Consultant - Development of SOPs on Coordinated Border Management
Organisation IOM Kenya
Location IOM Kenya
Application Deadline 07/10/2021
Posted On Mon, 09/27/2021 - 14:36
Job Description
OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop standard operating procedures for coordination of Kenya borders in line with security law amendment and objectives of border control and operation coordination committees under direct supervision of the technical working group formed by the government of Kenya.
SPECIFIC TASKS OF THE CONSULTANCY
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme and Policy Development and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Immigration and Border Management Unit, in close coordination with the Secretary, Border Management Secretariat and Technical Working Group, the Consultant will be expected to:-
1. Participate in inception meeting with TWG, prepare an inception report, detailing the general understanding of the assignment, work plan and deliverables.
2. Closely consult the TWG and participates in all its meetings and incorporate their view in SOPs.
3. Facilitate regular technical working group meetings.
4. Develop a needs assessment tool to identify key gaps in coordination among agencies operating at Kenya land, air and maritime border points.
5. Conduct background research on coordinated border management initiatives and best practices in the region and incorporates finding that suits Kenya and its specific condition in proposed SoPs.
6. Undertake field visit to 1 Land, 1 Air and 1 Maritime border crossing point and Joint Operation Center to derive coordination lessons to incorporate into the SOPs.
7. Draft SOPs on coordinated border management at land, air and maritime border based on findings of needs assessment, and stakeholder consultations.
8. Organize and lead SOPs drafting workshop and prepare workshop report and draft SOPs for coordinated border management in Kenya.
9. Present the draft SoPs to technical working group for review and comment and incorporate the feedback received from TWG and other relevant stakeholders.
10. Organize and lead the validation workshop for the draft SOPs to present final draft to the TWG and other relevant stakeholders for endorsement.
11. Finalize and submit endorsed SOPs to IOM and BMS for onward dissemination.
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
Education and experience
The consultant should have following professional and related experience:-
1. Masters’ Degree in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Economics or other relevant field.
2. At least 8 years of experience in migration and border management issues and previous experience in migration-related research is an advantage.
3. Experience of developing policy and technical documents for Government authorities.
4. In-depth knowledge of national legislation, procedures and policies of the Government of Kenya related to border management, Land , Sea and Air border .
5. Experience in organizing high-level and multi-stakeholder consultations.
6. Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Behavioral Competencies
a) Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism.
b) Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders.
c) Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly.
d) Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management.
e) Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility.
f) Displays mastery of subject matter.
g) Contributes to a collegial team environment.
h) Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
i) Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation.
j) Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical Competencies
1. Delivers on set objectives on hardship situations.
2. Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.
3. Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
LANGUAGE
Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Mode of Application
To apply for this consultancy, interested and eligible applicants can send copies of the following documents to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department at hrnairobi@iom.int
Each Submission must Include the following:-
1) Consultant Profile: A detailed CV of the expert including records on experience in similar assignments and name, contacts and designation of the references.
2) Technical Proposal: Detailed methodology, tools and work plan along with samples (at least two) of previous work.
Important:-
• The Proposal should be written in English.
• Please keep the attachment size to under 5 MB.
Closing Date: 7th October 2021
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted
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