CON 2018/06 - Financial Compensation Consultant - Colombo, Sril Lanka

Position Title Financial Compensation Consultant

Duty Station :Colombo, Sri Lanka Classification Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, 5 Months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 February 2018

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:

Support the SCR program in the compilation of reports about incidents in Sri Lanka during the armed conflict, as well as the budget analysis of the previous assignment and the future scenarios of the strength of Government of Sri Lanka in the provision of reparation services for the victims.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Conduct a budget analysis of the Sri Lankan government expenditure on compensations to victims of internal conflict between 2005-2016 (years 2005/2017 with a particular focus on the 2015/17 budget), including livelihood (benefits in cash and in-kind) for victims of internal conflict, operational and administrative expenditures of the respective ministries or authorities. 2. Estimate a budget simulation of the Sri Lankan government expenditure on compensations to victims of internal conflict until 2027 based in the assumptions collected in the mapping analysis. 3. Map and collect quantitative information in official reports and studies related with different types of incidents in Sri Lanka. The type of incidents should include those recognized by International humanitarian law and international human rights law.

Tangible & Measurable Output:

1. Collection and mapping analysis about the Government official reports, International Agencies and Academy Studies and research’s with quantitative information and Data Sets related with Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law types of incidents in Sri Lanka. 2. Estimation about the magnitude of Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law types of incidents in Sri Lanka, by year, type and location, and propose a periodization based on Desk Research about the most important government reports and studies, as well as interview with experts.

3. Analysis of the budget allocation and spending by the ministries and authorities, the recurrent and capital expenditure involved in victim’s livelihood/social/compensation in Sri Lanka by the government.

Page 1 / 44. Analysis with the different cost scenarios for financial compensations and the budgetary implications in the future to compensate different type of incidents.

Realistic Delivery Date Work Delivery

1 Month: Methodology and detailed plan of action.

1-2 Month: Document with a collection and mapping analysis the Government official reports, International Agencies and Academy Studies and research’s with quantitative information and Data Sets related with Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law Rapid types of incidents in Sri Lanka.

2 Month: Draft Estimation the magnitude of Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law Rapid types of incidents in Sri Lanka, by year, type and location, and propose a periodization based on the most important studies and interviews with experts.

2-3 Month: Draft analysis of the budget allocation and spending by the ministries and authorities, the recurrent and capital expenditure involved in victim’s livelihood/social/compensation in Sri Lanka by the government.

3 Month: Draft analysis with the different cost scenarios for financial compensations and the budgetary implications in the future to compensate different type of incidents.

4 Month: Final Estimation the magnitude of Human Rights or International Humanitarian Law Rapid types of incidents in Sri Lanka.

5 Month: Analysis of the budget allocation and spending, the cost scenarios for financial compensations and the budgetary implications.

Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results

The consultant has to look at the past, current and future trend of expenditure on compensations to victims of internal conflict share within the national and sector budget a (both in percentage and real terms). It has to provide comprehensive responses to the following issues:

• How much priority is given to expenditure on compensations to victims of internal conflict compared with other social welfare services targeted to vulnerable population? • What are the most significant trends in the compensations to victims of internal conflict spending and shifts in priority expenditures?

• What is the rate of expenditures (the recurrent and capital expenditure) comparing budget allocations expenditure on compensations to victims of internal conflict with actual budget performance (looking at releases and actual expenditures)?

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• PHD or Master Degree in Economics, Sociology, Development Studies and a Degree in Social Science, Humanities, Finance, Public Administration or related field from an accredited academic institution with Three (3) years professional work experience or; Page 2 / 4• University degree in the above fields with minimum five (5) years related work experience as a consultant in similar capacity.

Experience

• International experience in government reparation program’s and registry systems for victims of internal conflict;

• Previous experience preferably as a consultant in economic analyses, public policy design and evaluation for the government in the International Humanitarian or Developing fields; • Demonstrated experience in the management and supervise multicultural team works in public sector, academy or international agencies

• At least 2 Years of experience working with victims is advantageous;

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Sinhalese is an advantage. 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.

Page 3 / 4How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 February 2018 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:

From 23.01.2018 to 08.02.2018

Requisition: CON 2018/06 - Financial Compensation Consultant - Colombo, Sril Lanka (55324135) Released

Posting: Posting NC55324136 (55324136) Released

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