Consultant (MM/Cooperative Formations & Strengthening of Returnee Associations) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

CFCV No. : CFCV2019/09
Location: Lagos
Organizational Unit: MM
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 3 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
 
Context

• Under the overall supervision of the programme manager (migration management) Lagos and the direct supervision of the senior programme assistant (MM/AVRR), the successful candidate will work under the project, “EUTF-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration: Nigeria” to support the establishment and enhancement of voluntary, democratically managed, and economically self-sufficient migrant cooperatives and returnee associations to encourage socio-economic reintegration opportunities of returned migrants in targeted states (Edo, Delta and Lagos).

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Analyse the needs and opportunities for the development of returnee associations, as well as migrant cooperatives in Nigeria in specified sectors (including agricultural and agro-processing activities, metal and wood working, production of handcrafts, tailoring, food and hospitality, hair and beauty salon).
• Identify and develop a database of migrants/returnees interested in forming or joining migrant cooperatives and/or returnee associations.
• Establish and strengthen returnee associations in Lagos (South-West), Benin in Edo (South-South) and Delta states, providing material and capacity building support.
• Establish and strengthen 11 migrant cooperatives in Lagos (South-West), Benin in Edo (South-South), and Delta states and provide material and capacity building support including:
  • Material support respective to services offered, based on needs and gaps of cooperative.
  • Technical knowledge, administrative and procedural support, including the development or revision of business plans, constitutions (byelaws), guiding the structure and management of the cooperatives including selection of executive members.
  • Facilitate the proper application and registration of each cooperative with relevant authorities in the respective States, including opening bank accounts.
  • Support cooperative associations in identifying additional business development and growth areas, through which microfinancing can be accessed, including the development of a roadmap for ensuring continuity and sustainability (and need for additional capacity building).

Methodology
The following methodological approach is proposed at a minimum, and is to be further refined by the respective consultant in the methodology section:

• Primary information: information collected through Focus Group Discussions and Key informants’ interviews (with representatives from the government; private sector actors, CSOs/NGOs, coordination and network mechanisms, reintegration support providers, sectoral associations, described above) covering Federal and state levels (Lagos, Edo and Delta).
• Secondary information: review of national policies/strategies, publications, including global and/or relevant best practices on socio-economic reintegration approaches.

Tangible and Measurable Output of the Work Assignment&

• An inception report detailing the consultancy work-plan including the methodology (max 4 pages). The report will outline in detail a fine-tuned methodology and scope based on the consultant’s interpretation of the tasks in the TOR.
• A draft report of the activities carried out for establishing and strengthening 11 migrant cooperatives and returnee associations.
• Submission of developed and/or revised business plans and constitutions (bye laws) of cooperatives.
• A final report, which includes, at a minimum:
  • Introduction, background and methodology;
  • Detailed description of migrant cooperatives and returnee associations that were established and/or received capacity building support.
  • Overview of returned migrants registered to form each cooperative and/or returnee association;
  • Business plans, constitution and registration documents for each cooperative, including overview of board members;
  • A roadmap, including next steps and recommendations, for planning in financing and supporting scalability.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance Social Science, International Development, Entrepreneurship, or related fields with subjects related to micro-finance management. 
• At least six years of progressive work experience in (small and medium-sized) business development, micro-finance management, and/or running cooperative associations.
• Good understanding of approaches to expand small and medium-sized enterprises and accessing micro-credit options.
• Proven experience to conduct research and produce analysis, identifying trends and producing effective recommendations.
• Excellent writing skills, with demonstrated experience in producing reports and papers.
• Professional experience working with migrants, vulnerable groups, in the areas of business development, rehabilitation or reintegration in Nigeria is considered an asset.
• Personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility, together with the ability to work both independently under minimum supervision and with large diverse project teams
• Computer proficiency including working with knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous;

Required Competencies
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Others:

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.