Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, 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 is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

 Project Context and Scope

IOM Nigeria with support from the Government of Netherlands IOM Nigeria, under Cooperation for Migration Partnerships on Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) 2.0 and the Support to Migration Governance programme funded by the European Union, supports whole-of-government/whole-of-society approaches to strengthen migration governance, protection and sustainable reintegration. These projects seek to strengthen the existing   efforts of religious and traditional leaders at the local level by involving them on the design and implementation of behaver change initiatives including referral of victims to appropriate service delivery actors. Building on IOM’s established engagement with religious and traditional leaders in Lagos, Edo and Delta, and on a drafted Road Map for faith/traditional engagement, this consultancy will consolidate and strengthen prior gains and scales structured engagement to Kano, embedding governance, behavior change, and referral outcomes into existing state coordination mechanisms.


 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Migration Management Department through Protection unit under the overall supervision of the Program Manager, Protection Officer. The consultancy will be coordinated and supervised by Project Assistant - AWR.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

  • Strengthen and expand existing religious and traditional leaders' network on TiP/SoM by conducting faith base stakeholder’s mapping. 

  • Institutionalize the network across Edo, Delta, Lagos and Kano by finalizing and adopting the draft roadmap in 4 states. 

  • Establish and or strengthen referral pathways for faith/traditional actors into the NRM as well as other reintegration committees and technical groups, including SOPs. 

  • Co-develop a faith based and culture sensitive behavioral change tools (sermon guides and IEC materials) for both Christian and Muslim faiths, promoting safe and regular migration pathways across these states. 

  • Facilitate one (1) national and four (4) state base traditional and religious leaders led dialogues and community actions with documented outcomes-commitments, referrals, congregation outreach.

  • Set up feedback loops and knowledge management mechanisms to track sermon uptake, message reach, referrals and community sentiment, and to ensure accountability to affected populations. The specific deliverables are as follows:

  • Detailed inception report, detailed work plan, and expanded methodology and monitoring indicators. 

  • Stakeholders Mapping report and three key religious leaders' influencers identified and validated, religious and traditional leader’s network packages including finalization of roadmap, governance TOR and secretariat SOPs, through consultation meetings.

  • Behavior Change Toolkit including sermon guides ready for design and artwork by IOM team; IEC materials-Key messages for posters designs, facilitate process of getting short video or audio messages recorded, achieved through co-creation and validation workshops. Support for youth-based outreaches through faith base platforms and tertiary institutions of learning. 

  • Referral & Protection SOPs; faith-actor SOP aligned to NRM/state services; PSEA annex; training delivered for networks in the 4 states in collaboration with IOM protection team. 

  • Four state level dialogue in Lagos, Edo, Delta and Kano; one (1) national dialogue include key religious and traditional influencers; with commitment documented, communique and outcome notes. Collaborate with IOM across all dialogue level- media presence at all dialogues. 

  • Final report including report on the tracking of sermon delivery, digital message reach, and referrals generated by faith actors, 2 learning briefs, 2 case studies and 1 success story for IOM storyteller.  

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

  • Deliverable

    %

    Submission & Approval of inception report with detailed workplan and methodology

    30%

    Submission & Approval of Network package (Adoption of roadmap, secretariat SOPs) and Behaviour Change Tool kits (faith- based sermon guide, key messages for posters and other IEC materials)

    40%

    National and state level dialogues conducted + commitments, communiques, media mentions captured and reported

    20%

    Knowledge Management Learning packages (Case studies, briefers, success stories, tracked sermon delivery) and Final consultancy report delivered. 

    10%

    Total

    100%

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Advanced degree in communication studies or communication for development (C4D), behavioral science, social sciences, research, and migration management.

Experience

  • 6 years or more experience in migration governance/protection (TIP/SoM), social behavior change and Communication for Development (SBC/C4D), and engagement with religious/traditional institutions.

  • 4 years or more experience in strategic communication and high-level advocacy, particularly with both government and non-government stakeholders and networks as well as proven facilitation experience. 

  • Deep functional knowledge on faith base and cultural context in Nigeria and across the four-implementation state (Edo, Lagos, Delta and Kano).

  • Previous experience in developing or co-creating Behavior change packages and tool kits. 

  • Previous working experience in migration context across Nigeria. 

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak in public and effectively lead meetings sessions with participants at all levels

  • Computer proficiency including common data analysis software, MS Office Suite, and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports. 

Languages

For this consultancy, proficiency in English is required  and any other major Nigeria languages will be preferred. 

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

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 five 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

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. 

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Org Type: Country Office - Sub Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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