Background
In the framework of the project “Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa” (FMM West Africa), which is funded by the EU 10thRegional European Development Fund and aimed at maximizing the development potential of free movement of persons and migration in West Africa, the Consortium of Partners – IOM, ICMPD and ILO – is providing technical support to the Trafficking in Persons Unit within the ECOWAS Commission
In addition, IOM in partnership with OHCHR and UNHCR has worked since 2008 on the follow-up of the recommendations of the Dakar Conference on Protection of Refugees and International Migration in the ECOWAS Space. Since 2009, a working group on protection in mixed migration has been created by the same agencies in Dakar and continues to work in delivering joint products as well as in conducting advocacy in the area of protection in mixed migration. A series of capacity building joint activities as well as a manual on basic concepts on protection in mixed migration have been implemented jointly by the three afore mentioned partners and ECOWAS.
Within the FMM West Africa project, IOM and UNHCR wish to update the joint manual: “Protecting Refugees and Other Persons on the Move in the ECOWAS Space”. The first edition in English was produced in January 2011 and the French version in 2012. Both editions would require an update to reflect the fast changing dynamics characterizing the region and be able to introduce emerging issues in the region.
The manual will be updated in line and compliance with the ECOWAS Protection Training Framework: guidelines (still in draft form) developed by the ECOWAS Commission. This Framework is part of the ECOWAS’ strategic planning process aimed at strengthening the capacity of the ECOWAS Commission and its Member States to respond appropriately in order to reduce the vulnerability of women, youth and children to trafficking in persons, forced labour and child labour.
Functions
Under the direct supervision of the IOM Migration Management Specialist, in coordination with the IOM Regional Migrant Assistance Specialist and UNHCR Senior Regional Training Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the update of the English and French of version of the manual “Protecting refugees and other persons in the move in the ECOWAS space”:
In particular, he/she will:
- Gather feedbacks from ECOWAS Commission, IOM, UNHCR, and Governments in the region on the use and the contents of the current version of the Manual (development of an impact survey and inclusion of recommendations on how to improve it, including a diffusion strategy);
- Identify together with ECOWAS Commission, IOM and UNHCR relevant topics that are currently missing from the manual and should be included and parts to be updated in the new edition ;
- Agree with partners who had provided initial inputs in the manual on the revised structure of the Manual;
- Develop and/or include inputs to the revised version of the Manual;
- Include all comments and consolidate them into a final version in French and English for approval by the Consortium Partners, UNHCR and ECOWAS;
- Once version is approved, submit to the editing company the final version of the Manual and provide key recommendations for its lay-out.
Expected Deliverables
1. Survey results including strategy for diffusion
2. Manual revised structure and key additional topics
3. Draft of the revised manual
4. Final version of the manual in English and French ready for lay-out
Desirable qualifications
· University degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, Social Work competencies or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
· A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of migration and protection;
· Knowledge of mixed migration issues (theory and practice);
· Thorough knowledge of technical protection issues, including refugee issues, counter-trafficking, statelessness;
· Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions;
· Good level of computer literacy;
· Ability to draft clearly and concisely;
· Previous experience in conducting training on protection issues to governmental and civil society audiences;
- Experience in publication/ research
· Thorough knowledge of English and French,
HOW TO APPLY:
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the email address iomnigeriahr@iom.int, copying klilleorg@iom.int, on or before 12 January, 2015.The subject line of the email should read FMM West Africa: Up-date of the Joint IOM, UNHCR and ECOWAS Manual.
In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with Curriculum Vitae (CV), detailed work planand a cover letternot more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to The Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM)and with a subject line Update of the 2011/2012 Edition of the Joint IOM, UNHCR and ECOWAS Manual “Protecting Refugees and Other Persons on the Move in the ECOWAS Space.All applications should include a functional e-mail address and mobile number (s). Please note that only applications sent by email will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be****contacted.Candidates are also expected to propose a daily rate for consultancy fee which should be verifiable.
