CON 2017/74 - International Consultant - Work Permit Issuance System -  Yerevan, Armenia

Position Title International Consultant - Work Permit Issuance System Duty Station :Yerevan, Armenia

Classification Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, Thirty-five Working Days

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible Closing Date : 29 October 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:

The IOM project “Strengthening Armenia’s Identity Management System" aims to contribute to an improved identity management system for Armenian nationals and foreign citizens, in particular to improve labour market regulations through the implementation of work permit issuance system for foreign workers in Armenia. Project purposes include performing a gap analysis and need assessment on work permit issuance process in Armenia; developing Standard Business Process for work permit issuance system taking into consideration the best international practices; supporting drafting of secondary legislation. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

IOM Mission in Armenia is looking for an international consultant for a short- term consultancy aiming to improve regulation of the labour market and labour migration management in the country through strengthened management of the Work Permit issuance system for foreigners seeking employment in Armenia.

Objective of the Consultancy

Under direction of the IOM Mission in Armenia, the Consultant is to provide technical advice to the Government of Armenia in the implementation and management of the country´s Work Permit issuance system.

The Mission will support the consultant with organization of meetings, interpretation and translation of necessary documentation to enable the analysis and assessment. Duties and Responsibilities

In close coordination with IOM and Government Agencies the consultant will: a) Develop project workplan including methodology outlining how expected results will be achieved;

b) Conduct desk review of relevant documents and statistics, and analyse current Armenian migration and refugee law, focusing on the regulations relating to the employment of Page 1 / 4foreigners in Armenia, in order to compare the Armenian system with those of other countries and identify existing gaps in regulating employment of foreigners;

c) Conduct meetings and interviews in Armenia with the relevant government and non-government stakeholders, as well as with employers, hiring foreign labour force in Armenia; d) Cooperate with local consultant(s) in collecting information and steer their work; e) Referring to international good practices and governments with similar labour migration dynamics to Armenia, draft Standard Business Process (SBPs) for Work Permit issuance and design roles and coordination mechanisms for main participating agencies in this process; f) Support drafting secondary legislation for implementation of Work Permit issuance system in Armenia;

g) Conduct in-country validation workshops with main stakeholders to discuss importance of establishing an effective and labour market-responsive work permit issuance system and draft SBPs;

h) Progressively report on implementation of the activities; workplan and methodology, mid-term submission of a draft report and final report submission, as well as SBPs; incorporate inputs by IOM Mission in Armenia and other stakeholders as suggested by IOM Armenia; i) Meet the deadlines set for the assignment.

j) Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Completed advanced university degree in Social Science, Management Science (especially operations management), Public Administration, or a related field. Education in a migration related field is an asset.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in academic research and / or professional thematic consultancy.

• Proven experience in similar tasks. Proven experience with international organizations, governments, or think tanks in conducting needs assessments, research and preparing guides, manuals, and analytical reports.

• Knowledge of labour migration in terms of its governance and potential impacts on countries of origin and destination.

• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Excellent analytical skills.

• Experience in migration management related research.

Language

• Fluency in English is required.

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Expected Duration of the Consultancy: Thirty-five working days within 01 November, 2017 – 30 April, 2018.

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:

Note

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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 29 October 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 16.10.2017 to 29.10.2017

Requisition: CON2017/74 - International Consultant- Work Permit Issuance Sys-Yerevan,Armenia (55208931) Released

Posting: Posting NC55208932 (55208932) Released

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