CON 2017/61 - Consultant - Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) Manual Developer - Home Based w /field mission to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Position Title Consultant - Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) Manual Developer

Duty Station :Homebased/Field Travel

Classification Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, Four months

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible Closing Date : 24 September 2017

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. Context:

IOM Côte d’Ivoire is implementing a project funded by the Government of Japan aimed at strengthening Côte d’Ivoire’s migration and border management capacities, building on existing initiatives of the Government. In this framework, IOM is supporting relevant authorities in developing a Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) manual for agents deployed at land border posts and for other administrative bodies present at border areas. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

General Functions

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Consultant will be responsible for developing and drafting a Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) manual on migration and border management for agents deployed at land border posts and for other administrative bodies present at border areas (such as préfet and sous-préfet). This manual is intended to be as simple and straightforward as possible and will provide a valid support on daily basis to agents deployed at the borders. The manual will cover the following topics:

a) General notions on migration;

b) Legal and regulatory framework of migration and border management in Côte d’Ivoire; c) Entry and exit control procedures at the border posts ;

d) Visas and residency permits issuances;

e) Control and verification of foreigners in Côte d’Ivoire;

f) Preparedness and management of eventual migration crisis at the borders, including drafting of contingency plans;

g) Management of eventual tensions between trans-border communities; h) Profiling, investigation and referral techniques to the relevant judicial authority; i) Professional ethics at border posts ;

j) Identification, referral and protection of vulnerable migrants; k) Mechanisms to fight against trafficking in human beings and migrants smuggling. Page 1 / 4Consultant’s Specific Tasks

In order to draft the SoP manual, the consultant will:

a) Conduct a desk review of the legislative and regulatory texts of Côte d’Ivoire and of all the international conventions ratified by the country in the field of migration and border management;

b) Hold extensive consultations with relevant governmental authorities at central and local level to identify strengths and gaps at the operational level;

c) Write a first draft of the SoP manual including also an annexe with all the forms and modules used;

d) Facilitate a validation workshop bringing together all the relevant governmental authorities; e) Incorporate all the modifications and draft a final version of the manual. Deliverables and Indicative Timeline

a) Desk review and consultations with governmental authorities : D 1 to D 30; b) Drafting the first version of the manual: D 30 to D 70;

c) Reviewing the manual with governmental partners : D 70 to D 80;

d) Updating the manual: D 80 to D 100;

e) Finalizing, layout, printing and disseminating the manual.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

institution with five (5) years of relevant professional experience

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Solid experience in the areas of migration, border management and counter migrants smuggling;

• Work experience with relevant national and regional stakeholders in the West African region; • Knowledge of ECOWAS region would be considered an advantage;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Personal commitment, effectiveness and commitment to results;

• Ability to write clear and concise texts in French;

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines;

• Good computer skills;

• A previous experience with IOM would be considered an advantage.

Language

• Fluency in French and English is required.

Page 2 / 4Note

The consultant will undertake five missions to Abidjan and in the field locations of the project. Travel costs and DSA will be at the expense of IOM and travel dates will be coordinated between the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire, IOM and the consultant.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or visa requirements and security clearances.

Interested applicants are expected to attach their Cover letter & CV /Resume that includes the contacts of at least three (3) references in their e-Recruitment Application Profile. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 24 September 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

Page 3 / 4From 14.09.2017 to 24.09.2017

Requisition: CON2017/61-Consultant-SoP Manual Dev-HomeBased&FieldMissio:Abidjan,Cote d’Ivoire (55178996) Released

Posting: Posting NC55178997 (55178997) Released

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