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By:Hiring Kenya
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Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement
Job Description
Responsibilities
Category A Consultant: Responsibility
The consultant will be responsible for:
Inception Report & Work Plan
- Submit a detailed inception report with methodology, stakeholder mapping, data collection tools, and a workplan.
Document Review & Desk Analysis
- Analyze the contents in the BLMA and related implementation frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs) , Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), and government circulars; Review relevant IOM and partner reports, migration statistics, and audit reports.
Stakeholder Consultations and data collection
- Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions with:
- Government officials (Kenya, UK, Saudi Arabia)
- Private Recruitment Agencies
- Migrant workers (current and returnees)
- Civil society organizations and trade unions
- Employers Federation
- Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Diaspora associations
Analysis & Validation
- Analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Hold a stakeholder validation workshop to review findings and recommendations.
Final Report and Policy Briefs
- Submit a comprehensive final report detailing the findings, gaps, good practices, and practical recommendations.
- Prepare two policy briefs (one per BLMA) summarizing key insights.
Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results
- Delivery of an approved inception report and workplan within the first two weeks.
- Completion of at KIIs and FGDs across relevant stakeholders.
- Development of survey and interview tools aligned with IOM standards.
- Delivery of a validation workshop and integration of feedback.
- Submission of high-quality final report and two policy briefs in line with agreed timelines.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and/or Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Migration Studies, International Relations, Labour Studies, Development Studies, Economics and Public Policy, or related fields.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience conducting labour migration assessments, international labour standards implementation, or bilateral labour cooperation evaluations.
- Familiarity with Kenya’s labour migration context, and bilateral labour migration agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex assessments with multi-stakeholder involvement.
- Strong writing, research, data collection, and analysis skills, including the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Fluency in English and Swahili; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
