Ghana and

Assess how they perceive the attractiveness of Ghana’s skills environment
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Ghanaian and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

3. Identify leading Ghanaian companies in the four sectors and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Ghanaian and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

4. Identify and evaluate the following stakeholders’ potential interests and roles in the Inspire project’s dialogue on skills partnerships. This stakeholder map will provide the project with the relevant entry points to all stakeholders who should be consulted to develop skills partnership schemes.

German business/industry associations and chambers of commerce active in Ghana
Ghanaian and German ministries, government agencies and institutions working in the areas of employment, training and education, migration and the target sectors
Sector skills bodies/councils of both Ghana and Germany;
Public, private or mixed education/training institutions in Ghana that teach/train in the target sectors at the identified skills level. The analysis should include these actors’ capacity to provide the identified skills demands.
Relevant employers’ and employees’ associations from both Ghana and Germany;
Ghanaian diaspora association/networks in Germany;
Key civil society organisations working in Ghana and Germany in the field of employment, training and education, and migration.

5. Map out Ghana’s policy and regulatory environment that enables/constrains a skills partnership involving German companies present and/or wishing to invest in Ghana.
6. Based on the findings, formulate a recommendation of the most suitable model(s) of skills partnership that Ghana and Germany could develop in the identified sectors.

The main expected outcome from this case study is a stakeholder analysis report, which identifies the key stakeholders and their skills needs with a view to their possible engagement in developing a skills partnership between Ghana and Germany in the identified target sectors. The findings and recommendations from this case study will be used to guide the skills matching consultations, dialogue and design of the partnership scheme.

Scope of tasks

The scope of work of the Expert will encompass the following:

Participate in and contribute to the inception meeting with ICMPD to clarify the scope of the consultancy, the objectives, and the expected outcomes of the study.
Participate in and contribute to the case study report follow-up discussions with ICMPD.
Drawing on his/her extensive experience in Ghana and Germany to examine relevant available secondary documentation in line with the six specific objectives of the assignment. The Expert is expected to be aware of gaps in existing knowledge and take into account ongoing and planned work within the theme by the national institutions of the studied countries, other international organisations or related donors.
Map and analyse the stakeholders who should be consulted to develop a skills partnership programme, showing their interests, concerns and potential roles in the Inspire project
Schedule and lead interviews using tailored thematic questionnaires with the identified stakeholders. Findings from the interviews should be documented for further collation and analysis.
Draft the study report with the analysis of findings and recommendations.
Revise the report based on ICMPD input and feedback.

Deliverables (home-based)

The assignment deliverables shall include the following:

Deliverable	Deadline
Inception report detailing the research methods, tools, the work plan and the layout/structure of the main case study report.	1 week after signing the contract
First draft report results of desk review and interviews	No later than 3 weeks after signing the contract
Second draft report key outcomes of the study with recommendations	No later than 6 weeks after signing the contract
Final draft of the study report incorporating ICMPD comments and input a stakeholder directory of interviewed and relevant non-interviewed stakeholders key takeaways from meetings with and interviews of stakeholders	No later than 8 weeks after signing the contract

Maximum number of working days: 30

Reporting lines

On a weekly basis, the Expert will report to Ms Eden Alemayehu, who will be in charge of the overall supervision and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in research related to labour market survey/assessment, labour migration, and educational and training systems, preferably with recent experience in labour mobility and skills partnerships.
Previous experience working in and a solid understanding of the literature on private sector engagement in skills development/mobility, preferably with recent experience in growth sectors, particularly in the digital and green industries.
Ghana and Germany in-country specialist/technical expertise and direct exposure to and network within labour mobility fields in the focus countries.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Project information
Regional stakeholder and skills mapping study
Any other relevant documents, especially on the EU policy on Talent Partnerships

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
counter-signed consigned payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a sample of their related work to this announcement in the subject line of the email to inspire@icmpd.org by the close of business on 23 May 2022.

Background
In any developing context, weak human capital base and skills mismatch can inhibit a country’s economic prosperity. For Germany’s key partners, such as Kenya, these challenges risk dampening their prospects for attracting investment, leaving their growing youth population unemployed, trapped in informal jobs or under pressure to migrate to Europe, often irregularly, or to other regions in search of employment opportunities. While in Germany, business competitiveness continues to be structurally challenged by the ageing population, the green and digital transitions, and skills and labour shortages across various sectors, occupations and regions.

A solution to the above can be found in skills partnerships that can offer both Kenya and Germany the opportunity to organise mutually beneficial linkages between their labour markets, human capital, and migration governance. This cooperation could be facilitated in line with the Talent Partnerships launched by the EU in 2021.

The project is structured around three clusters of activities involving research, dialogue and partnership incubation. This case study is part of the research component.

Objectives and expected outcomes

Building skills partnerships requires the careful matching of participating countries, the selection of appropriate sectors and willing private actors. Findings from the Inspire project’s preliminary study show a strong potential for a skills partnership between Kenya and Germany in one of the sectors where both countries face labour shortages, namely in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management and ICT industries.

The main objective of this case study is to analyse key stakeholders and identify the specific sectors within which a skills partnership scheme could be developed between Kenya and Germany. In particular,

The two target sectors proposed for the partnership scheme will be selected from the renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management and ICT sectors.
The skills most sought in those sectors both by the Kenyan and German private sectors to unlock further investment and growth in Kenya;
The stakeholder analysis will focus on government and private actors, educational and training institutions, social partners, civil society organisations, and other relevant institutions that should be consulted to design a development-oriented partnership programme involving mobility to Germany.

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

1. Identify German companies operating in the four sectors in Kenya and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Kenyan and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

2. Identify German companies in the four sectors interested in investing or expanding their operations in Kenya and

Assess how they perceive the attractiveness of Kenya’s skills environment
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Kenyan and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

3. Identify leading Kenyan companies in the four sectors and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Kenyan and German national authorities and other relevant actors.

5. Identify and evaluate the following stakeholders’ potential interests and roles in the Inspire project’s dialogue on skills partnerships. This stakeholder map will provide the project with the relevant entry points to all stakeholders who should be consulted to develop skills partnership schemes.

German business/industry associations and chambers of commerce active in Kenya
Kenyan and German ministries, government agencies and institutions working in the areas of employment, training and education, migration and the target sectors
Sector skills bodies/councils of both Kenya and Germany;
Public, private or mixed education/training institutions in Kenya that teach/train in the target sectors at the identified skills level. The analysis should include these actors’ capacity to provide the identified skills demands.
Relevant employers’ and employees’ associations from both Kenya and Germany;
Kenyan diaspora association/networks in Germany;
Key civil society organisations working in Kenya and Germany in the field of employment, training and education, and migration.

6. Map out Kenya’s policy and regulatory environment that enables/constrains a skills partnership involving German companies present and/or wishing to invest in Kenya.

7. Based on the findings, formulate a recommendation of the most suitable model(s) of skills partnership that Kenya and Germany could develop in the identified sectors.

The main expected outcome from this case study is a stakeholder analysis report, which identifies the key stakeholders and their skills needs with a view to their possible engagement in developing a skills partnership between Kenya and Germany in the identified target sectors. The findings and recommendations from this case study will be used to guide the skills matching consultations, dialogue and design of the partnership scheme.

Scope of tasks

The scope of work of the Expert will encompass the following:

Participate in and contribute to the inception meeting with ICMPD to clarify the scope of the consultancy, the objectives, and the expected outcomes of the study.
Participate in and contribute to the case study report follow-up discussions with ICMPD.
Drawing on his/her extensive experience in Kenya and Germany to examine relevant available secondary documentation in line with the six specific objectives of the assignment. The Expert is expected to be aware of gaps in existing knowledge and take into account ongoing and planned work within the theme by the national institutions of the studied countries, other international organisations or related donors.
Map and analyse the stakeholders who should be consulted to develop a skills partnership programme, showing their interests, concerns and potential roles in the Inspire project
Schedule and lead interviews using tailored thematic questionnaires with the identified stakeholders. Findings from the interviews should be documented for further collation and analysis.
Draft the study report with the analysis of findings and recommendations.
Revise the report based on ICMPD input and feedback.

Deliverables (home-based)

The assignment deliverables shall include the following:

Deliverable	Deadline
Inception report detailing the research methods, tools, the work plan and the layout/structure of the main case study report.	1 week after signing the contract
First draft report results of desk review and interviews	No later than 3 weeks after signing the contract
Second draft report key outcomes of the study with recommendations	No later than 6 weeks after signing the contract
Final draft of the study report incorporating ICMPD comments and input a stakeholder directory of interviewed and relevant non-interviewed stakeholders key takeaways from meetings with and interviews of stakeholders	No later than 8 weeks after signing the contract

Maximum number of working days: 30

Reporting lines

On a weekly basis, the Expert will report to Ms Eden Alemayehu, who will be in charge of the overall supervision and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in research related to labour market survey/assessment, labour migration, and educational and training systems, preferably with recent experience in labour mobility and skills partnerships.
Previous experience working in and a solid understanding of the literature on private sector engagement in skills development/mobility, preferably with recent experience in growth sectors, particularly in the digital and green industries.
Kenya and Germany in-country specialist/technical expertise and direct exposure to and network within labour mobility fields in the focus countries.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Project information
Regional stakeholder and skills mapping study
Any other relevant documents, especially on the EU policy on Talent Partnerships

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit – on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
counter-signed contract;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a sample of their related work to this announcement in the subject line of the email to inspire@icmpd.org by the close of business on 23 May 2022.

Background

In any developing context, weak human capital base and skills mismatch can inhibit a country’s economic prosperity. For France’s key partners, such as Georgia, these challenges risk dampening their prospects for attracting investment, leaving their growing youth population unemployed, trapped in informal jobs or under pressure to migrate to Europe, often irregularly, or to other regions in search of employment opportunities. While in France, business competitiveness continues to be structurally challenged by the ageing population, the green and digital transitions, and skills and labour shortages across various sectors, occupations and regions.

A solution to the above can be found in skills partnerships that can offer both Georgia and France the opportunity to organise mutually beneficial linkages between their labour markets, human capital, and migration governance. This cooperation could be facilitated in line with Talent Partnerships launched by the EU in 2021.

The project is structured around three clusters of activities involving research, dialogue and partnership incubation. This case study is part of the research component.

Objectives and expected outcomes

Building skills partnerships requires the careful matching of participating countries, the selection of appropriate sectors and willing private actors. Findings from the Inspire project’s preliminary study show a strong potential for a skills partnership between Georgia and France in one of the sectors where both countries face labour shortages, namely in the construction and ICT industries.

The main objective of this case study is to analyse key stakeholders and identify the specific industries within which a skills partnership scheme could be developed between Georgia and France. In particular,

The two target industries proposed for the partnership scheme will be selected from the construction and ICT sectors.
The skills most sought in those sectors both by the Georgian and French private sectors to unlock further investment and growth in Georgia;
The stakeholder analysis will focus on government and private actors, educational and training institutions, social partners, civil society organisations, and other relevant institutions that should be consulted to design a development-oriented partnership programme involving mobility to France.

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

1. Identify French companies operating in the two sectors in Georgia and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Georgian and French national authorities and other relevant actors.

2. Identify French companies in the two sectors interested in investing or expanding their operations in Georgia and

Assess how they perceive the attractiveness of Georgia’s skills environment
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Georgian and French national authorities and other relevant actors.

3. Identify leading Georgian companies in the four sectors and

Assess their current and anticipated demands for green and digital skills as well as their workforce development approaches;
Determine their interest in engaging in skills partnerships alongside competent Georgian and French national authorities and other relevant actors.

French business/industry associations and chambers of commerce active in Georgia;
Georgian and French ministries, government agencies and institutions working in the areas of employment, training and education, migration and the target sectors;
Sector skills bodies/councils of both Georgia and France;
Public, private or mixed education/training institutions in Georgia that teach/train in the target sectors at the identified skills level. The analysis should include these actors’ capacity to provide the identified skills demands;
Relevant employers’ and employees’ associations from both Georgia and France;
Georgian diaspora association/networks in France;
Key civil society organisations working in Georgia and France in the field of employment, training and education, and migration.

5. Map out Georgia’s policy and regulatory environment that enables/constrains a skills partnership involving French companies present and/or wishing to invest in Georgia.

6. Based on the findings, formulate a recommendation of the most suitable model(s) of skills partnership that Georgia and France could develop in the identified sectors.

The main expected outcome from this case study is a stakeholder analysis report, which identifies the key stakeholders and their skills needs with a view to their possible engagement in developing a skills partnership between Georgia and France in the identified target sectors. The findings and recommendations from this case study will be used to guide the skills matching consultations, dialogue and design of the partnership scheme.

Scope of tasks

The scope of work of the Expert will encompass the following:

Participate in and contribute to the inception meeting with ICMPD to clarify the scope of the consultancy, the objectives, and the expected outcomes of the study.
Participate in and contribute to the case study report follow-up discussions with ICMPD.
Drawing on his/her extensive experience in Georgia and France to examine relevant available secondary documentation in line with the six specific objectives of the assignment. The Expert is expected to be aware of gaps in existing knowledge and take into account ongoing and planned work within the theme by the national institutions of the studied countries, other international organisations or related donors.
Map and analyse the stakeholders who should be consulted to develop a skills partnership programme, showing their interests, concerns and potential roles in the Inspire project
Schedule and lead interviews using tailored thematic questionnaires with the identified stakeholders. Findings from the interviews should be documented for further collation and analysis.
Draft the study report with the analysis of findings and recommendations.
Revise the report based on ICMPD input and feedback.

Deliverables (home-based)

The assignment deliverables shall include the following:

Deliverable	Deadline
Inception report detailing the research methods, tools, the work plan and the layout/structure of the main case study report.	1 week after signing the contract
First draft report results of desk review and interviews	No later than 3 weeks after signing the contract
Second draft report key outcomes of the study with recommendations	No later than 6 weeks after signing the contract
Final draft of the study report incorporating ICMPD comments and input a stakeholder directory of interviewed and relevant non-interviewed stakeholders key takeaways from meetings with and interviews of stakeholders	No later than 8 weeks after signing the contract

Maximum number of working days: 30

Reporting lines

On a weekly basis, the Expert will report to Ms Tara Ohl, who will be in charge of the overall supervision and who will provide input and comments on deliverables as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in research related to labour market survey/assessment, labour migration, and educational and training systems, preferably with recent experience in labour mobility and skills partnerships.
Previous experience working in and a solid understanding of the literature on private sector engagement in skills development/mobility, preferably with recent experience in growth sectors, particularly in the digital and green industries.
Georgia and France in-country specialist/technical expertise and direct exposure to and network within labour mobility fields in the focus countries.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Material to be provided by ICMPD

Project information
Regional stakeholder and skills mapping study
Any other relevant documents, especially on the EU policy on Talent Partnerships

Payment Information

For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Expert needs to submit – on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:

timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
counter-signed contract;
signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.

The payment to the bank account indicated by the Expert will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.

Application Process

Interested experts should send their CV with a sample of their related work to this announcement in the subject line of the email to inspire@icmpd.org by the close of business on 17 June 2022.

Supporting the purchase and implementation of an overall integrated coastal surveillance system with private communication network solution.

Posting date: July 2022 (call open until end of project 2024)

Type of post: Homebased, with possible virtual and/or physical short-term assignments

Project Background

Activities – Tunisia Component

The activities to be completed by the Short-term Expert within this assignment are as follows:

Activity 1: Support during the tendering phase for tenders related to the Supply and installation of Coastal surveillance systems with private communication network solution in the scope of the Border Management Programme for the Maghreb Region (BMP-Maghreb).

Activity 2: Technical support, supervision and advice on the installation process and integration of all equipment purchased under tenders related to the Supply and installation of Coastal surveillance systems with private communication network solution in the scope of the Border Management Programme for the Maghreb Region (BMP-Maghreb).

Deliverables

Meeting and evaluation report(s);
Provisional and/or final acceptance of the system approval report;
Any other technical document required during the tender phase and implementation of the contract (as, for example, a motivation for derogation, draft of the testing protocol, snag lists, etc.)
Report with recommendations for improving the system and ensuring the sustainability of the project.

The draft deliverables will be submitted throughout the contract period, but the latest final deliverables must be submitted no later than 1 month after the closing of the contract.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Technical studies in the area of competence;
Experience working in/for an entity/ organisation, private or public (such as a public security agency, a private telecommunications company, etc.);
At least five (5) years of experience in relation to the implementation of modern communication and transmission technologies and solutions for public safety networks, mobile network technologies, or mobile radio solutions, including being involved in the study/design or implementation of at least three (3) projects;
Experience in LTE will be an asset;
Previous experience in at least two (2) international projects (including in support to assessment, design, public tendering processes, as well as to the set-up and implementation of solutions) in this field is an advantage;
Knowledge of Tunisia and the region is an advantage;
Very good knowledge of English;
Knowledge of French/Arabic will be an asset.

Compensation and support

Experts and professionals are granted a fixed expert fee and a daily subsistence allowance according to the project’s rules;
International travel, if applicable, is arranged and paid by the project;
All experts are supported by the BMS team throughout the different stages of assignment and deployment.

Application Process:

Experts shall send their CV and a letter describing clearly how their experience meets the desired requirements to the following email address: BMPMaghreb@icmpd.org

The title of the call should be included in the subject of the email.

Although the call remains open for the duration of the project, experts are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

CVs will be selected from the pool and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ICMPD cannot guarantee that all experts in the pool will receive assignments.

ICMPD is inviting all interested candidates to apply for the Consultation Centre Coordinator for the RRR-MFA/SMS Project.

ICMPD is inviting all interested candidates to apply for the Consultation Centre Coordinator for the RRR-MFA/SMS Project.
The project Resilience, Reinforcement and Recovery of Ukrainian Migration and Consular Services (RRR) is implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development with the overall objective to contribute to the resilience, reinforcement and recovery of Ukrainian migration and consular governance by strengthening the capacities of national authorities to ensure the safe international mobility of Ukrainian citizens, including preparations for sustainable return.

Call For Experts: Consultation Centre in Gdansk

Published February 2023

Poland

Summary

The project Resilience, Reinforcement and Recovery of Ukrainian Migration and Consular Services (RRR) is implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development with the overall objective to contribute to the resilience, reinforcement and recovery of Ukrainian migration and consular governance by strengthening the capacities of national authorities to ensure the safe international mobility of Ukrainian citizens, including preparations for sustainable return. Module 1 of the project specifically aims to establish Ukrainian Consultation Centres in EU MS hosting the most Ukrainian refugees, mainly in Poland, Czech Republic and Germany, in close coordination with local state authorities, Ukrainian diaspora organisations and the civil society of hosting countries. The Consultation Centres (CCs) will support consular capacity in providing consular assistance to Ukrainians abroad regarding documentation, integration information in the hosting societies and preparedness/consultations for future voluntary return and reintegration back home. In this regard, ICMPD is seeking applications from qualified and result-oriented professionals, to support the establishment of such Centre in Gdansk, Poland, in addition to the overall coordination and implementation of activities within the framework of the Consultation Centre.

Проект “Стійкість, посилення та відновлення української міграційної та консульської служб” реалізується Міжнародним центром з розвитку міграційної політики (ICMPD) з метою сприяння стійкості, посиленню та відновленню українського міграційного та консульського врядування шляхом зміцнення потенціалу національних органів влади для забезпечення безпечної міжнародної мобільності громадян України, включно з підготовкою до повернення. Модуль 1 проекту має на меті створення українських консультаційних центрів у державах-членах ЄС, які приймають більшість українських біженців, переважно в Польщі, Чехії та Німеччині, у тісній координації з місцевими органами державної влади, організаціями української діаспори та громадянським суспільством приймаючих країн. Консультаційні центри (КЦ) підтримуватимуть консульський потенціал з надання консульської допомоги українцям за кордоном стосовно документів, інформації про інтеграцію у приймаючих спільнотах та готовності/консультацій для майбутнього добровільного повернення додому та реінтеграції на батьківщині. З огляду на це ICMPD запрошує кваліфікованих та мотивованих спеціалістів до подання заявок на підтримку створення такого Центру в Ґданську (Польща), а також до загальної координації та реалізації діяльності в рамках Консультаційного центру.

Citation

Please read more in the attached files in English and Ukrainian.

Детальніше читайте у прикріплених файлах англійською та українською мовами.

The project Resilience, Reinforcement and Recovery of Ukrainian Migration and Consular Services (RRR) is implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development with the overall objective to contribute to the resilience, reinforcement and recovery of Ukrainian migration and consular governance by strengthening the capacities of national authorities to ensure the safe international mobility of Ukrainian citizens, including preparations for sustainable return. Module 1 of the project specifically aims to establish Ukrainian Consultation Centres in EU MS hosting the most Ukrainian refugees, mainly in Poland, Czech Republic and Germany, in close coordination with local state authorities, Ukrainian diaspora organisations and the civil society of hosting countries. The Consultation Centres (CCs) will support consular capacity in providing consular assistance to Ukrainians abroad regarding documentation, integration information in the hosting societies and preparedness/consultations for future voluntary return and reintegration back home. In this regard, ICMPD is seeking applications from qualified and result-oriented professionals, to support the establishment of such Centre in Prague, Czech Republic, in addition to the overall coordination and implementation of activities within the framework of the Consultation Centre.

Проект “Стійкість, посилення та відновлення української міграційної та консульської служб” реалізується Міжнародним центром з розвитку міграційної політики (ICMPD) з метою сприяння стійкості, посиленню та відновленню українського міграційного та консульського врядування шляхом зміцнення потенціалу національних органів влади для забезпечення безпечної міжнародної мобільності громадян України, включно з підготовкою до повернення. Модуль 1 проекту має на меті створення українських консультаційних центрів у державах-членах ЄС, які приймають більшість українських біженців, переважно в Польщі, Чехії та Німеччині, у тісній координації з місцевими органами державної влади, організаціями української діаспори та громадянським суспільством приймаючих країн. Консультаційні центри (КЦ) підтримуватимуть консульський потенціал з надання консульської допомоги українцям за кордоном стосовно документів, інформації про інтеграцію у приймаючих спільнотах та готовності/консультацій для майбутнього добровільного повернення додому та реінтеграції на батьківщині. З огляду на це ICMPD запрошує кваліфікованих та мотивованих спеціалістів до подання заявок на підтримку створення такого Центру в Празі (Чеська Республіка) на доповнення до загальної координації та реалізації діяльності в рамках Консультаційного центру.

Please read more in the attached files in English and Ukrainian.

Детальніше читайте у прикріплених файлах англійською та українською мовами.

Call for Experts: Consultation Centre in Prague, RRR-MFA/SMS Project, EECA

Published March 2023

Czech Republic

Summary

Citation

ICMPD is seeking applications from qualified and result-oriented professionals, to support the establishment of such Centre in Prague, Czech Republic, in addition to the overall coordination and implementation of activities within the framework of the Consultation Centre.