Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration


 

Project Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading United Nations agency dedicated to ensuring that migration is safe, orderly and dignified for all. IOM works to promote cooperation, assist in the search for practical solutions to migration challenges, and support the systematic and humane management of migration in order to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need.
The "Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration" project aims to increase the formal employment of Syrians under Temporary Protection, persons under International Protection and Turkish citizens, and to strengthen the harmonization process in Türkiye.
Activity 4.3.4, implemented under the project, aims to contribute to the enhancement of social cohesion between migrants and host communities in Türkiye through an improved and localized implementation of the National Action Plan on Harmonization. In this framework, the activity seeks to strengthen the capacity of Provincial Directorates of Migration Management to analyse, prioritize and plan local-level social cohesion solutions aligned with national strategies.
The primary objective of the Local Harmonization Action Plans is to analyse the current situation in the fields of migration and harmonization at the provincial level, strengthen coordination among public institutions, develop policy recommendations based on local needs, and support the effective implementation of the Presidency of Migration Management's local harmonization policies.
To this end, Local Harmonization Action Plans will be prepared for 20 provinces with a holistic perspective, covering the activities of all units of the Directorate General of Harmonization and Communication of the Presidency of Migration Management, as well as activities identified by local stakeholders, in order to address social cohesion needs at the provincial level and provide locally specific solutions.


 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

LMI - Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration project

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

The consultant will be responsible for field visits and direct implementation in assigned provinces among the listed below.

City pairings:
Kilis – Gaziantep
Hatay – Kahramanmaraş
Şanlıurfa – Mardin
Adana – Mersin
Kayseri – Nevşehir
Eskişehir – Konya
İstanbul – Kocaeli
İzmir – Bursa
Samsun – Ankara
Muğla- Antalya
 

In this context, the activity will be carried out by a team consisting of one coordinator and 10 academics. The coordinator is responsible for establishing the overall technical framework for the implementation, providing technical support to the field experts, developing guidelines and templates, and ensuring quality control of all outputs. 
The field experts will be responsible for conducting field visits in the two provinces assigned to them, carrying out consultations with local stakeholders, facilitating local workshops, and preparing province-level outputs. All activities will be conducted in coordination with IOM and the Presidency of Migration Management. Each field expert will be assigned to two provinces. Following the technical guidelines and tools developed by the coordinator, the field experts will conduct field visits in their assigned provinces, prepare province-level Situation and Needs Assessment Reports evaluating local conditions and needs, facilitate two-day local action plan preparation workshops, and draft a separate Local Harmonization Action Plan for each province based on the workshop outputs. The consultants will work in close cooperation and coordination with the Coordinator, IOM and the Presidency of Migration Management.

The consultants are expected to perform the following tasks:

Field Visits & Direct Implementation

•    Prepare two field visit programmes for the field preparation phase in the designated provinces, in coordination with the Head of the Harmonization Working Group at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. 
•    Prepare and conduct field visit programmes for two separate provinces in order to assess local conditions and identify needs through consultations with relevant stakeholder institutions. The stakeholder institutions to be consulted during field visits include: 
-    Governorate, 
-    Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, 
-    Law enforcement units, 
-    İŞKUR (Turkish Employment Agency), 
-    Provincial Directorate of National Education, 
-    Provincial Health Directorate, 
-    Social Assistance Foundation, 
-    Civil society organizations, 
-    Universities, 
-    Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other relevant institutions and organizations as needed.

The list of institutions is provided as an indicative example and is not limited to those mentioned above; it may be updated as needed.

•    Prepare a Situation and Needs Assessment Report for each province, based on field findings and using the standardized template and technical guideline.

•    Facilitate two-day local action plan preparation workshops in each designated province, following the agenda and methodology developed by the coordinator. The workshops will be conducted with the participation of relevant public institutions, civil society organizations and local stakeholders, with an estimated 20 to 30 participants. Workshop outcomes will be documented in accordance with the reporting format established by the coordinator and will serve as inputs for the preparation of Local Harmonization Action Plans. Venue arrangements and logistical costs for the workshops will be covered by IOM.

•    Prepare a separate draft Local Harmonization Action Plan document for each assigned province, in line with technical guidelines and templates, based on local contributions.

•    Attend periodic coordination meetings organized with the Coordinator, IOM and the Presidency of Migration Management, and provide updates on the progress in the assigned provinces.
  • Any other business
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    The local consultant shall work in close cooperation with the PMM and IOM Project Team and will report to the coordinator, who is responsible for final editing on behalf of IOM. All drafts prepared by the consultant are of a technical working nature; the final content is subject to the review and approval of the Presidency of Migration Management and the relevant local institutions.
  • The above-listed activities are subject to further revision with the consent of IOM, in coordination with PMM, in line with the emerging requirements of the project, including additions and reductions. If required by IOM, the local consultant may provide additional consultancy services related to her/his competencies and expertise, in line with this Terms of Reference.
     
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Academic degree in Migration Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, Sociology, Social Work, Business Administration, or other relevant departments within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. 
  • Currently working as an academic in a relevant field is an asset.
     

Experience

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in migration studies, social cohesion policies, or related fields.
  • In-depth knowledge of migration and social cohesion issues at the local level.
  • In-depth knowledge of the functions of governmental institutions and civil society organizations at the local level.
  • In-depth knowledge of the local dynamics of migration management in the provinces designated for field visits and direct implementation (see Duty Station of the Consultancy section). The consultant is expected to have prior working experience in at least one of the above-listed provinces (see Duty Station of the Consultancy section). Candidates with prior working experience in both assigned provinces will be given priority.
  • Prior experience in preparing action plans or other policy documents.
  • Professional experience in working with academics and relevant public institutions. Previous working experience with the Presidency of Migration Management, Provincial Directorates of Migration Management, and/or Governorates (Provincial Authorities) is an asset.
  • Prior experience in workshop/training facilitation and field research reporting is an asset.
  • Experience in the United Nations System is an asset.
     

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English and Turkish is required.

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.

Candidates are required to complete this form and indicate the city pairing for which they are applying, as part 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

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 5 months
Org Type: Country 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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