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Job Identification: 12097

Project Context and Scope

• The veterinarian activities, including related to poultry and fish are an integral part of the Federal government-run rehabilitation programme, as well as the provision of training in veterinary-related livelihood activities in preparation for a successful reintegration.
• This initiative aims to refine general veterinarian management processes and production techniques by enhancing veterinary standards and practices taught by the OPSC personnel at OPSC Camp.
• Key components include formulating appropriate feed mixtures and supplements, ensuring regular sanitation in aquaculture water containers, poultry housing, and nesting areas according to species-specific accommodations, and ensuring the correct use and storage of vaccines, medications, and veterinary supplies in accordance with prescribed veterinary guidelines. 
• The Consultant will enhance the capacity of the center to deliver vocational activities by building the  capacity of staff working at the center to provide veterinarian related trainings and monitoring that this information is correctly cascaded to the former NSAG associates.  The consultant will also collaborate closely with the kitchen staff to facilitate the consumption of the camps animal production

Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
The tasks listed below will be subject to ongoing review, and where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the incumbent and IOM.

• The Consultant will provide technical expertise for the IOM Nigeria office to develop and upgrade veterinarian care of animals present at the camp as well as to provide advice on the improvement of the conditions of the animals used for vocational training at the camp. 
• In coordination with the IOM RR Project Officer, and in coordination with the Support Advisor Officer the consultant will conduct a pre-assessment on the conditions of the animals used for vocational training at the camp including poultry and fish (e.g quality of eggs, conditions of the chicks/chicken, compositions of feeds and drugs for the birds, including processes for handling/cleaning poultry sheds as well as storage and maintenance of feeds, drugs and equipment in the camp poultry farm).
• Design as well as review the implementation of hygiene and feeding monitoring tools and protocols, including compositions of feeds and drugs for the animals used for vocational training at the camp.
• Implement two hands-on, practical training for camp instructors in charge of animal health, breeding, and care trainings to the former NSAG associates. 
• Coordinate with the camp staff medical personnel to maintain the provision of healthy meals, and consistency between health monitoring and nutrition tools.
• Conduct a pre and post assessment of the veterinarian trainings implemented.
• Provide clear supervisory and inspections guidelines on veterinarian related processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures, and ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.
• Identify problems that can affect the good health and well-being of animals used for vocational training and take measures to mitigate loss as much as possible.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.
• Quality of the tools developed.
• Quality of the protocols developed.
• Initiative and problem solving during the tool development process.

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:

• 1st deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the first month of consultancy deliver a detailed report of the activities implemented, a workplan for the activities of the consultancy and a procurement plan developed for veterinarian relates equipment and items. 
• 2nd deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the second month of consultancy deliver a detailed report of the activities implemented. 
• 3rd deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the third month of consultancy deliver the first veterinarian training for at least 20 relevant government personnel in charge of providing training to former NSAG associates in the camp. 
• 4th deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the four month of the consultancy deliver the second veterinarian training for at least 20 relevant government personnel in charge of providing training to former NSAG associates in the camp and provide a complete report of the activities implemented during the consultancy.

Qualifications

• Veterinary University degree, or other related/relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Three years of documented work experience with specific experience in conducting veterinarian trainings.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.

Skills:

• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience in producing high-quality documents ready for external dissemination

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written) 
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required:

• Based on coordination with Project Manager if required

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Job Description

• Under the overall guidance of the Head of Sub-Office in Maiduguri, and the direct supervision of the Rapid Response Fund Programme Manager, the Rapid Response Fund Information Management Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the effective management and dissemination of information related to the Rapid Response Fund.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing  dashboards, infographics, maps, and other reports to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance communication for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the M&E Officer to develop and maintain robust information management systems to capture, store, and analyze data related to Rapid Response Fund subgrants.
• Assist to maintain data integrity, consistency, and security in line with organizational standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and verify data necessary for reports and visualizations.
• Maintain interactive dashboards that provide timely insights into fund performance, project outcomes, and key metrics.
• Prepare high-quality reports, infographics, and maps that clearly communicate complex data and narratives for various audiences.
• Regularly update reports and dashboards to reflect the most current data and trends.
• Assist to conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform program strategy and operations.
• Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS) to create visually compelling and user-friendly presentations of data.
• Collaborate with program managers and other team members to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for internal and external meetings, ensuring clarity and relevance of information presented.
• Facilitate training sessions or workshops on data management and visualization tools for staff and partners.
• Engage with external partners, donors, and stakeholders to share findings and promote transparency in fund utilization.
• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Rapid Response Fund.
• Contribute to the writing of evaluation reports, ensuring that findings are data-driven and actionable.
• Support the management of multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the organization to coordinate information-related activities and projects.
• Assisting with workshops and training.
• Perform any other related task as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Data Science, Geography, Social Sciences, or  other related fields with one year of related professional experience, or
• High School diploma with four  years of related professional experience

Experience:

• Proven experience in information management, data analysis, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit or humanitarian sector.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and geographic information systems (GIS) software.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and present them in an understandable manner.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with experience in producing reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of rapid response frameworks and a solid understanding of program monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Required Skills:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS etc).
• Hard working, good team player, dedicated, and able to monitor and follow up on pending matters Strong communication, analytical organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and emergency response mechanisms.

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Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is beneficial to Northeast Region, Nigeria. 
• Assist the FSO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in Northeast Region, Nigeria. Carry out the adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation. 
• Support the FSO in the development and implementation of IOM Country Office-specific security plans including contingency and emergency response plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including providing security-related inputs into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). 
• Assist the FSOwith the conduct of the Security Risk Management (SRM) and the monitoring of the security measures implementation as recommended in the Security Risk Management (SRM) process for the area of operation, in close coordination with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). 
• Provide support in conducting security evaluations and provide advice on Residential Security Measures (RSM) to IOM personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security. 
• Support the effective management of the Sub Office Warden system, by maintaining updated staff lists, including call sign lists, and ensuring the overall operability of communications systems particularly SCAAN. Assist in ensuring that all relevant safety and security information is disseminated in a timely manner to IOM personnel. 
• Assist in reporting security incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises, assets, and operational activities in Northeast region, Nigeria. This includes providing support in the preparation of security reports such as Security Incident Reports and Weekly Reports. 
• Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness and providing security orientation to newly assigned IOM personnel in the duty station. Conducts security briefings, as required. 
• Maintain an orderly filing system for confidential correspondence, security files/documents. This includes maintaining a database on contact details of country UNDSS office and host country security authorities. 
• In coordination with the FSO, implement IOM Nigeria security measures, verify that access control procedures are effective, and propose any necessary improvements.
• Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting IOM personnel, premises and assets.
• Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security offices and residences to facilitate the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
• Provide support with all radio technician responsibilities, prepares and updates Call Sign lists, trains security staff/contracted guards on VHF/HF radios and facilitates overall operability of communications systems and issuance and maintenance of radios. Monitors radio communication capabilities with UNDSS, IOM Maiduguri, if applicable.
• In the absence of the FSO, liaise with UNDSS and other local security stakeholders at the appropriate level. 
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Qualifications
Education:

• University degree in Security, Social Sciences, International Studies, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an International Organization;
• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience. 
• Experience in the rank of NCO and above in the armed/police forces, will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Relevant professional experience in the humanitarian, public, private or corporate sector is desirable; 
• Experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable; 
• Experience in operational security risk management, investigations or physical security is desirable; 
• Experience in the use of radio communications is desirable, and;
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Field Security Associate (FSA) course is desirable.

Skills:

• Ability to collaborate with senior government security counterparts and relevant stakeholders is an advantage;
• Computer literacy with a high degree of proficiency in commonly used applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Training in emergency and disaster response is an added advantage.
• In security/emergency services dedication to one's duty is paramount and flexibility and commitment to these duties in an emergency will be expected and appreciated.
• Good political and social knowledge of the country.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, and;
• Excellent oral and written skills. Listens actively and responds effectively

Languages:

• For this position, Excellent command of spoken and written English, Hausa is a must. 
• Fluency in Kanuri is an added advantage
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports):

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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Responsibilities
The tasks listed below will be subject to ongoing review and, where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the incumbent and IOM:

• Legal and Policy Framework on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and overlaps in the legal and policy framework that may impact the implementation process.
• Identify key indicators on ECOWAS, with a particular focus on the Directorates of Free Movement and Environment and Natural Resources, its MS and Mauritania’s legal and policy capacity to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters as part of a baseline assessment and to allow for measuring progress over time of their capacity.

Institutional Framework and Coordination Mechanisms on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters:

• Review of the mandate, responsibilities, and roles of the relevant ECOWAS Commission Directorates, relevant government agencies and institutions related to human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters.
• Review of ECOWAS internal coordination mechanisms (policies and practices) within the ECOWAS Commission and at its Departments’ and the Directorates’ level, as well as environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction management -gaps and challenges. 
• Review of ECOWAS MS and Mauritania inter-agency and inter-government coordination mechanisms on climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction. Identify the challenges and propose mitigation measures. 
• Assessment of existing Policy Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), guidelines, established practices, etc. within ECOWAS on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters to identify gaps and challenges.
• Identify key indicators on ECOWAS, its MS and Mauritania’s institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms capacity to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters as part of a baseline assessment and to allow for measuring progress over time of their capacity.

Knowledge Management, Data and Information Sharing processes on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters:

• Identify and review existing systems and processes in place for collecting, sharing, and analyzing climate mobility data and ensuring adherence to international standards, and their current implementation capacity in MS and Mauritania. 
• Collect and review all relevant SOPs, instruments, tools and guidelines related to knowledge and data management within the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and disaster risk reduction.
• Identify key indicators on ECOWAS, its MS and Mauritania’s knowledge management, data and information sharing capacity to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters as part of a baseline assessment and to allow for measuring progress over time of their capacity.

Capacity-Building Needs and actionable recommendations on human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters:

• Based on the initial assessment of all the key fields above as well as the analyses of its outcomes, the Consultant will provide an overview of key capacity-building gaps and needs for ECOWAS, its MS and Mauritania to better address human mobility in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and disasters. 
• Provide a comprehensive baseline assessment and actionable recommendations

Methodology of the Assessment
Pre-Survey Questionnaire: 

• Preparation of an assessment questionnaire streamlined with the developed ECOWAS questionnaire validated by MS to be shared with relevant Departments of the ECOWAS Commission and relevant national institutions in the ECOWAS, its MS and Mauritania.

Desk Research: 

• The Consultancy will review and analyze relevant documents including, but not limited to: 
• Relevant regional and national legislation, policies, and strategies. 
• Annual reports and topical issues reports including reports on climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction thematic areas.
• The ECOWAS Regional Climate Strategy and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and other sector-based climate change documents.
• Surveys (including their methodologies and data collection tools) and research studies relevant to climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction conducted in the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS MS, and Mauritania.
• All relevant documents as per the objectives of the consultancy

Expert Consultations: 
The hybrid evaluation will include:

• Meetings with relevant counterparts and consultations with the support of IOM, who will be accompanying the Consultant throughout all meetings. 
• The Consultancy will hold extensive consultations with relevant ECOWAS bodies, especially with, the Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources, and other relevant departments within ECOWAS HQ in Abuja 
• Field visits to selected ECOWAS MS and Mauritania. The number of visits is still subject to discussion.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Quality of work: Ability to accurately coordinate with the ECOWAS Commission and relevant stakeholders.
• Timeliness: Ability to meet the consultancy timeline and deliver on time.
• Clarity: Ability to communicate and integrate climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction contents clearly and concisely. 
• Understanding: Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction in integrated border management and free movement-related programme.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in scope or objectives. 
• Knowledge: Understanding of climate change environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction and Free Movement of persons in the context for West Africa region. 
• Responsiveness: Ability to provide timely responses to inquiries

Tangible and Measurable Output of the Work Assessment:

Qualifications
Education:

• Master’s degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, environmental sciences or any other related from an accredited academic institution with six (6) to ten (10) years of progressive working experience in working on migration, climate change, environmental degradation and disaster risk reduction

Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in regional integration, climate action and the free movement protocol.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations. 
• Relevant regional and international experience will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in drafting and producing high-quality written reports

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation.
• Proficiency in English and French. Fluency in Portuguese is an advantage. 

Languages:

• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required:

• The consultant may be required to travel on needs basis. 

The consultant will be responsible for:

• All the deliverables as set out in the ToR.
• Cost for translation/interpretation (if applicable), communication (phone/internet) where applicable.

IOM will be responsible for:

• Costs for in-country coordination for data collection, and local and international travel arrangements if applicable.
• This will include flight ticket, any visa or administrative related fee, terminal transfer cost and accommodation only

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Project Context and Scope

• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seeks to enhance economic integration among its 15 MS, which experience significant mobility as millions of citizens and migrants’ cross borders daily.
• This migration, driven by a youthful and growing population facing limited access to quality education and decent job opportunities, manifests in both regular and irregular forms. Irregular migration arises from various factors, including conflict, climate change, and weak asylum systems.
• As West Africa grapples with environmental degradation and political instability, the region's rapid urbanization further reshapes migration patterns. Mobility remains crucial for many, offering vital access to employment and remittances, thus contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and providing essential livelihood strategies for families across the region.

Responsibilities
The tasks listed below, in the light of the progress made since the 2014 baseline assessment conducted, will be subject to review and, where necessary, proposed adjustments in consultations between the consultant and IOM:
Legal and Policy Framework:

• Take into consideration key international and continental standards and practices on migration data and statistics, such as those developed by UN Statistical Commission, the GCM, AUC, as well as take stock of all regional guidelines, policies and studies developed based on the baseline assessment of FMM I to identify gaps, recommendations and avoid inconsistencies and duplication of efforts.
• Review the existing ECOWAS legal, policy, guidelines and strategic framework governing regional cooperation and identify future priority areas in policy development, as relevant to the area of migration data collection and management.
• Compare legal frameworks of MS with regional standards- identify gaps and challenges in migration data collection and management.
• Assess implementation of the policy framework in migration data collection and management (both at ECOWAS and national levels) used in FMM I.
• Propose amendments or new policies to address identified gaps and challenges. 

Institutional Framework and Coordination Mechanisms:

• Review of the mandate, responsibilities, and roles of the relevant ECOWAS Commission bodies, relevant government agencies and institutions related to migration data collection and management. 
• Review ECOWAS coordination mechanisms with and among its MS, as relevant to migration data collection and management. Identify challenges and propose mitigation measures.
• Identify and review the mandate, responsibilities and roles of the relevant national institutions and coordination committees of the ECOWAS MS and Mauritania as related to migration data collection and management. 
• Assess existing ECOWAS internal coordination mechanisms and internal knowledge sharing and collaboration practices in migration data collection and management and identify gaps and challenges.
• Review ECOWAS definitions of migration concepts/terms in comparison to the reformed UN recommended concepts/terms relevant to data collection and management to assess consistency and outline recommendations.
• Assess the capacities of the national institutions of the ECOWAS MS and Mauritania in migration data collection and management, considering institutional challenges and financial constraints.
• Assess inter-institutional coordination mechanisms and knowledge sharing and collaboration practices (amongst the relevant national institutions) in migration data collection and management and identify gaps and challenges.
• Review of ECOWAS coordination mechanisms with international partners and other third parties (including other international organizations, and implementing partners), as relevant to migration data collection and management and examine the contribution they can bring to the exercise.

Migration data collection and management methodology and tools:

• Map out existing ITC capacities and tools of relevance to migration data and statistics both at national and regional level, such as databases, web platforms etc. and identify areas of incompatibility and opportunity for integration, including with the global Migration Data Portal. 
• Assess existing migration data sources available within the target ECOWAS Commission Departments and its MS, including ECOWAS Commission and national bodies’ interface with third parties in pooling and sourcing this data (third countries, organizations, etc.);
• Review existing migration data collection methods, tools and indicators (their strengths and weaknesses) in ECOWAS MS and Mauritania and assess their coherence and compatibility with regional and international standards and good practices.
• Provide for each MS a list of relevant available data sources on migration related issues (e.g. census, labour force surveys, household surveys, administrative records, new data sources such as big data, AI and MLetc.) and collect for each source the questions identifier for migrants.
• Review migration data collection, collation, analysis, sharing and dissemination – both at ECOWAS and MS level – and identify good practices, gaps and challenges.
• Assess the existence of data protection guidelines and their implementation at regional and national level.

Administration:

• Review of ECOWAS infrastructure and other technical capacities relevant to the work of ECOWAS on migration data collection, analysis and management.
• Review administrative processes including documentation, record-keeping, data, etc.
• Identify any migration-related data challenges that impacted the free movement protocol implementation and suggest improvement plans, if applicable. 

Knowledge Management and Data Sharing:

• Review of existing knowledge/data management SOPs, guidelines, and their adherence to international standards and best practices.
• Review of the current operational capacity and implementation of knowledge management guidelines, SOPs, etc.
• Review of tools, instruments, and practices in the field of knowledge management within the ECOWAS Commission.
• Review of existing Data Protection and Sharing principles, their adherence to international standards, and their current implementation capacity. 

Capacity-Building Needs:

• Provide an overview of key capacity-building gaps and needs in migration data collection and management in both the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Research & Statistics, as well as in any other relevant Directorate, including but not limited to policy development, institutional and administrative framework, human resources and training knowledge management, etc. 

Final validation by the ECOWAS Commission, MS and Mauritania:

• Share final documents with ECOWAS Commission and key stakeholders.
• Present the final report, findings, and recommendations to adapt at the assessment validation meeting.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Quality of work: Ability to accurately coordinate with the ECOWAS Commission relevant stakeholders.
• Timeliness: Ability to meet the consultancy timeline and deliver on time
•  Clarity: Ability to communicate integrated border management and free movement contents clearly and concisely. 
• Understanding: Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of the integrated border management and free movement-related programme.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders. 
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in scope or objectives. 
• Knowledge: Understanding of migration data collection, management and FM context for West Africa region.
• Responsiveness: Ability to provide timely responses to inquiries.

Qualifications
Education:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited academic institution with six (6) to ten (10) years of progressive working experience in the field of statistics, information management, migration studies, economic or political science, or other related. A first-level university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• Extensive work experience in migration data collection and management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in regional integration, data management and the Free Movement Protocol
• Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to draft and produce high-quality written reports

Skills:

• Excellent social and intercultural skills. 
• Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation.
• Proficiency in English and French. Fluency in Portuguese is an advantage

Languages:

• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required:

• The consultant may be required to travel on needs’ basis.

Required Competencies

• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
  Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • 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.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Project Context and Scope

• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to strengthen economic integration among its 15 MS, where millions of citizens and migrants’ cross borders daily.
• This mobility is largely driven by a youthful population facing challenges in accessing quality education and decent employment opportunities, resulting in both regular and irregular migration.
• Irregular migration is influenced by factors such as conflict, climate change, and inadequate asylum systems.
• As West Africa confronts environmental degradation and political instability, rapid urbanization is reshaping migration patterns.
• For many, mobility is essential, providing access to employment and remittances that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serve as vital livelihood strategies for families across the region.
• The World Migration Report 2024 highlights that approximately 70% of migration flows in West Africa are intra-regional, with significant implications for labour mobility and the protection of migrants.[1]
• Between 2013-2021, the International Organization for Migration (IOM Nigeria), in collaboration with International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and International Labour Organization (ILO) implemented the programme Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West African (FMM I).
• The programme made significant progress in supporting ECOWAS Commission with the free movement of ECOWAS citizens within MS. However, challenges remain in the implementation of the Protocols on Free Movement, the Right of Residence, and the Right of Establishment.
• A baseline assessment conducted during this first phase examined the policy, regulatory, institutional, and administrative aspects of the ECOWAS border management framework, alongside concrete initiatives pursued by the Community.
• Since May 2024, IOM has been implementing a second phase of the “Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa” programme (FMM II), in collaboration with ILO and ICMPD.
• Considering that the first phase ended in 2021, there is need to conduct an assessment to evaluate and follow-up on the progresses made since last assessment, as well as to identify gaps, challenges and best practices.
• The consultancy is to assess the border management strategies of ECOWAS and its implementation within MS. This assessment will consider the changing landscape of border management practices at regional, continental, and global levels, ensuring alignment with international human rights best practices.
• The final deliverable will be a comprehensive analysis report containing findings and key recommendations to inform policy-making decisions. 

Main Objectives
The main objectives of this assessment are:

• Assess ECOWAS Commission’s Border Management strategies and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve implementation and impact for ECOWAS.
• Assess the overall implementation and of ECOWAS Border Management strategies across MS by identifying achievements, challenges and lessons learnt. 

Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract:

The tasks listed below will be subject to regular update throughout the consultancy period and, where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the consultant and IOM:

Legal and Policy Framework:

• Assess or review ECOWAS available legal and policy frameworks on border management. 
• Compare legal frameworks, strategies, procedures implemented by the MS with ECOWAS standards with a focus on identifying achievements, gaps, inconsistencies/challenges, best practices and lessons learnt.
• Review existing ECOWAS thematic priorities and identify future priority areas in policy development, as relevant to border management (e.g health, gender, trade, humanitarian emergencies etc). 
• Provide recommendations for policy revisions or formulation of new policies (policy briefs, where possible), to address identified gaps and challenges in the ECOWAS border management strategies, including based on evolving dynamics and shifting contexts.
• Examine how the ECOWAS regional legal and policy frameworks, strategies, legislations, regulation and practices on border management have considered the specific needs and challenges faced by vulnerable groups, including women and girls, at borders.   

Administrative Institutional Framework and Coordination Mechanisms:

• Review of the mandate, responsibilities, and roles of relevant Directorates at ECOWAS Commission, particularly the Directorate of Free Movement, and relevant government agencies and institutions at MS related to border management. 
• Identify gaps, challenges and propose mitigation measures regarding internal coordination mechanism between the Directorate of Free Movement and other relevant Directorates, as well as with MS. 
• Review practices of existing thematic groups concerned with border management, such as MIDWA and its coordination mechanisms with relevant Directorate in ECOWAS.
• Assess ECOWAS coordination mechanisms with international partners and other third parties (including international organizations, Govt entities, Civil society, private sector, donors and implementing partners), as relevant to border management. 
• Identify and review the existing coordination mechanisms and cross-border cooperation initiatives of the ECOWAS on border management 
• Provide recommendations and possible policy brief on the institutional arrangements and   coordination mechanisms on border management in ECOWAS. 

Operations:

• Review of the implementation of the functions of the ECOWAS Commission bodies relevant to the protocol on free movement of persons and other relevant bodies involved in supporting border management operations, including but not limited to: 
  • ECOWAS Passport and Travel Certificate (status) 
  • Status of regional biometric ID card initiative (ENBIC)
  • Status and prospects of the residence card
  • Status and prospects of ECOWAS visa 
  • Brown Card (status) 
  • Relevant SOPs, regulations, instructions, if any
  • Regional coordination on movement tracking and alerts, if any.
• Compliance functions (including document examination and identity fraud). 
  • Intelligence collection, Investigation and management (API/PNR)
  • Coordination of detention, readmission and removal procedures
• Provide specific recommendations on operational procedures with policy briefs on border management practices for the ECOWAS Commission.

Information Management 

• Review of existing knowledge management SOPs, guidelines, and their adherence to international standards and best practices. These include:
  • Alert lists and risk management at entry/exit points
  • Biometric ID and migrant data storage 
  • Passport and Visa management systems
  • Authentication of passport/ Visa integrity
  • Movement tracking
• Assess the current operational capacity and implementation of knowledge management guidelines, SOPs, etc. 
• Review of existing Data Protection and Sharing principles/protocols, their adherence to international standards, and their current implementation capacity.
• Provide specific recommendations on information management and data sharing for relevant Directorates at ECOWAS, particularly the Directorate of Free Movement.

Methodology of the Assessment

• Pre-Survey Questionnaire: The consultant will share a pre-survey questionnaire with relevant ECOWAS officials, other key stakeholders (if necessary) including government officials, MS and focal points and border personnel, and proceed to collect quantitative and qualitative data to establish a baseline for measuring progress and impact over time.  An in-depth survey should target the five (5) ECOWAS MS (to be agreed during inception phase).
• Desk Research: The Consultancy will review and analyse relevant documents including, but not limited to: 
  • Relevant regional and national legislation, policies, and strategies. 
  • Annual reports and topical issues reports (including reports of the annual Heads of Immigration meetings).
  • Existing data and figures on border usage. 
  • The African Union Strategy for Integrated Border Governance (AUBGS), country border assessments conducted in ECOWAS MS. 
• Onsite Evaluation and assessment: The onsite evaluation will include:
  • Meetings with all relevant counterparts and consultations with the contracting Implementing Partner team (IOM), who will be accompanying the Consultant throughout all meetings. 
  • Extensive consultations with relevant ECOWAS bodies, especially with officers employed with the Department of Trade, Customs, Industry, and Free Movement and its Free Movement of Persons Directorate and other relevant departments within ECOWAS HQ in Abuja.
  • Conduct pilot assessment on desk review with MS with regards to border management strategies framework and procedures on Free Movement.
  • Field visits to selected MS and border crossing points and immigration offices. 

Performance Indicators for the evaluation of results

• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.
• Consultative meetings with ECOWAS, border authorities and relevant institutions, as well as consortium of partners and key stakeholders. 
• Accurate coordination mechanisms established.
• Timely execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Timely reporting and documentation of proceedings and milestones.
• Satisfaction with coordination efforts and overall performance of the consultant.

Requirements
Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree in Law, Development Studies, Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or any other related field, from an accredited academic institution with six (6) to ten (10) years of progressive working experience in the field of border management.

Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in regional integration and free movement protocol.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations. 
• Extensive knowledge and ability to draft and produce high-quality written reports. 
• Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation

Skills:

• Relevant regional and international experience on the institutional capacity of ECOWAS on migration or border management will be an added advantage.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and French. Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage.
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required:

• The consultant may be required to travel on needs basis.

Required Competencies:

• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

The consultant will be responsible for:

• All the deliverables as set out in the ToR.
• Cost for translation/interpretation (if applicable), communication (phone/internet) where applicable.

IOM will be responsible for:

• Costs for in-country coordination for data collection, and local and international travel arrangements if applicable. This will include flight ticket, terminal transfer cost and accommodation only.