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Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract; The tasks listed below will be subject to ongoing review and, where necessary, adjusted in consultations between the incumbent and IOM:

Conduct a desk review of existing zero drafted SOP, national policies, laws, operational guidelines, and procedures on migration, SoM, trafficking in persons, border management, and transnational organized crime in Nigeria.

Develop an inception report detailing proposed methodology, workplan, and the draft outline of the SOP.

Facilitate consultative workshops/meetings and stakeholder engagements to gather technical and operational insights to inform the SOP development.

Work closely with NIS and relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive rights‑based, and operational SOP aligned with relevant national, regional, and international frameworks.

Develop user‑friendly implementation tools, including flowcharts, checklists, and quick reference guides, to support practical application of the SOP.

Present the draft SOP to review, collect stakeholders feedback, and integrate comments into an improved version.

Support the finalization and validation, including facilitating the national validation workshop and producing the final SOP document.

Design methodology and deliver ToT on the updated SOP to NIS and relevant officials to enhance sustainability and knowledge transfer.

Provide recommendations for capacity-building and SOP rollout.

Submit a training report and final consultancy report, summarizing process, key findings, and actionable recommendations.

TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE OUTPUT OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT:

Time Required: Activities & Deliverables

1st Deliverable: 2 weeks after start date of consultancy: Develop an inception report detailing proposed methodology, workplan, and the draft outline of the SOP.

2nd Deliverable: 5 weeks after the start date of consultancy: Stakeholder consultation report

3rd Deliverable: 8 weeks after start date of consultancy: Draft SOP on Smuggling of Migrants

4th Deliverable: 10 weeks after start date of consultancy: Facilitated validation workshop

5th Deliverable: 12 weeks after start date of consultancy: Final SOP is developed

Design and deliver training on the updated SOP to at least twenty NIS and relevant officials Submit a training report

6th Deliverable: 15 weeks after start date of consultancy: Submission of final consultancy report within two weeks of its completion

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Coordination: Ability to properly coordinate with NIS and relevant stakeholders.

Fulfilment: Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.

Timeliness: Ability to meet the project timeline and deliver on time.

Clarity: Ability to communicate protection, mixed migration and free movement contents clearly and concisely.

Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in scope or objectives.

Knowledge: Understanding of migrant protection, management and free movement context for West Africa region.

Understanding: Ability to understand and interpret the complexities of SOM, migrant protection, and TiP

Responsiveness: Ability to provide timely responses to inquiries from all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or a related field.

A first-level university degree, combined with five additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in place of a master’s degree.

Experience and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in policy development and frameworks

Verbal and written proficiency in English, knowledge of at least Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or/and any other local dialect is an asset.

Strong Analytical, Communication and Reporting Skills

Extensive work experience in migration protection, counter trafficking and migration governance.

Ability to work with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Excellent understanding of gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns, and participation.

Willingness to travel

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS: Upon the advertisement of the Consultancy Notice, qualified individual consultants are expected to submit:

CV/Resume, indicating comprehensive experience in similar projects/assignments, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references.

Technical Proposal (Narrative) detailing methodology approach for the consultancy.

Financial Proposal with detail breakdown of costs.

*Pre-selected candidates will be called for interviews.

*Applications without the adequate set of documents will not be considered in the selection process.

Travel Required

Yes (IOM will bear the cost of travel as per IOM standard)

Languages

Proficiency in English language (written and oral) – knowledge of at least Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or/and any other local dialect is an asset.

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 – behavioral 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.

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