Vacancy No: IOM-CFA/046/22

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Position Title: International Consultant –Assess the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs in Ethiopia

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Duty Station: Addis Ababa

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Classification: Consultant

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Posting Period : 31.03.2022 – 14.04.2022

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Organizational Context and Scope

Project Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 Ethiopia through Migration Management Unit (MMU) works closely with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to improve migration management and governance. It also supports the government in countering trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SoM) and promoting safe, orderly and regular labour migration channels as well as the migration-development nexus.

Ethiopia is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate variability because commerce and food sources are highly dependent on rain-fed agriculture and natural resources.^[1] Agriculture accounts for approximately 40% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 75% of the country’s workforce relies on agriculture work to sustain their daily lives.^[2] Concurrently, most persons who migrate irregularly do so in pursuit of work opportunities. As climate change influences agricultural trends in Ethiopia and makes former types of agricultural work unfeasible and thus economically non-viable, it is possible that an increased number of persons may resort to irregular migration to pursue work. Indeed, IOM’s EUTF-funded Joint Initiative Programme has been working with environmental migrant returnees from farming communities in Habru Woreda, Amhara Region, who migrated irregularly due to adverse climate change and environmental impacts on their livelihoods. ^[3]

IOM is implementing a three-year program funded by the Government of the Netherlands titled Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS). The overall objective of this three-year multi-country initiative to be implemented from the 1st of January 2021 to the 31st of December 2023 is to contribute the achievement of medium-term results (outcomes) based on four COMPASS intervention pillars: (1) Protection, (2) Smuggling and Trafficking, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

COMPASS’ design and implementation follows a multi-level, ecological approach to migrant protection and assistance. The approach is primarily aimed at reducing unsafe and irregular migration and towards generating sustainable outcomes for migrants, their families and communities. To do this, COMPASS follows a Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) approach, which refers to the shift from focusing on the inputs and activities (resources and procedures) to focusing on the achievement of the short, medium- and long-term goals in the form of sustainable benefits for direct and indirect beneficiaries[4]. The ecological approach assumes that intervention efforts focused on the individual level are not sufficient to achieve sustainable and meaningful development in protecting migrants and avoiding unsafe migration. The approach considers higher social arrangements and includes the community and the broader society governed by States. COMPASS ecological approach comprises three mutually reinforcing intervention components:

1. a service delivery approach whereby IOM maximizes its expertise and network of governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure delivery and accessibility of cost-efficient services to individual migrants, their families and communities, and governments.




2. a capacity development approach to improve COMPASS programme stakeholders’ capabilities to provide better and migrant inclusive services; better plan, coordinate and implement interventions aimed at addressing migration challenges; and




3. an evidence-based and learning approach to enable continuous improvement in migration governance programmes, policies and strategies through generation and timely dissemination of migration governance relevant knowledge products through research and M&E to inform evidence-based policy and programming decisions.

In line with these approaches, the programme plans to achieve its overarching goal through the realization of the following four medium term outcomes based on the four COMPASS intervention pillars of (1) Protection, (2) Counter-trafficking and Smuggling, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

Outcome 1: Migrants from all genders and diverse groups and their families are better empowered to pursue sustainable resolution of vulnerabilities and reintegration

Outcome 2: Target communities with high mobility are better empowered to facilitate the protection of migrants, sustainable reintegration of returnees and to implement initiatives that prevent irregular migration.

Outcome 3: A conducive policy and legal framework for migrant protection, combatting trafficking and smuggling, and promoting safe and dignified return and sustainable reintegration is enabled.

Outcome 4: Multi-sectoral coordination between and among states and non-state actors is enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the protection of the rights of vulnerable migrants in line with international standards.

As part of Outcome 2, COMPASS will support the development of evidence-based protection programmes focused on awareness-raising campaigns that target drivers of irregular and unsafe migration (i), sustainable reintegration (ii) and community capacity building (iii), and their adjustment to the evolving context. To address the changing context, COMPASS, in collaboration with the research consultant, will conduct research focusing on the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs in Ethiopia.

Effective migration management depends on many factors such as: a conducive environment to include effective policy frameworks, a nuanced understanding of the climate and environmental drivers of migration, how they interact with other, existing drivers and the migration patterns that emerge from these drivers and the engagement and participation of migrants and returnees in the development of policy and programming solutions. [5]

Research and up-to-date evidence are the key starting point for any intervention, because the impact of climate change and environmental degradation is highly contextual and migration patterns are constantly evolving, as people seek to survive and adapt to climate change. The results of the research could, for example, reveal potential connections with trafficking practices, namely whether linkages exist between environmental and climate change and migration patterns, and to what extent migrants resort to criminal networks. Furthermore, it will be integral to assess the existing policy landscape and any coherence between climate-change policies and migrant protection to assess the structures and policy gaps. This information should be coordinated with activities according to the programme-wide research agenda.

In line with the overall research strategy under COMPASS, the results of the different findings on trends, vulnerabilities and protection needs will be disseminated at the national level in review/validation workshops that will pave the way for the identification of possible action points. These results will also support the global knowledge developed by IOM under COMPASS and support cross-border initiatives when applicable. To guarantee the ownership by national authorities, all research initiatives will be conducted in close coordination with the National Partnership Coalition led by the Office of the Attorney General.

IOM intends to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs, as well as the strengths and gaps in policies meant to address the intersections of migration, protection and climate-change in Ethiopia.

The research should use both primary and secondary sources, covering both qualitative and quantitative data available in Ethiopia. A combination of methodologies will be used to ensure adequate, reliable, and valid data is collected for the mapping exercise. The consultant should conduct necessary primary data collection through surveys, interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, e-mails, etc. A desk review will also be conducted for triangulating and building on existing information for the assigned tasks. This will include review of relevant studies/research already conducted (including by development partners) in the areas of climate change and migration and consultation with relevant officials and local service providers. The consultant will come up with a comprehensive methodology in addition to one suggested at the inception stage of the assignment.

The following are some examples of research questions that could guide the study, but that the researcher should not be limited to:

• How well is the nexus between migration, environment and climate change reflected in the Ethiopian policy landscape? E.g., is displacement/migration adequately reflected in DRR and climate-related policies (e.g., Climate Change, NAP, INDC, DRR, National Development, Green Economy plans and policies) and vice versa?


• How is climate change and environmental degradation impacting the study area? What have the changes been in the last 10 years?


• Which communities in the study area are most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation? What sectors do they gain their livelihoods from (agriculture, foraging in forest, pastoralism or livestock keeping, bee keeping?) And how have these livelihoods changed with the changing climate?


• How do the seasonal climate and environmental changes affect migration and displacement in the study area? Do significant patterns exist or are there any that are developing? Include both internal and cross-border/international migration?


• What are the vulnerabilities that environmental migrants experience pre, during and post migration? What are the challenges they are facing? How do the seasonal climate and environmental changes affect migration?

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) PX.0263 - Migration Management Unit (MMU)

All inclusive fee: $15,000

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

First deliverable – Inception report inclusive of the proposed methodology, work plan, and approved data collection tools. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately one month after contract approved. Payment percentage of 25% upon completion of first deliverable.

Second deliverable – Outline a report, including descriptive statistics and key findings resulting from data collection and analysis efforts. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 1.5 months after completion of the first deliverable. Payment percentage of 35% upon completion of second deliverable.

Third deliverable – First draft of a final report, and corresponding cost recommendations that detail human and capital infrastructures needed to provide appropriate MHPSS services to returning migrants, their families and communities. The report will outline mental health and psychosocial needs of returning migrants, their families and communities, and the mapping of existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures, highlighting capacity and structural gaps. Key recommendations should include an action-plan for raising awareness around needed infrastructures and capacities to build a response that will address returning migrants’ present and future mental health and psychosocial support needs. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 2.5 months after contract signing.

Fourth deliverable – Final versions of all prior materials, updated based on a validation workshop and feedback from IOM colleagues. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 3 months after contract signing. Payment percentage of 40% upon completion of fourth deliverable.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• ·The inception report must include an excellent understanding of the context, a clear methodology, a detailed and realistic work plan and a strategy for the use of the data collection tool as per the terms of reference.


• Ensure that the reports are comprehensive, detailed, and submitted in a timely manner.


• Ensure that the recommendations are realistic, include all actors and considers IOM’s mandate.


• Ensure good facilitation skills during the validation workshop and the ability to accommodate the inputs of various actors.

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Education, Experience and/or skills required**

• An advanced university degree in Psychology, clinical social work, mental health and psychosocial support. Minimum of seven years’ professional experience in research, capacity development or evaluation related to MHPSS and migration management, counter-trafficking, child protection, or community mobilization/engagement.


• Thorough understanding of migration, human trafficking and community development dynamics in Ethiopia and the wider region is required.


• Demonstrated experience in working with research teams.


• Strong writing, analytical and reporting skills in English are required.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Travel required

The research component requires local travels. The consultant must develop a clear sample plan to link migration hotspot locations with drought-affected areas in Ethiopia, together with the IOM Ethiopia team, and in consideration of recent security restrictions. Currently, drought-affected region in Ethiopia are parts of Oromia, Afar, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' (SNNP) and Somali regions. Thus, the specific sample location will be determined in the later stage of the assignment. DSA allowance will be considered and discussed in line with travel plans, to be determined at contract signing.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.


• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.


• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.


• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.


• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.


• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.



• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

  
  
  

  Skills




• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.




• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.




• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Vacancy No: IOM-CFA/046/22

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Position Title: International Consultant –Assess the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs in Ethiopia

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Duty Station: Addis Ababa

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Classification: Consultant

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Posting Period : 31.03.2022 – 14.04.2022

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Organizational Context and Scope

Project Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 Ethiopia through Migration Management Unit (MMU) works closely with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to improve migration management and governance. It also supports the government in countering trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SoM) and promoting safe, orderly and regular labour migration channels as well as the migration-development nexus.

Ethiopia is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate variability because commerce and food sources are highly dependent on rain-fed agriculture and natural resources.^[1] Agriculture accounts for approximately 40% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 75% of the country’s workforce relies on agriculture work to sustain their daily lives.^[2] Concurrently, most persons who migrate irregularly do so in pursuit of work opportunities. As climate change influences agricultural trends in Ethiopia and makes former types of agricultural work unfeasible and thus economically non-viable, it is possible that an increased number of persons may resort to irregular migration to pursue work. Indeed, IOM’s EUTF-funded Joint Initiative Programme has been working with environmental migrant returnees from farming communities in Habru Woreda, Amhara Region, who migrated irregularly due to adverse climate change and environmental impacts on their livelihoods. ^[3]

IOM is implementing a three-year program funded by the Government of the Netherlands titled Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS). The overall objective of this three-year multi-country initiative to be implemented from the 1st of January 2021 to the 31st of December 2023 is to contribute the achievement of medium-term results (outcomes) based on four COMPASS intervention pillars: (1) Protection, (2) Smuggling and Trafficking, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

COMPASS’ design and implementation follows a multi-level, ecological approach to migrant protection and assistance. The approach is primarily aimed at reducing unsafe and irregular migration and towards generating sustainable outcomes for migrants, their families and communities. To do this, COMPASS follows a Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) approach, which refers to the shift from focusing on the inputs and activities (resources and procedures) to focusing on the achievement of the short, medium- and long-term goals in the form of sustainable benefits for direct and indirect beneficiaries[4]. The ecological approach assumes that intervention efforts focused on the individual level are not sufficient to achieve sustainable and meaningful development in protecting migrants and avoiding unsafe migration. The approach considers higher social arrangements and includes the community and the broader society governed by States. COMPASS ecological approach comprises three mutually reinforcing intervention components:

1. a service delivery approach whereby IOM maximizes its expertise and network of governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure delivery and accessibility of cost-efficient services to individual migrants, their families and communities, and governments.




2. a capacity development approach to improve COMPASS programme stakeholders’ capabilities to provide better and migrant inclusive services; better plan, coordinate and implement interventions aimed at addressing migration challenges; and




3. an evidence-based and learning approach to enable continuous improvement in migration governance programmes, policies and strategies through generation and timely dissemination of migration governance relevant knowledge products through research and M&E to inform evidence-based policy and programming decisions.

In line with these approaches, the programme plans to achieve its overarching goal through the realization of the following four medium term outcomes based on the four COMPASS intervention pillars of (1) Protection, (2) Counter-trafficking and Smuggling, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

Outcome 1: Migrants from all genders and diverse groups and their families are better empowered to pursue sustainable resolution of vulnerabilities and reintegration

Outcome 2: Target communities with high mobility are better empowered to facilitate the protection of migrants, sustainable reintegration of returnees and to implement initiatives that prevent irregular migration.

Outcome 3: A conducive policy and legal framework for migrant protection, combatting trafficking and smuggling, and promoting safe and dignified return and sustainable reintegration is enabled.

Outcome 4: Multi-sectoral coordination between and among states and non-state actors is enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the protection of the rights of vulnerable migrants in line with international standards.

As part of Outcome 2, COMPASS will support the development of evidence-based protection programmes focused on awareness-raising campaigns that target drivers of irregular and unsafe migration (i), sustainable reintegration (ii) and community capacity building (iii), and their adjustment to the evolving context. To address the changing context, COMPASS, in collaboration with the research consultant, will conduct research focusing on the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs in Ethiopia.

Effective migration management depends on many factors such as: a conducive environment to include effective policy frameworks, a nuanced understanding of the climate and environmental drivers of migration, how they interact with other, existing drivers and the migration patterns that emerge from these drivers and the engagement and participation of migrants and returnees in the development of policy and programming solutions. [5]

Research and up-to-date evidence are the key starting point for any intervention, because the impact of climate change and environmental degradation is highly contextual and migration patterns are constantly evolving, as people seek to survive and adapt to climate change. The results of the research could, for example, reveal potential connections with trafficking practices, namely whether linkages exist between environmental and climate change and migration patterns, and to what extent migrants resort to criminal networks. Furthermore, it will be integral to assess the existing policy landscape and any coherence between climate-change policies and migrant protection to assess the structures and policy gaps. This information should be coordinated with activities according to the programme-wide research agenda.

In line with the overall research strategy under COMPASS, the results of the different findings on trends, vulnerabilities and protection needs will be disseminated at the national level in review/validation workshops that will pave the way for the identification of possible action points. These results will also support the global knowledge developed by IOM under COMPASS and support cross-border initiatives when applicable. To guarantee the ownership by national authorities, all research initiatives will be conducted in close coordination with the National Partnership Coalition led by the Office of the Attorney General.

IOM intends to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of environmental drivers and climate change on migration trends and relevant protection needs, as well as the strengths and gaps in policies meant to address the intersections of migration, protection and climate-change in Ethiopia.

The research should use both primary and secondary sources, covering both qualitative and quantitative data available in Ethiopia. A combination of methodologies will be used to ensure adequate, reliable, and valid data is collected for the mapping exercise. The consultant should conduct necessary primary data collection through surveys, interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, e-mails, etc. A desk review will also be conducted for triangulating and building on existing information for the assigned tasks. This will include review of relevant studies/research already conducted (including by development partners) in the areas of climate change and migration and consultation with relevant officials and local service providers. The consultant will come up with a comprehensive methodology in addition to one suggested at the inception stage of the assignment.

The following are some examples of research questions that could guide the study, but that the researcher should not be limited to:

• How well is the nexus between migration, environment and climate change reflected in the Ethiopian policy landscape? E.g., is displacement/migration adequately reflected in DRR and climate-related policies (e.g., Climate Change, NAP, INDC, DRR, National Development, Green Economy plans and policies) and vice versa?


• How is climate change and environmental degradation impacting the study area? What have the changes been in the last 10 years?


• Which communities in the study area are most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation? What sectors do they gain their livelihoods from (agriculture, foraging in forest, pastoralism or livestock keeping, bee keeping?) And how have these livelihoods changed with the changing climate?


• How do the seasonal climate and environmental changes affect migration and displacement in the study area? Do significant patterns exist or are there any that are developing? Include both internal and cross-border/international migration?


• What are the vulnerabilities that environmental migrants experience pre, during and post migration? What are the challenges they are facing? How do the seasonal climate and environmental changes affect migration?

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) PX.0263 - Migration Management Unit (MMU)

All inclusive fee: $15,000

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

First deliverable – Inception report inclusive of the proposed methodology, work plan, and approved data collection tools. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately one month after contract approved. Payment percentage of 25% upon completion of first deliverable.

Second deliverable – Outline a report, including descriptive statistics and key findings resulting from data collection and analysis efforts. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 1.5 months after completion of the first deliverable. Payment percentage of 35% upon completion of second deliverable.

Third deliverable – First draft of a final report, and corresponding cost recommendations that detail human and capital infrastructures needed to provide appropriate MHPSS services to returning migrants, their families and communities. The report will outline mental health and psychosocial needs of returning migrants, their families and communities, and the mapping of existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures, highlighting capacity and structural gaps. Key recommendations should include an action-plan for raising awareness around needed infrastructures and capacities to build a response that will address returning migrants’ present and future mental health and psychosocial support needs. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 2.5 months after contract signing.

Fourth deliverable – Final versions of all prior materials, updated based on a validation workshop and feedback from IOM colleagues. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 3 months after contract signing. Payment percentage of 40% upon completion of fourth deliverable.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• ·The inception report must include an excellent understanding of the context, a clear methodology, a detailed and realistic work plan and a strategy for the use of the data collection tool as per the terms of reference.


• Ensure that the reports are comprehensive, detailed, and submitted in a timely manner.


• Ensure that the recommendations are realistic, include all actors and considers IOM’s mandate.


• Ensure good facilitation skills during the validation workshop and the ability to accommodate the inputs of various actors.

**
Education, Experience and/or skills required**

• An advanced university degree in Psychology, clinical social work, mental health and psychosocial support. Minimum of seven years’ professional experience in research, capacity development or evaluation related to MHPSS and migration management, counter-trafficking, child protection, or community mobilization/engagement.


• Thorough understanding of migration, human trafficking and community development dynamics in Ethiopia and the wider region is required.


• Demonstrated experience in working with research teams.


• Strong writing, analytical and reporting skills in English are required.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Travel required

The research component requires local travels. The consultant must develop a clear sample plan to link migration hotspot locations with drought-affected areas in Ethiopia, together with the IOM Ethiopia team, and in consideration of recent security restrictions. Currently, drought-affected region in Ethiopia are parts of Oromia, Afar, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' (SNNP) and Somali regions. Thus, the specific sample location will be determined in the later stage of the assignment. DSA allowance will be considered and discussed in line with travel plans, to be determined at contract signing.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.


• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.


• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.


• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.


• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.


• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.



• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

  
  
  

  Skills




• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.




• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.




• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Vacancy No: IOM-CFA/045/22

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Position Title: International Consultant – Assess the mental health and psychosocial needs among migrant returnees, their families and key communities of origin as well as map existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures that could support the provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MPHSS) services in Ethiopia for the Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) Initiative, 2021

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Duty Station: Addis Ababa

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Classification: Consultant

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Posting Period :31.03.2022 – 14.04.2022

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Organizational Context and Scope

Project Context and Scope: Ethiopia is a key departure, transit and destination country for mixed migration flows across the Horn of Africa. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred an increase in spontaneous and forced returns at points of entry due to borders being closed, which resulted in migrants being stranded. In July of 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) returned 32,000 irregular migrants—the highest number of Ethiopian returnees recently recorded for a single month.[1] Despite the increase in returns in July, returns were interrupted as a result of COVID-19 and some migrants were unable to return to their area of origin within Ethiopia due to the conflict in the north. As a result of the interrupted returns, over 102,000 returns are estimated to occur in Ethiopia by the end of October 2022. Additionally, IOM expects over 27,000 migrant returnees to arrive in Ethiopia from Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia, and Kenya.

Alongside such immense estimates, approximately 79 per cent of migrants on the migratory routes within and from the Horn of Africa have either directly witnessed or experienced one or multiple abuses during their journey including extortion, sexual violence and torture. Migrant returnees need MHPSS yet points of entry located in remote areas of Ethiopia remain ill-equipped to address the MHPSS needs of returnee migrants. The effectiveness of migration management depends on reliable and up-to-date information, regarding both migration and MHPSS needs and resources, including research which will address critical questions that arise while implementing programme activities. 

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 Ethiopia through the Migration Management Unit (MMU) works closely with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to improve migration management and governance. It also supports the government in countering human trafficking and smuggling of migrants (SoM) and promoting regular labour migration channels as well as the migration-development nexus.

IOM is implementing a three-year project funded by the Government of the Netherlands titled Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS). The overall objective of this three-year multi-country initiative to be implemented from the 1^st of January 2021 to the 31^{st of} December 2023 is to contribute to the long-term outcomes of focus on the protection and assistance of people on the move and decreased irregular migration.

COMPASS’ design and implementation follows a multi-level, ecological approach to migrant protection and assistance. The approach is primarily aimed at reducing unsafe and irregular migration and towards generating sustainable outcomes for migrants, their families and communities. To do this, COMPASS follows a Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) approach, which refers to the shift from focusing on the inputs and activities (resources and procedures) to focusing on the achievement of the short, medium- and long-term goals in the form of sustainable benefits for direct and indirect beneficiaries^[2]. The ecological approach assumes that intervention efforts focused on the individual level are not sufficient to achieve sustainable and meaningful development in protecting migrants and avoiding unsafe migration. The approach considers higher social arrangements and includes the community and the broader society governed by States. COMPASS ecological approach comprises three mutually reinforcing intervention components:

• a service delivery approach whereby IOM maximizes its expertise and network of governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure delivery and accessibility of cost-efficient services to individual migrants, their families and communities, and governments.


• a capacity development approach to improve COMPASS programme stakeholders’ capabilities to provide better and migrant inclusive services; better plan, coordinate and implement interventions aimed at addressing migration challenges; and


• an evidence-based and learning approach to enable continuous improvement in migration governance programmes, policies and strategies through generation and timely dissemination of migration governance relevant knowledge products through research and M&E to inform evidence-based policy and programming decisions.

In line with these approaches, the programme plans to achieve its overarching goal through the realization of the following four medium term outcomes based on the four COMPASS intervention pillars of (1) Protection, (2) Counter-trafficking and Smuggling, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

• Outcome 1: Migrants and their families are protected, assisted and empowered to pursue sustainable reintegration and resolution of their vulnerabilities.




• Outcome 2: Evidence-based, community-level programming is implemented in target communities of origin and return. The programming aims to prevent unsafe and irregular migration and improve sustainable reintegration outcomes.




• Outcome 3: A conducive environment is created whereby migrants are protected, trafficking and smuggling is diminished, and safe and dignified returns and sustainable reintegration is enabled.




• Outcome 4: The programme contributes to improved information sharing, learning, and coordination between and within governments, IOM and development partners.

As part of Outcome 2, COMPASS will support the development of evidence-based protection programmes focused on awareness-raising campaigns that target drivers of irregular and unsafe migration (i), sustainable reintegration (ii) community capacity building (iii), and their adjustment to the evolving context. To address the changing context, COMPASS, in collaboration with the research consultant, will conduct research focusing on the relationship between drivers of migration, migration trends and risks, and relevant MHPSS needs in Ethiopia. In addition, COMPASS and the research consultant will map existing MHPSS services to inform create a comprehensive overview of existing structures as well as gaps and areas to improve.

In line with the overall research strategy under COMPASS, the results of the different findings on trends, vulnerabilities and MHPSS needs, and resources will be disseminated at the national level in review/validation workshops that will pave the way for the identification of possible action points. These results will also support the global knowledge developed by IOM under COMPASS and support cross-border initiatives when applicable. To guarantee the ownership by national authorities, all research initiatives will be conducted in close coordination with the National Partnership Coalition led by the Office of the Attorney General.

To this effect, IOM intends to conduct a comprehensive assessment of on relevant MHPSS needs of returning migrants and their families and mapping of existing services, professionals, institutions and community structures able to cater for those needs in Ethiopia.**

The research should use both primary and secondary sources, covering both qualitative and quantitative data available in Ethiopia. A combination of methodologies will be used to ensure adequate, reliable, and valid data is collected for the needs assessment and mapping exercise. The consultant should conduct necessary primary data collection through surveys, interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, e-mails, etc. A desk review will also be conducted for triangulating and obtaining information for the assigned tasks. This will include review of relevant studies/research already conducted (including by development partners) in the areas of migration and mental health and consulted with relevant officials and local service providers. The consultant will come up with a comprehensive methodology in addition to one suggested at the inception stage of the assignment.

The contracted consultant will be expected to carry out the following activities:

a. Prepare an inception report for the research covering the mental health needs of returnee migrants, their families and the mapping of existing services, professionals, institutions and community structures. This report will encompass methodology, workplan, and data collection tools, highlighting and justifying a focus on specific regional areas, with input from IOM colleagues.

b. Design data collection methodology guided by the objectives and scope of the consultancy including international guidelines and relevant framework(s).

c. Make sure the research is in line with the IASC Guidelines on Conducting ethical MHPSS research in humanitarian settings.

d. Conduct the research and prepare a final report with two sections (needs and resources) as per point (a) above, including the inputs of the IOM and key stakeholders.

e. Facilitate a validation workshop of the study findings and recommendations with migrants, communities, the IOM Ethiopia office and relevant COMPASS stakeholders.

f. Based on the assessment draw concrete recommendations that would inform IOM to facilitate direct assistance and reintegration support for migrants returning to Ethiopia with MHPSS needs.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) PX.0263 - Migration Management Unit (MMU)

All-inclusive fee: $15,000

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

First deliverable – Inception report inclusive of the proposed methodology, work plan, and approved data collection tools. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately one month after contract approved. Payment percentage of 25% upon completion of first deliverable.

Second deliverable – Outline a report, including descriptive statistics and key findings resulting from data collection and analysis efforts. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 1.5 months after completion of the first deliverable. Payment percentage of 35% upon completion of second deliverable.

Third deliverable – First draft of a final report, and corresponding cost recommendations that detail human and capital infrastructures needed to provide appropriate MHPSS services to returning migrants, their families and communities. The report will outline mental health and psychosocial needs of returning migrants, their families and communities, and the mapping of existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures, highlighting capacity and structural gaps. Key recommendations should include an action-plan for raising awareness around needed infrastructures and capacities to build a response that will address returning migrants’ present and future mental health and psychosocial support needs. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 2.5 months after contract signing.

Fourth deliverable – Final versions of all prior materials, updated based on a validation workshop and feedback from IOM colleagues. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 3 months after contract signing. Payment percentage of 40% upon completion of fourth deliverable.**
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results**

• The inception report must include an excellent understanding of the context, a clear methodology, a detailed and realistic work plan and a strategy for the use of the data collection tool as per the terms of reference.


• Ensure that the reports are comprehensive, detailed, and submitted in a timely manner.


• Ensure that the recommendations are realistic, include all actors and considers IOM’s mandate.


• Ensure good facilitation skills during the validation workshop and the ability to accommodate the inputs of various actors.

**
Education, Experience and/or skills required**

• An advanced university degree in Psychology, clinical social work, mental health and psychosocial support. Minimum of seven years’ professional experience in research, capacity development or evaluation related to MHPSS and migration management, counter-trafficking, child protection, or community mobilization/engagement.


• Thorough understanding of migration, human trafficking and community development dynamics in Ethiopia and the wider region is required.


• Demonstrated experience in working with research teams.


• Strong writing, analytical and reporting skills in English are required.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

**
Travel required**

The research component requires local travels. The consultant must develop a clear sample plan to link migration hotspot locations with drought-affected areas in Ethiopia, together with the IOM Ethiopia team, and in consideration of recent security restrictions. Currently, drought-affected region in Ethiopia are parts of Oromia, Afar, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' (SNNP) and Somali regions. Thus, the specific sample location will be determined in the later stage of the assignment. DSA allowance will be considered and discussed in line with travel plans, to be determined at contract signing.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.


• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.


• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.


• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.


• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.


• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.


• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Skills

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Vacancy No: IOM-CFA/045/22

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Position Title: International Consultant – Assess the mental health and psychosocial needs among migrant returnees, their families and key communities of origin as well as map existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures that could support the provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MPHSS) services in Ethiopia for the Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) Initiative, 2021

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Duty Station: Addis Ababa

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Classification: Consultant

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Posting Period :31.03.2022 – 14.04.2022

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Organizational Context and Scope

Project Context and Scope: Ethiopia is a key departure, transit and destination country for mixed migration flows across the Horn of Africa. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred an increase in spontaneous and forced returns at points of entry due to borders being closed, which resulted in migrants being stranded. In July of 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) returned 32,000 irregular migrants—the highest number of Ethiopian returnees recently recorded for a single month.[1] Despite the increase in returns in July, returns were interrupted as a result of COVID-19 and some migrants were unable to return to their area of origin within Ethiopia due to the conflict in the north. As a result of the interrupted returns, over 102,000 returns are estimated to occur in Ethiopia by the end of October 2022. Additionally, IOM expects over 27,000 migrant returnees to arrive in Ethiopia from Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia, and Kenya.

Alongside such immense estimates, approximately 79 per cent of migrants on the migratory routes within and from the Horn of Africa have either directly witnessed or experienced one or multiple abuses during their journey including extortion, sexual violence and torture. Migrant returnees need MHPSS yet points of entry located in remote areas of Ethiopia remain ill-equipped to address the MHPSS needs of returnee migrants. The effectiveness of migration management depends on reliable and up-to-date information, regarding both migration and MHPSS needs and resources, including research which will address critical questions that arise while implementing programme activities. 

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 Ethiopia through the Migration Management Unit (MMU) works closely with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to improve migration management and governance. It also supports the government in countering human trafficking and smuggling of migrants (SoM) and promoting regular labour migration channels as well as the migration-development nexus.

IOM is implementing a three-year project funded by the Government of the Netherlands titled Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS). The overall objective of this three-year multi-country initiative to be implemented from the 1^st of January 2021 to the 31^{st of} December 2023 is to contribute to the long-term outcomes of focus on the protection and assistance of people on the move and decreased irregular migration.

COMPASS’ design and implementation follows a multi-level, ecological approach to migrant protection and assistance. The approach is primarily aimed at reducing unsafe and irregular migration and towards generating sustainable outcomes for migrants, their families and communities. To do this, COMPASS follows a Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) approach, which refers to the shift from focusing on the inputs and activities (resources and procedures) to focusing on the achievement of the short, medium- and long-term goals in the form of sustainable benefits for direct and indirect beneficiaries^[2]. The ecological approach assumes that intervention efforts focused on the individual level are not sufficient to achieve sustainable and meaningful development in protecting migrants and avoiding unsafe migration. The approach considers higher social arrangements and includes the community and the broader society governed by States. COMPASS ecological approach comprises three mutually reinforcing intervention components:

• a service delivery approach whereby IOM maximizes its expertise and network of governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure delivery and accessibility of cost-efficient services to individual migrants, their families and communities, and governments.


• a capacity development approach to improve COMPASS programme stakeholders’ capabilities to provide better and migrant inclusive services; better plan, coordinate and implement interventions aimed at addressing migration challenges; and


• an evidence-based and learning approach to enable continuous improvement in migration governance programmes, policies and strategies through generation and timely dissemination of migration governance relevant knowledge products through research and M&E to inform evidence-based policy and programming decisions.

In line with these approaches, the programme plans to achieve its overarching goal through the realization of the following four medium term outcomes based on the four COMPASS intervention pillars of (1) Protection, (2) Counter-trafficking and Smuggling, (3) Awareness and (4) Returns and Reintegration.

• Outcome 1: Migrants and their families are protected, assisted and empowered to pursue sustainable reintegration and resolution of their vulnerabilities.




• Outcome 2: Evidence-based, community-level programming is implemented in target communities of origin and return. The programming aims to prevent unsafe and irregular migration and improve sustainable reintegration outcomes.




• Outcome 3: A conducive environment is created whereby migrants are protected, trafficking and smuggling is diminished, and safe and dignified returns and sustainable reintegration is enabled.




• Outcome 4: The programme contributes to improved information sharing, learning, and coordination between and within governments, IOM and development partners.

As part of Outcome 2, COMPASS will support the development of evidence-based protection programmes focused on awareness-raising campaigns that target drivers of irregular and unsafe migration (i), sustainable reintegration (ii) community capacity building (iii), and their adjustment to the evolving context. To address the changing context, COMPASS, in collaboration with the research consultant, will conduct research focusing on the relationship between drivers of migration, migration trends and risks, and relevant MHPSS needs in Ethiopia. In addition, COMPASS and the research consultant will map existing MHPSS services to inform create a comprehensive overview of existing structures as well as gaps and areas to improve.

In line with the overall research strategy under COMPASS, the results of the different findings on trends, vulnerabilities and MHPSS needs, and resources will be disseminated at the national level in review/validation workshops that will pave the way for the identification of possible action points. These results will also support the global knowledge developed by IOM under COMPASS and support cross-border initiatives when applicable. To guarantee the ownership by national authorities, all research initiatives will be conducted in close coordination with the National Partnership Coalition led by the Office of the Attorney General.

To this effect, IOM intends to conduct a comprehensive assessment of on relevant MHPSS needs of returning migrants and their families and mapping of existing services, professionals, institutions and community structures able to cater for those needs in Ethiopia.**

The research should use both primary and secondary sources, covering both qualitative and quantitative data available in Ethiopia. A combination of methodologies will be used to ensure adequate, reliable, and valid data is collected for the needs assessment and mapping exercise. The consultant should conduct necessary primary data collection through surveys, interviews, field visits, focus group discussions, e-mails, etc. A desk review will also be conducted for triangulating and obtaining information for the assigned tasks. This will include review of relevant studies/research already conducted (including by development partners) in the areas of migration and mental health and consulted with relevant officials and local service providers. The consultant will come up with a comprehensive methodology in addition to one suggested at the inception stage of the assignment.

The contracted consultant will be expected to carry out the following activities:

a. Prepare an inception report for the research covering the mental health needs of returnee migrants, their families and the mapping of existing services, professionals, institutions and community structures. This report will encompass methodology, workplan, and data collection tools, highlighting and justifying a focus on specific regional areas, with input from IOM colleagues.

b. Design data collection methodology guided by the objectives and scope of the consultancy including international guidelines and relevant framework(s).

c. Make sure the research is in line with the IASC Guidelines on Conducting ethical MHPSS research in humanitarian settings.

d. Conduct the research and prepare a final report with two sections (needs and resources) as per point (a) above, including the inputs of the IOM and key stakeholders.

e. Facilitate a validation workshop of the study findings and recommendations with migrants, communities, the IOM Ethiopia office and relevant COMPASS stakeholders.

f. Based on the assessment draw concrete recommendations that would inform IOM to facilitate direct assistance and reintegration support for migrants returning to Ethiopia with MHPSS needs.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) PX.0263 - Migration Management Unit (MMU)

All-inclusive fee: $15,000

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

First deliverable – Inception report inclusive of the proposed methodology, work plan, and approved data collection tools. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately one month after contract approved. Payment percentage of 25% upon completion of first deliverable.

Second deliverable – Outline a report, including descriptive statistics and key findings resulting from data collection and analysis efforts. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 1.5 months after completion of the first deliverable. Payment percentage of 35% upon completion of second deliverable.

Third deliverable – First draft of a final report, and corresponding cost recommendations that detail human and capital infrastructures needed to provide appropriate MHPSS services to returning migrants, their families and communities. The report will outline mental health and psychosocial needs of returning migrants, their families and communities, and the mapping of existing services, institutions, professionals and community structures, highlighting capacity and structural gaps. Key recommendations should include an action-plan for raising awareness around needed infrastructures and capacities to build a response that will address returning migrants’ present and future mental health and psychosocial support needs. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 2.5 months after contract signing.

Fourth deliverable – Final versions of all prior materials, updated based on a validation workshop and feedback from IOM colleagues. Deliverable date to be determined at the time of the contract signing, deliverable to be completed approximately 3 months after contract signing. Payment percentage of 40% upon completion of fourth deliverable.**
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results**

• The inception report must include an excellent understanding of the context, a clear methodology, a detailed and realistic work plan and a strategy for the use of the data collection tool as per the terms of reference.


• Ensure that the reports are comprehensive, detailed, and submitted in a timely manner.


• Ensure that the recommendations are realistic, include all actors and considers IOM’s mandate.


• Ensure good facilitation skills during the validation workshop and the ability to accommodate the inputs of various actors.

**
Education, Experience and/or skills required**

• An advanced university degree in Psychology, clinical social work, mental health and psychosocial support. Minimum of seven years’ professional experience in research, capacity development or evaluation related to MHPSS and migration management, counter-trafficking, child protection, or community mobilization/engagement.


• Thorough understanding of migration, human trafficking and community development dynamics in Ethiopia and the wider region is required.


• Demonstrated experience in working with research teams.


• Strong writing, analytical and reporting skills in English are required.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

**
Travel required**

The research component requires local travels. The consultant must develop a clear sample plan to link migration hotspot locations with drought-affected areas in Ethiopia, together with the IOM Ethiopia team, and in consideration of recent security restrictions. Currently, drought-affected region in Ethiopia are parts of Oromia, Afar, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' (SNNP) and Somali regions. Thus, the specific sample location will be determined in the later stage of the assignment. DSA allowance will be considered and discussed in line with travel plans, to be determined at contract signing.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.


• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.


• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.


• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.


• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.


• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.


• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Skills

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government and non-governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and private sector entities.


• High level of computer literacy; proficient in MS Office applications.


• Ability to manage time efficiently, effectively handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, as well as meet tight deadlines.

Position: Head of Compliance with External and Internal Systems (HoSO)

Starting date: ASAP, 18 months with possibility of extension

Country Programme: Ethiopia

Base: Awassa, Ethiopia

Line Manager: Country director

About People in Need:

People in Need (PIN) is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. PIN draws on extensive past experiences and lessons learned across development, emergency and post emergency contexts to design, implement and monitor quality programming.

People in Need (PIN) in Ethiopia is working on improving lives of the poor in Ethiopia through development and humanitarian projects. PIN is implementing development projects focused mainly on WASH, agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, natural resource management, education and social development. PIN is also actively responding to emergency situations.

About the role:

In close collaboration with the Country Director, the Head of Compliance with External and Internal Systems prime objective is to promote optimal and accountable usage of resources. HoSO is a member of Core management team (CMT). The HoSO is coordinating support services and systems to ensure supervision of the country program so that PIN’s operations are characterized by quality, consistency, proper time management, best prioritization of issues and compliance in lines with PIN’s country, regional and global strategic priorities, guidelines and requirements.

The position is intended to focus on ensuring compliance with both internal and external rules and policies, improving existing structures and ensuring that policies and rules are applied and followed.

The HoSO is expected to have senior level management experience and a demonstrable successful track record of organizational development and resource mobilization, be able to conceptualize and articulate PIN’s vision, and have strong verbal and written communication skills required to translate the vision into action.

The post holder will ensure that the organization has the required and effective management structure, resources and technical capacity to manage and implement PIN’s programming in Ethiopia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Together with the other members of the mission management, the position is responsible for the resource management of the mission;


• Ensure that PIN internal systems and procedures as well as country policies are introduced and adhered to, briefing and training all relevant staff as required;


• Oversight of field logistics & procurement systems, stock control and management, transport, communications, IT customs and clearance across the mission;


• Ensuring that ETH and PIN accounting practices, financial and administrative procedures and processes are in place and in line with IPSAS;


• Managing the mission supporting departments;


• Working closely with Program Managers on project financial management and other related financial issues, capacity building of the Program teams in project financial management;


• Ensure controls, risk mitigation and compliance procedures are in place;


• Coordinates external and internal audits, serves as major focal point for planning and conducting audits;


• Responsible to ensure that recommendations for improvements (e.g. from internal as well as external audits) are implemented in a timely manner;


• Provide technical guidance to all support departments and functions, and sets up effective internal coordination among support departments and communication within as well as with the other departments of the country program.

Suitable candidates for this position should possess:

• Previous work for INGO abroad of the country of residence;


• Significant previous experience with managing systems, finance, logistic, administration and HR


• Experience with team management and supervision


• Experience of working within a humanitarian and/or development organization, including in developing and delivering systems which are compliant to Europe Aid, DFID, USAID and UN procedures, is preferred;


• Excellent communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English;


• Strong coordination, organizational, critical analysis and problem-solving skills;


• Working experience with an accounting and economic software would be an asset.

People in Need offers:

• Working environment in a well-established and growing humanitarian organization;


• Salary and benefits according to PIN salary scale and HR policies (approx. 3500 – 4000 EUR commensurate with experience; before taxation, including per diem)


• 25 days of paid leave annually;


• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of completed work, plus regional travel benefits according to PIN’s policy;


• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure;


• Accommodation in PIN’s guesthouse on PIN’s expenses;


• Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance.

Position: Head of Compliance with External and Internal Systems (HoSO)

Starting date: ASAP, 18 months with possibility of extension

Country Programme: Ethiopia

Base: Awassa, Ethiopia

Line Manager: Country director

About People in Need:

People in Need (PIN) is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. PIN draws on extensive past experiences and lessons learned across development, emergency and post emergency contexts to design, implement and monitor quality programming.

People in Need (PIN) in Ethiopia is working on improving lives of the poor in Ethiopia through development and humanitarian projects. PIN is implementing development projects focused mainly on WASH, agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, natural resource management, education and social development. PIN is also actively responding to emergency situations.

About the role:

In close collaboration with the Country Director, the Head of Compliance with External and Internal Systems prime objective is to promote optimal and accountable usage of resources. HoSO is a member of Core management team (CMT). The HoSO is coordinating support services and systems to ensure supervision of the country program so that PIN’s operations are characterized by quality, consistency, proper time management, best prioritization of issues and compliance in lines with PIN’s country, regional and global strategic priorities, guidelines and requirements.

The position is intended to focus on ensuring compliance with both internal and external rules and policies, improving existing structures and ensuring that policies and rules are applied and followed.

The HoSO is expected to have senior level management experience and a demonstrable successful track record of organizational development and resource mobilization, be able to conceptualize and articulate PIN’s vision, and have strong verbal and written communication skills required to translate the vision into action.

The post holder will ensure that the organization has the required and effective management structure, resources and technical capacity to manage and implement PIN’s programming in Ethiopia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Together with the other members of the mission management, the position is responsible for the resource management of the mission;


• Ensure that PIN internal systems and procedures as well as country policies are introduced and adhered to, briefing and training all relevant staff as required;


• Oversight of field logistics & procurement systems, stock control and management, transport, communications, IT customs and clearance across the mission;


• Ensuring that ETH and PIN accounting practices, financial and administrative procedures and processes are in place and in line with IPSAS;


• Managing the mission supporting departments;


• Working closely with Program Managers on project financial management and other related financial issues, capacity building of the Program teams in project financial management;


• Ensure controls, risk mitigation and compliance procedures are in place;


• Coordinates external and internal audits, serves as major focal point for planning and conducting audits;


• Responsible to ensure that recommendations for improvements (e.g. from internal as well as external audits) are implemented in a timely manner;


• Provide technical guidance to all support departments and functions, and sets up effective internal coordination among support departments and communication within as well as with the other departments of the country program.

Suitable candidates for this position should possess:

• Previous work for INGO abroad of the country of residence;


• Significant previous experience with managing systems, finance, logistic, administration and HR


• Experience with team management and supervision


• Experience of working within a humanitarian and/or development organization, including in developing and delivering systems which are compliant to Europe Aid, DFID, USAID and UN procedures, is preferred;


• Excellent communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English;


• Strong coordination, organizational, critical analysis and problem-solving skills;


• Working experience with an accounting and economic software would be an asset.

People in Need offers:

• Working environment in a well-established and growing humanitarian organization;


• Salary and benefits according to PIN salary scale and HR policies (approx. 3500 – 4000 EUR commensurate with experience; before taxation, including per diem)


• 25 days of paid leave annually;


• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of completed work, plus regional travel benefits according to PIN’s policy;


• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure;


• Accommodation in PIN’s guesthouse on PIN’s expenses;


• Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance.

Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: Programs

Work location: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to project sites and other areas as applicable

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration: Full-time, fixed term contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Closing Date: 8 April 2022, 5:30 PM, EAT

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion


• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate


• Display Courage – Act with integrity


• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another


• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager reports directly to Country Director (CD). The incumbent is responsible for program planning, design and development, fundraising, partnerships, representation and program implementation. He/she is also responsible for effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and donor compliance. The PM leads and directly manages a team of professional staff to ensure quality program implementation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Program Strategic Planning and Development (25% of Time):

• Leads the programmatic management of all in country projects.


• Leads the design and development of program strategies and plans with the program team and ensures their alignment with RTP strategies.


• Leads in-country tracking of challenges faced by the program and takes actions to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.


• Ensures the program teams stay abreast of current program goals and objectives and participates in the program expansion plans.


• Ensures the program teams are implementing project activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.


• Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.


• Acts as advocacy manager ensuring that the program addresses the needs of the people and is appropriate for the respective country.


• Oversees the development of evidence-based advocacy initiatives around play-based approaches as a tool to reach country development plans through the collaboration with program team and local stakeholders.


• Supports the CD in developing project proposals for new projects that are aligned with the organization’s strategic targets.

Job Responsibility #2: Program Quality, and Reporting (25% of Time):

• Maintains the existing process of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and reporting system of RTP.


• Supports the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team in the development and implementation of monitoring, review, assessment and evaluation plans for improved program development and delivery.


• Ensures adherence to RTP program standards in program design and implementation


• Oversees preparation and submission of quality narrative reports, financial reports, work plans and budgets in line with donor requirements, ensuring that financial budgeting and reporting is aligned with program and project plans.


• Facilitates country level conversations around program quality, program accountability, partnerships, gender, and child protection.


• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to CD’s and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.


• Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations.

Job Responsibility #3: Partnership, Fundraising, Representation and Collaboration (15% of Time):

• Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and governments and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and program activities.


• Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities.


• Identifies and develops new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and communities.


• Oversees the management of existing partnerships.


• Ensures ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders.


• Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program improvement as needed.


• Joins the CD in meetings and represents him/her when required.


• Participates in partnership meetings with donors.

Job Responsibility #4: Policy and Advocacy (10% of Time):

• Engagement of networks and coalitions on Child Rights and Education Campaign Coalitions on the RTP Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Centred Play methodology for incorporation in their approach.


• Participates in technical committees and sector working groups with the view to influence the adoption of the RTP Child Centred Play Based Methodology.


• Supports the ongoing process of periodic updating of the progress being made in actualizing the country strategy document


• Facilitates presentations at consultative workshops and RTP implementing partners’ meetings to discuss the RTP Child Safeguarding, Gender Policies and Environment Policies.


• Ensures inclusion of relevant provisions in Contracts and MoUs on RTP Child Safeguarding and Gender Policies.


• Acts as the Environment Focal Point and ensures that all RTP rehabilitation projects are in compliance with the donors and RTP environmental standards.

Job Responsibility #5: Program Financial Management (10% of Time):

• Coordinates with the finance team to provide financial training on effective program financial management, including procurement, project implementation, compliance and project financial reporting.


• In close coordination with the Finance Officer and/or Manager, oversees the budget planning processes for programs and projects to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans.


• Collaborates with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated into the budget.

Job Responsibility #6: Team Management, Compliance and Capacity Building (10% of Time):

• Communicates program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward achieving the program goals and objectives.


• Ensures the program team has a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities


• Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CD and participates in the recruitment of the program team.


• Facilitates the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.


• In close coordination with the human resources function, ensures that all country office staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities as related to Right To Play’s Child Safeguarding Policy and receive orientation and training concerning the policy on a regular basis.


• Provides direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools.


• Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child safeguarding policies including timely and appropriate reporting.


• Develops and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle management.

Job Responsibility #7: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies or other related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing international development programs and liaising with government officials and donors. Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders


• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment


• Creative and flexible with problem solving skills


• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy


• Ability to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high level officials


• Strategy planning skills


• People management particularly coaching and influence management

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures


• Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data


• Project management skills


• Understanding of the concept of sport for development


• Understanding of community development processes

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Amharic and Afan Oromo Languages

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Experience in quality improvement


• Experience working in child protection, education sector


• Sport and play experience


• Experience in strengthening civil societies


• Coaching background


• Gender mainstreaming and governance background


• Solid knowledge and understanding about the child development priorities and humanitarian context in Ethiopia

WHO YOU ARE:

You are highly driven, results-oriented, collaborative and well-rounded leader with a passion for working with children and youth. You are an exceptional communicator with excellent networking skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including personal learning and development days.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please only apply through https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/63502-program-manager-ethiopia/222836-application-form/en to upload your resume and cover letter in English.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage women and groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at tassefa@righttoplay.com

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply