Consultant - Development of National Referral Mechanism for Victims of Trafficking and Smuggling in Vanuatu

Port-Vila

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Port-Vila
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
- Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

Human Trafficking and exploitation remain critical concerns in the Pacific, particularly amid growing labour mobility and migration. While legal and institutional frameworks exist, significant gaps persist in coordination and response mechanisms for identifying and assisting victims of trafficking and smuggled migrants. Vanuatu is evolving into a high-mobility country: Ni-Vanuatu workers are increasingly engaged in overseas labour schemes, while rising numbers of migrant workers, particularly from Asia, are entering the country to fill labour market gaps. This dynamic heightens the need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to migrant protection, trafficking, and smuggling in Vanuatu.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Vanuatu, through its Implementation of the National Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons project funded by the IOM Development Fund, is working with government and partners to strengthen the national response. This consultancy will support the development of a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for Victims of Trafficking and Smuggled Migrants in Vanuatu, designed to ensure timely, survivor-centered, gender-sensitive, and rights-based support. The NRM, supplemented by Standard Operating Procedures and Resources, will provide clear procedures for victim identification, referral, protection, and reintegration, reinforcing a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Protection/CTIP Unit for PX0565

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Vanuatu Chief of Mission and in coordination with National Programme Officer, the consultant is expected to:

conduct a desk review of relevant Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling policies, legislation, strategies, and framework; as well as the current referral mechanisms and Standard Operating Procedures; to prepare an inception report
Undertake bilateral and national consultations with relevant stakeholders and key government departments in Vanuatu. At least one national multi-stakeholder consultation and 10 bilateral consultations would be expected in the preparatory phase
A draft National Referral Mechanism - outlining a framework, guidelines and flow chart, with clear mandates, process, actions and responsibilities of stakeholders; that responds to the identified gaps and inputs from key government departments and relevant stakeholders captured through the consultations, assessments, and desk review. The draft will be informed by international human rights standards, as well as national and regional good practices
A draft survivor-centered, gender-sensitive and rights-based Standard Operating Procedures and Resources (tools/templates) - to guide the implementation of the NRM; including TIP victim identification, referral, protection and reintegration of victims
Validation of the draft National Referral Mechanism, as well as the SOPs and Resources - validate the draft NRM, as well as the SOPs and Resources, through a dedicated multistakeholder review workshop and complemented by bilateral meetings as required
Submit a final National Referral Mechanism, as well as the SOPs and Resources, to the Government of Vanuatu and IOM Vanuatu for technical comment. Revise until no further comments. The NRM should be accompanied by the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning plan/tools as an Annex
Suggest improvements to the Vanuatu Immigration and Visa Services' TIP and Smuggling of migrants related chapter of the Border Control Operations SOP Manual 2018, in alignment with the developed NRM
Deliver two trainings, online or in-person (tbc), with key government departments and relevant stakeholders in Vanuatu on the finalized National Referral Mechanism, SOPs, Resources and MEAL plan/tools
Develop information/communication materials for the public on the National Referral Mechanism.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Performance should be assessed according to the tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment above.

Qualifications

Education

The qualified candidate should possess:

Masters Degree in Law, National Security, Strategic studies, International Affairs, Political Science, Human Rights, Migration Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution;
Bachelor degree with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible work in the field of migration, protection legislations, policies and procedures, countering trafficking in human beings, preventing gender-based violence, establishing referral mechanism.

Experience

Demonstrated experience and understanding of migration protection, countering trafficking in human beings and preventing people smuggling in the context in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu and the wider Pacific;
Prior experience in the development of action plans, strategic plans and organizational capacity assessment tools;
Experience in working with relevant government agencies will be considered an advantage;
Capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision;
Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
Prior experience with IOM or a relevant UN agency will be considered an advantage.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task and deliver under tight timelines;
Strong intrapersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Fully computer literate;
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

Travel required: Vanuatu

Required Competencies

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

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

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 7 Months Period
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG

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