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SVN No.: SVN2022.67
Location: Lagos
Organizational Unit: Resource Management Unit
IOM Classification: G5
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST) 6 Months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Context

• Working under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer (RMO) of Sub-Office, Lagos and the direct supervision of the Head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of computer systems, hardware peripherals and implementation of ICT requirements for IOM Lagos and Benin sub offices supporting all projects.
• He/ She will respond to daily incoming calls to the IT department, open help desk tickets as appropriate, troubleshoot and correct minor IT issues and route more complex IT issues to the head of ICT Unit, Abuja.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Install approved software systems on servers and workstations according to the set standards.
• Installing new hardware including PC, laptops, servers, printers, and software in any location and periodically performs system clean-up in Lagos and Benin sub-offices.
• Maintaining installed software, ensuring proper updates (including latest antivirus definitions) are applied and making optimizations when necessary.
• Resolve any End User queries and constraints related to software and other ICT components in coordination with the Mission’s ICT Unit, elevating those that cannot be resolved.
• Verify ICT components are carried out within the Organization rules regulations and procedures, while reporting deviations and other constraints faced.
• Raise awareness of mission staff members on IOM ICT regulations and standards.
• Secure the implementation of standard IOM ICT policies and guidelines, with regards to network systems, IT security, software licensing, telecoms, and ICT procurement.
• Provides first level support to users and trouble-shoot issues related to access, online connection, file storage, and application functionality.
• Provide end-user training both as a technical support person in general and as a trainer for appropriate business process courses when necessary
• Acts as the first point of contact for staff on collection of new hardware and replacement hardware.
• Assist in analysing performance problems of network, systems and applications and recommend solutions to enhance functionality, reliability, and/or usability. Monitor the required performance and stability of network services and servers (LAN, WLAN, Messaging, Internet connectivity, VPN, etc.), to prevent and minimize downtime or service interruptions
• Identify faulty devices and take necessary action to replace them, maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance; maintain IOM computers, peripherals and network devices and reports hardware malfunctions to the ICT Unit Head.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation and reference materials for planned and delivered ICT systems in the mission and update global user support of planned changes in advance.
• Maintains IT equipment inventory; monitors inventory levels and alert supervisor when low thresholds are reached; identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate Responsible for tracking ICT equipment Procurement Requests, testing of new equipment and reporting to the Mission’s ICT Head.
• Make user data and server backups: the backups should be tested randomly for consistency
• Coordinating with Benin sub-office to ensure maintenance of IT standards and identify IT issues; Diagnoses and resolves any hardware, software, or connectivity problem with minimum delay.
• Undertakes sub-office visits to resolve ICT issues.
• Manage the tele radiology system, file server, PACS server and iCRco_XC software. Making sure that the workstation / server hardware is operating properly, ensuring that hardware components are performing up to the expected standard.
• Manage the PABX and communication systems
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• Completed University Degree from an accredited academic institution in Computer science or Computer Engineering.
• Three (3) years (5 years for school diploma holder) of relevant experience in the field of ICT including operational and field experiences.

Experience:

• Ability to work with an established IT support centre – communication by phone and email.
• A minimum of three years of experience in LAN/WAN networking environment.
• Working knowledge of: Windows Server 2012 (above) software in a multi-site environment., TCP/IP Protocol, Cisco Router Configuration. Windows 10, office 365, VoIP and other IOM approved software as may be required
• Specialized formal training on IT systems, business software (Microsoft Office), web-based applications, .NET applications, Mobile Applications, PowerApps, SharePoint, SAP HR, and Financials; as applicable for the position.
• Valid and relevant Microsoft, Cisco, and/or ITIL Certifications an advantage
• Experience with HP/Lenovo/Dell and Cisco
• Microsoft Certified, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and any Cloud certification will be an added advantage Specialized formal training on IT systems, business software (Microsoft Office), webbased applications, .NET applications, Mobile Applications, PowerApps, SharePoint, SAP HR, and Financials, as applicable for the position.
• Valid and relevant Microsoft, Cisco, and/or ITIL Certifications an advantage.
• Experience with HP/Lenovo/Dell and Cisco
• Microsoft Certified, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and any Cloud certification will be an added advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of the local language.

Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Core Competencies - Behavioural Indicators level 1:

• 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.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This is a national position and only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment

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CFCV No. : CFCV2022/066
Location: Homebased with Travels
Organizational Unit: Migration Management
IOM Classification : Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 3 months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Objective

• Working under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (MM), IOM Abuja and in close coordination with FMHDSD and NCFRMI, the successful candidate will be expected to facilitate capacity building workshops for Management of FMHDSD and staff of NCFRMI National Migration Policy and stakeholders from five states of high return on the National Migration Policy, the Margination Governance framework, and relevant national, regional and global instruments.

Context

• Migration in Nigeria is triggered by a combination of multifaceted factors such as insecurity, food and nutrition crises, demographic pressure in addition to more traditional seasonal and socioeconomic drivers. In December 2016, to address some of these challenges and respond to the needs of vulnerable and stranded migrants, the EU and the IOM developed the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration.
• To ensure better management of Migration in the Country, Nigeria had in 2015 adopted a National Migration Policy (NMP).
• The NMP recognizes Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) as a fundamental component of Migration Management.
• Hence, one of the five (5) migration thematic groups created by the NMP is the thematic group on Forced Migration, Return, Readmission and Reintegration (FMRRR). In line with its institutional mandate and the NMP, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) coordinates the thematic group on FMRRR. The NMP also urges the creation of standards, procedures, and modalities for the conduct of RRR in Nigeria.
• In line with this and with operational and technical support provided within the implementation context of the EU/IOM JI, the SOP on RRR was revised and validated by stakeholders on 2nd October 2019.
• The SOP seeks to close the gaps identified in the implementation of the first SOP, by introducing fundamental innovations in the conduct of RRR in Nigeria. These improvements include: integration of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and more MDAs with roles In the RRR process.
• SOP also identified and clarified key terminologies, incorporated data protection principles and underlying principles guiding the whole process as well as gave elaborate details and timelines for activities covering all phases of the RRR process, ranging from predeparture, transportation/transit, arrival, and reintegration assistance as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Furthermore, the SOP made adequate provisions for reintegration assistance to all returnees and tailored assistance to migrants with specific needs.
• The consultancy is implemented within the Special Measures Programme. The Special Measures Programme is a continuation of the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration and as such, builds upon and complements the existing local, national, and regional partnerships.
• The Programme including the interventions on the protection, return, reintegration, and sensitization activities is implemented in close collaboration with the government authorities at national and local levels.
• In this regard, the need to build the capacities of MDAs with the mandate to provide services to returning Migrants was identified a major priority for the country with the aim of ensuring the operationalization of the SOP on RRR.
• To this end, the consultancy will provide technical assistance to MDAs at the Federal and state levels with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on the provisions of the National Migration Policy, the Migration Governance framework, and relevant national, regional, and global frameworks.
• The overall objective of the consultancy is to enhance coordination, collaboration, and complementarity for an effective and sustainable RRR regime and overall effective migration governance in Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop a training manual/guide on the Migration Policy, the Migration Governance Framework and relevant national, regional and global instruments.
• Develop pre and post training evaluation guidelines and preparatory documents for the trainings (Agenda, Concept Notes).
• Facilitate a 3-day high-level sensitization workshop for Management of FMHDSD.
• IFacilitate a 6-day training workshop for Headquarters staff of NCFRMI on the Migration policy and governance framework.
• Co-facilitate a 5-day training workshops to State actors at 5 States of high return on Policy, the Migration Governance Framework and relevant national, regional and global instruments.
• Produce Final Report that meets IOM’s standards, capturing key discussions, results, recommendations, and covering the high-level sensitization workshop for Management of FMHDSD, the training workshop for staff of NCFRMI on the operationalization of the SoP on RRR and the 5 state level trainings.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance Indicators for the Evaluation of Results

• Timely execution of assigned responsibility
• 20% of the consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the inception report, concept note and agenda for the task.
• 40% of the consultancy will be paid after facilitating the 3-days high-level sensitization workshop for Management of FMHDSD to strengthen their capacity as the supervising Ministry on the SoP and the RRR process; 6-days training workshop for Headquarters staff of NCFRMI on the Migration Policy /Governance framework, operationalization of the SoP on RRR including developing strategy for state level implementation of the SoP as well as coordination with the Working Group on RRR.; and training workshops to State actors at 5 States of high return on the Migration policy and governance framework.
• 40% of consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the final reports and submission of all appropriate documents.
• The report should indicate the state of coordination with the Working Group on RRR and endorsed State Specific Strategic plan to implement the SoP.

Tangible and Measurable Output of the Work Wssignment

• First deliverable - Detailed workplan and inception report including preparatory documents for the training (Agenda, Concept Notes), and training manual/guide on National Migration Policy, the Migration Governance Framework and relevant national, regional and global instruments.
• Second deliverable - Facilitate a 3-days high-level sensitization workshop for Management of FMHDSD to strengthen their capacity as the supervising Ministry. Facilitate a 6-days training workshop for Headquarters staff of NCFRMI on the Migration Policy and governance. Co-facilitate training sessions to State actors at 5 States of high return with focus on the National Migration Policy, the Migration Governance Framework, and relevant national, regional and global instruments.
• Third deliverable - Submission of Final Report that meets IOM’s standards, capturing key discussions, results, recommendations, and covering:
  • The high-level sensitization workshop for Management of FMHDSD.
  • The training workshop for staff of NCFRMI on the Migration policy and governance.
  • The State level workshops
  • Performance indicators.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Advanced University Degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in the Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration and Sociology, with a specialization in migration and related matters with 5 years of experience (Seven years for candidates holding only a first level university degree) in the field of migration.

Experience:

• A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizations is preferred.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to speak and write in one or more Nigerian languages will be an advantage.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Proven extensive meeting and workshop facilitating experience.
• Familiarity with local and International Migration matters
• Ability to train, write and produce narrative and financial reports.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft Word skills and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Other Desirable Qualifications:

• Proven training experience for government in an intelligence environment.
• Excellent experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to conceptualize and integrate diverse views from government authorities, stakeholders, and the broader community to achieve desired objectives

Travel Required:

• Yes, travel is required.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous.

Required Competencies:1
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 actionoriented 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.

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SVN No.: CFCV2022/068
Organizational Unit: Migration Management
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 3 month
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Objective

• Working under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (MM), to support the operationalization of the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) on Return, Readmission and Reintegration through capacity building of key actors working on return and reintegration at federal level and five states of high and sensitization of the National Migration Inter-Ministerial Committee.

Context

• Migration in Nigeria is triggered by a combination of multifaceted factors such as insecurity, food and nutrition crises, demographic pressure in addition to more traditional seasonal and socioeconomic drivers.
• In December 2016, to address some of these challenges and respond to the needs of vulnerable and stranded migrants, the EU and the IOM developed the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration.
• To ensure better management of Migration in the Country, Nigeria has in 2015 adopted a National Migration Policy (NMP).
• The NMP recognizes Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR) as a fundamental component of Migration Management.
• Hence, one of the five (5) migration thematic groups created by the NMP is the thematic group on Force Migration, Return, Readmission and Reintegration (FMRRR).
• In line with its institutional mandate and the NMP, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) coordinates the thematic group on FMRRR.
• The NMP also urges the creation of standards, procedures, and modalities for the conduct of RRR in Nigeria. In line with this and with operational and technical support provided within the implementation context of the EU/IOM JI, the SOP on RRR was revised and validated by stakeholders on 2nd October 2019. The SOP seeks to close the gaps identified In the implementation of the first SOP, by introducing fundamental innovations in the conduct of RRR in Nigeria.
• These improvements Include: integration of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and more MDAs with roles In the RRR process.
• The SOP also Identified and clarified key terminologies, incorporated data protection principles and underlying principles guiding the whole process as well as gave elaborate details and timelines for activities covering all phases of the RRR process, ranging from predeparture, transportation/transit, arrival, and reintegration assistance as well as monitoring and evaluation. Furthermore, the SOP made adequate provisions for reintegration assistance to all returnees and tailored assistance to migrants with specific needs.
• The consultancy is implemented within the Special Measure Programme. The Special Measure Programme is a continuation of the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration and as such, builds upon and complements the existing local, national, and regional partnerships.
• The Programme including the interventions on the protection, return, reintegration, and sensitization activities is implemented in close collaboration with the government authorities at national and local levels.
• In this regard, the need to build the capacities of MDAs with the mandate to provide services to returning Migrants was identified a major priority for the country with the aim of ensuring the operationalization of the SOP on RRR.
• To this end, the consultancy will provide technical assistance to MDA at the Federal and state levels with the aim of enhancing their appreciation of their roles and responsibilities, identifying challenges, and proffering recommendations to
• the National Migration Inter-Ministerial Committee.
• The overall objective of the consultancy is to enhance coordination, collaboration, and complementarity for an effective and sustainable RRR regime In Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Identify all relevant migration actors involve in reintegration in each of the States, including returnees and Media leveraging on existing reintegration structures.
• Facilitate training workshops for operatives from the FMHDSD and NCFRMI
• Conduct a high-level sensitization workshop on RRR for the National Migration Inter-Ministerial Committee.
• Facilitate five (5) training workshops at the 5 states of high return aimed at operationalizing the SOP on RRR. The training methodology would include practical simulation of the RRR process following the identification of roles and responsibilities of Actors.
• Work with the Government of Nigeria and IOM in drafting and finalization each State Specific Strategic plan for the operationalisation of the SoP, by taking into cognizance existing Reintegration structures in each state and peculiarities.
• Produce Two (2) approved reports (the report on the high-level sensitization workshop with key recommendations and the second report on the 5 States level workshops including FMHDSD and NCFRMI.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely execution of assigned responsibility
• 20% of the consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the inception report, concept note and agenda for the task.
• 40% of the consultancy fees will be paid after facilitating the high-level sensitization workshops and the 5 State level workshops.
• 40% of the consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the final reports and submission of all appropriate document. The report should include the State Specific Strategic plan for the operationalisation of the SoP on
• RRR, by taking into cognizance existing Reintegration structures at each state and peculiarities.

Tangible and Measurable Output of the work assignment
First Deliverable:

• Detailed workplan and inception report including preparatory documents for the training.

Second Deliverable:

• Mapping of all the relevant Actors in each of the States including Government partners, CSOs, Returnees & Media and share each state sensitization strategies with IOM, NCFRMI and FMHDSD.
• Develop agenda, concept note and training manual/guide on the SoP on return, readmission, and reintegration.
• Facilitate training workshop for operatives from FMHDSD and NCFRMI
• Facilitate a sensitization workshop for the National Migration Inter-Ministerial Committee.
• Facilitate five (3-day State’s level) workshops for 5 States of high return for the operationalisation of the SoP on Return, Readmission and Reintegration. The workshops would be held in Edo, Enugu, Lagos, Kano and Nassarawa states.

Participating States	Workshop Location
Edo	Edo
Enugu, Delta & Imo	Enugu
Kano & Yobe	Kano
Lagos, Ogun & Oyo	Lagos
FCT	Nassarawa State

Third Deliverable:

• Work with the Government of Nigeria and IOM in drafting and finalization each State
• Specific Strategic plan for the operationalisation of the SoP, by taking into cognizance existing Reintegration structures at each state and peculiarities.

Fourth Deliverable:

• Submission of two Final Reports that meet IOM’s standards, capturing key discussions, results, recommendations, and covering:
• The report of the high-level sensitization workshop for National Migration Inter-Ministerial Committee including key recommendations.
• The report of the training workshops on the operationalisation of SoP in the federal level and 5 States of high return including key recommendations.
• The key recommendations from the training workshops and the high-level Sensitization workshop should be attached to the final reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Post-Graduate or University Degree, preferably in Social Sciences, with a specialization in (Migration, Geography, International Population Studies,) or equivalent training with 5 years of relevancy in migration specifically on return and reintegration activities in Nigeria including Migration Dialogue.
• Experience in working in Africa will be an advantage.

Experience:

• A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizations is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and reporting ability.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to speak and write in one or more Nigerian languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Proven extensive meeting and workshop facilitating experience.
• Familiarity with local and International Migration matters.

Travel required:

• Yes, travel is required.

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 actionoriented 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.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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CFCV No. : CFCV2022/065
Location: Homebased with travels
Organizational Unit: Migration Management
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 70 working days
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Objective

• The consultancy is within the Migration management Unit, IOM Nigeria, within the implementation context of the Enhancing cross-border cooperation on border management and counter-trafficking between Niger and Nigeria (CATS II Program). 
• The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (MM), IOM Abuja and in close collaboration with designated staff in the Migration Management (MM) Unit.

Context

• The study on the perception of interaction, interdependence, and mutual perception between the border communities and law enforcement, immigration/border, criminal justice, and protection agencies in northwestern Nigeria was conducted within the context of the Project Enhancing cross-border cooperation on border management and countertrafficking between Niger and Nigeria (Phase II) in the border communities of Illela and Gada in Sokoto State, Kongolam/Koza and Kawurin Kudi in Katsina State as well as Maigatari in Jigawa State, all in the Northwestern part of Nigeria in December 2021, using a combination of desk review and qualitative approaches and validated in February 2022.
• The report which drew on the responses of survey participants in the border communities made up of community elders, traditional rulers, youth, women, vigilante groups, and law enforcement agencies, proposed a series of recommendations to help ensure positive changes in border infrastructure as well as effective border management to minimize smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons, illicit smuggling of contraband goods in the border communities that will have a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of residents. The study further proposed ways to enhance and improve the relationship between border communities and law enforcement agencies.
• Specifically, the study investigated the awareness of the border community on irregular migration issues, the effectiveness of border agencies in combating smuggling of migrants, cross border cooperation between Nigerian and Nigerien law enforcement agencies, perception of the interaction between border communities and law enforcement agencies, perception of interdependence between border communities and law enforcement agencies and mutual perception between border communities and law enforcement agencies.

Key Findings from the study showed that:

• All the border communities in focus are aware of the irregular movement of people and goods across the borders. Trafficking and smuggling activities are usually perpetrated by brokers who have connections from within and across countries and executed with the abetment of agents in the border communities.
• Interaction and information sharing between law enforcement agencies and border communities were discovered to be active but only functional with traditional leaders, politicians.
• Interaction with border law enforcement agencies is generally painted in a good light by these stakeholders despite the communication gap. Despite positive interaction between law enforcement agents and community members, findings from the study discovered that whole lots of fragile relationships exist between law enforcement agents and border communities with border control post. Border communities lacking border control posts often take advantage of limited law enforcement agents in the area to perpetrate smuggling activities.
• The study revealed that formal and informal interdependence exists between the law enforcement agents and the border communities.
• The interdependence revolves around organizing meetings with traditional rulers, district heads, youth leaders, market businessmen, and border patrols with vigilantes. While other techniques revolve around seeking the assistance of informants by providing relevant information towards effective border management.
• Despite positive interaction and interdependence between law enforcement agencies and the border communities, it could be understood from the stakeholders’ perception study and observation that law enforcement agencies have minimal confidence in the community members, except for the leadership of the border communities and few of the informants.
• In view of the above findings, this consultancy therefore seeks to support the establishment and operationalization of community-based integrated border coordination committees in the border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam, Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State) largely to support a cooperative and collaborative relationship between border communities and law enforcement/border agencies and address the findings and conclusions of the perception study.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Submit a detailed inception report including work plans that cover mapping of community-based border coordination members, and preparatory documents for the sensitization/dissemination workshops and inauguration meetings (Agenda, Concept Notes)
• Identify and submit a list of relevant migration stakeholders in the target border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam, Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State)
• Coordinate the establishment of the integrated border coordination Committees through regular engagements with the stakeholders adopting a whole of society approach.
• Develop a draft Terms of Reference developed in consultation with the community-based committee and stakeholders and facilitate the review and validation meeting.
• Facilitate a combined review and validation/adoption meeting for the Terms of Reference.
• Facilitate state level workshops for the inauguration of the community-based committees where the ToR will be presented, and engagement strategy developed.
• Facilitate five (5) bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated coordination committees in each of the five (5) border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam/Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State).
• Provide standard draft report of the workshops and meetings for IOM’s review and inputs.
• Provide a final report capturing IOM’s review and inputs.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance Indicators for the Evaluation of Results

• Timely execution of assigned responsibility
• 20% of the consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the inception report, concept note and agenda for the task.
• 30% of the consultancy will be paid after the submission of the validated TOR of the inaugurated integrated border coordination Committees, endorsed State specific sustainability intervention and report of the 3 inauguration meetings in the 3 States.
• 20% will be paid upon the submission of the reports of the 3rd bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated coordination committees in each of the five (5) border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam/Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State).
• 30% of consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the final reports by IOM, and submission of all appropriate documents. The report should include the endorsed State specific sustainability intervention agreed by IOM and other relevant stakeholders, composition of the co-ordination structures in each of the 3 selected states, and reports of the bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated coordination committees in the five (5) border communities.

Tangible and Measurable Output of the work assignment:

• First deliverable – Detailed inception report including plans for the mapping of community-based border coordination members, and preparatory documents for the sensitization/dissemination workshops and inauguration meetings (Agenda, Concept Notes)
• Second deliverable - Mapping of all relevant actors, including the government, CSOs and community stakeholders for each of the 3 target States who would constitute the community-based border coordination members in Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam, Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State).
• Draft ToR for the community-based committees and facilitate meeting sessions with stakeholders at each of the communities to finalize membership list and receive input to terms of reference and engagement modalities. Facilitate 3 state level workshops for the inauguration of the committees and validation/adoption of Terms of Reference and development of engagement strategy.
• Third deliverable - Submit a midterm report with findings, challenges and recommendations. Submit reports of the five (5) bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated community-based integrated border coordination committees conducted in each of the five (5) border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam/Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State).
• Fourth deliverable - Submission of a Final Report that meet IOM’s standards, capturing key discussions, results, recommendations, and covering:
  • Composition of committees for each community
  • Outcome of meetings and engagement with relevant community members and Law enforcement agencies.
  • The report of state level inauguration workshops including validated/adopted Terms of Reference, engagement strategy and requirements to carry out their assignments
  • Reports from the bi-monthly meetings held with/by the community-based coordination committees

Performance Indicators

• Timely execution of assigned responsibility
• 20% of the consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the inception report, concept note and agenda for the task.
• 30% of the consultancy will be paid after the submission of the validated TOR of the inaugurated integrated border coordination Committees, endorsed State specific sustainability intervention and report of the 3 inauguration meetings in the 3 States.
• 20% will be paid upon the submission of the reports of the 3rd bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated coordination committees in each of the five (5) border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam/Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State).
• 30% of consultancy fees will be paid after the approval of the final reports by IOM, and submission of all appropriate documents. The report should include the endorsed State specific sustainability intervention agreed by IOM and other relevant stakeholders, composition of the co-ordination structures in each of the 3 selected states, and reports of the bi-monthly meetings of the inaugurated coordination committees in the five (5) border communities.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Advanced Degree preferably in Social Sciences, with a specialization in (Migration, Geography, International Population Studies,) or equivalent training with at least 5 years of relevant experience in migration specifically border management activities in Nigeria.

Experience:

• A good track record of community engagement is preferred.
• A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizations is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and reporting ability.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to speak and write in Hausa language will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Proven extensive meeting and workshop facilitating experience.
• Familiarity with local and International Migration matters.

Travel required:

• Yes, travel is required to Sokoto, Jigawa and Katsina States.

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 actionoriented 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.

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CFCV No. : CFCV2022/069
Location: Homebased with travels
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Organizational Unit: Migration Management
IOM Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 2 Months

Objective
To investigate the impact of Enhanced Border Management on the socioeconomic structure of Border communities and livelihood opportunities, the impact of Enhanced Border Management on cross-Border trade in the Border communities, nexus between irregular migration and livelihood opportunities, challenges confronting livelihood opportunities in the Border communities, the impact of climate change on livelihood opportunities, and viable sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Context

• The study on the assessment of impact of enhanced border management on socio-economic structure of border communities and livelihood opportunities in north-western Nigeria was conducted within the context of the Project Enhancing cross-border cooperation on border management and counter-trafficking between Niger and Nigeria (Phase II) in the border communities of Illela and Gada in Sokoto State, Kongolam-Koza and Kawurin Kudi in Katsina State as well as Maigatari in Jigawa State, all in the Northwestern part of Nigeria in December 2021, using a combination of desk review and qualitative approaches and validated in February 2022.
• The report which drew on the responses of survey participants in the border communities made up of community elders, traditional rulers, youth, women, vigilante groups, and law enforcement agencies, proposed a series of recommendations to help ensure positive changes in border infrastructure as well as effective border management to minimize smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons, illicit smuggling of contraband goods in the border communities that will have a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of residents. The study further proposed ways to enhance and improve the relationship between border communities and law enforcement agencies.
• Specifically, the study investigates the impact of Enhanced Border Management on the socioeconomic structure of Border communities and livelihood opportunities, the impact of Enhanced Border Management on cross-Border trade in the Border communities, nexus between irregular migration and livelihood opportunities, challenges confronting livelihood opportunities in the Border communities, the impact of climate change on livelihood opportunities, and viable sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• The consultancy is within the Migration management Unit, IOM Nigeria, within the implementation context of the Enhancing cross-border cooperation on border management and counter-trafficking between Niger and Nigeria (CATS II Program).
• The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (MM), IOM Abuja, in close collaboration with designated staff in the Migration Management (MM) Unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Submit a detailed inception report including work plans that cover plans for the mapping of community leaders and all relevant border community stakeholders, community-based intervention and preparatory documents for the sensitization/dissemination workshops and inauguration meetings (Agenda, Concept Notes)
• Identify and submit a list of relevant migration stakeholders in the target border communities of Illela and Gada (Sokoto State), Kongolam, Koza and Kawurin-Kudi (Katsina State), and Maigatari (Jigawa State)
• Facilitate three (3) sensitization workshops (one each) for the 3 targeted states aimed at disseminating the reports for the report of the study on the assessment of the impact of enhanced border management on the socio-economic structure of the border communities and of livelihoods opportunities across border communities in North-western states and the report of the study on the perception of interaction, interdependence, and mutual perception between the border communities and law enforcement, immigration/border, criminal justice, and protection agencies in northwestern Nigeria.
• Support the set-up of coordination structures (Community based Project Committees) that would ensure ownership and sustainability of interventions in the targeted communities through regular meetings with stakeholders.
• Facilitate the inauguration of the community-based project committees and validation of the adopted TOR.
• Provide an IOM standard draft report of the workshops for IOM’s review and inputs.
• Provide a final report capturing IOM’s review and inputs.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Inception report, and draft preparatory documents.
• Facilitating 3 targeted State level workshops
• Approval of final reports by IOM, and submission of all appropriate documents. The report should include the endorsed terms of reference for community-based project committees including their composition, roles and responsibilities and timelines for action

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters' Degree with 5 years of professional experience in Social Sciences, with a specialization in (Migration, Geography, International Population Studies,) or equivalent training or University degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in migration specifically border management activities in Nigeria.
• A good track record of community engagement is preferred.
• A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizations is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and reporting ability.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Ability to speak and write in Hausa language will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Proven extensive meeting and workshop facilitating experience.
• Familiarity with local and International Migration matters.

Languages:

• Fluency in English; Knowledge of multiple / Local languages advantageous.

Travel required:

• Frequent travels to Sokoto, Jigawa and Katsina States.

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 andoptimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is actionoriented 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.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.