Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental
organization in the field of migration and 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.
Background:The International Organization for Migration
(IOM) is currently implementing a project funded by the European Union titled
“Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria” under the 10th National
European Development Fund.
CONSULTANT POSITIONS
Consultancy to facilitate the National Planning Workshop for
the implementation of the work plan of the National migration Policy
Management of migration has become a global challenge with
increasing calls being made for mechanisms to protect the human rights of
migrants and to discourage irregular forms of migration through various
strategies
including an increase to access to jobs and basic social services.
Global migration trends are now largely shaped by economic, political,
demographic and climatic change dynamics with numbers steadily on the increase
with the total number of international migrants and people living outside their
country of birth reaching an all-time high of 232 million in 2013. This figure
has a high probability for continued increase because of political instability,
demographic and economic inequalities between countries and revolutions in
communications and transportation that enable migrants to learn about
opportunities abroad. Nigeria, with a population exceeding 160 million and with
more than 250 ethnic groups, grapples with a wide range of migration issues,
from internal migration to massive regional and international migration.
According to the National Planning Commission, the latest available figures
indicate that the number of immigrants residing in Nigeria has more than
doubled in recent decades, from 477,135 in 1991 to 971,450 in 2005. With the
activities of insurgents, population movements internally and across borders
will probably be on the increase. Component one of the project aims to improve
the governance of the migration sector through the use of evidence based
instruments by facilitating the adoption and implementation of the draft
National Migration Policy among other things. A draft national migration policy
and an action plan has been developed and adopted by the Technical Working
Group (TWG) on Migration to facilitate the implementation of the policy which
is spearheaded by the National Commission of Refugees, Migrants and Internally
Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), the focal agency for coordinating all themes of
migration and the implementation of all the contents of the policy. The draft
National Migration Policy has been presented to the federal Executive Council
in December 2013 and still awaits
adoption. The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and
Internally Displaced Persons and members of the TWG will be supported by the
project to implement the policy through pilot projects.
Workshop Facilitation:
An expert knowledgeable about policy and project development
will be invited to facilitate the National workshop by guiding discussions
which will focus on identifying thematic areas within the action plan that will
be developed into pilot activities to be implemented. The expert will be
expected to go through steps of proposal development and project
implementation. Thematic Action Plans which are drawn directly from the
Implementation Plan of the draft National Migration Policy. The process will
involve active stakeholder participation, presentation of professional notes
and papers, facilitation of sessions, guidance of discussion in thematic focal
groups and plenary consultations, report writing, development of concise
concept notes and action plans etc. Proposed activities must contribute to
better management of migration in Nigeria.
The Federal Ministry of Education has drawn their action
plan from the draft National Migration Policy Action plan will be invited to
present their experience on implementing the work plan and to share best
practices.
Objectives of the Workshop
The overall objective of the four day National Planning
Workshop is to bring together relevant stakeholders of the Technical Working
Group on Migration and Development to identify common thematic areas within the
plan of action of the draft national migration policy they could jointly
address and develop project proposals which will enhance the integration of
migration into national development and poverty reduction strategies through
their implementation. The workshop will contribute to a better understanding
amongst stakeholders on the importance of coherency in migration management and
the development of project proposals.
Participants
The workshop will bring together relevant TWG members
comprising of representatives from: Federal Ministry of Labour and
Productivity, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally
Displaced Persons, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigerian National Volunteer
Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Population commission, National
Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Youth Development,
Central Bank of Nigeria, and National Planning Commission among many others.
Methodology
i. The assignment will comprise of two phases: (i) Drafting
a plan of the workshop and (ii) delivering of a project proposal development
training and assisting the stakeholders to produce three project proposals.
ii. Hold briefing with the IOM focal team to finalize plans
for National planning workshop
Duration
The maximum period of the contract will be 7 working days.
Deliverables
The expert will be required to:
Present a training plan including a clear methodology and
approach to be used during the planning workshop and train the TWG on how to
develop project proposal.
Facilitate guided group work discussions and assist the
stakeholders to prepare five proposals indicating a budget and work plan for
implementation.
Prepare a training report.
Management and Supervision:
Management and supervision of progress and activities under
this consultancy shall be carried out by the International Organization for
Migration Abuja. The expert shall deliver the training plan to the
International Organization for Migration for approval, in accordance with the
agreed format.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Education
A Masters degree in Political or Social Sciences,
Development studies, Communications, Migration or related field from an
accredited academic institution with 10 years of relevant professional
experience or a Bachelor degree in the above fields with 12 years of relevant
professional working experience.
• Experience in the field of Migration including policy
making and policy dialogue.
• Experience in project development, implementation and
management
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and
written)
Proven experience in designing training programmes and
facilitating workshops.
Experience working with government officials of appropriate
level on matters related to substantive migration issues
Experience in framing migration issues in national, global
and political context with knowledge of migration context in Nigeria.
Candidates are also expected to propose a daily rate for
consultancy fee which should be verifiable.
Experience in the field of migration, including in
policymaking, policy dialogue, international diplomacy and/or multilateral
cooperation;
Consultancy for the Development of a Marketing Strategy to
Underline Possibilities of Organized Labour Migration from Nigeria
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
Nigeria has a long history of migration. The 2009 Nigeria
Migration Profile indicates that Nigeria is an important country of destination
and origin for migrants. While West Africans alone constitute about 74% of
immigrants, a significant population of Nigerians emigrate to the United
States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and other parts of the world in search
of employment and better living conditions. Current best estimates indicate
that 5 million Nigerians live abroad[1]. One specific feature of the Nigerian
labour migration is that it is largely irregular in contrast to the
much-desired legal migration, thus resulting in unfavourable consequences for
the country, migrants and their families, and the destination countries[2].
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity (FMLP) has
demonstrated interest in the management of labour migration by establishing the
International Labour Migration Desk (ILMD) in 2004. The Desk is charged with
the responsibility to manage and regulate labour migration; strengthen
institutional coordination and collaboration with relevant agencies dealing
with labour migration; upgrade the national electronic public employment
service platform – NELEX to evolve into a labour market observatory system and
a database for monitoring migration flows; ensure decent treatment of migrant
workers and optimize the benefits of labour migration to development while
mitigating its adverse effects.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is
currently implementing a European Union funded project “Promoting Better
Management of Migration in Nigeria” with the overall objective to enhance the
capacity of the government of Nigeria to manage migration in order to maximize
its development potential. Working with FMLP, the project aims to strengthen
bilateral dialogue and cooperation on labour migration between Nigeria and
countries of origin and destination with the aim of promoting organized and
legal labour migration through bilateral labour migration agreements.
To achieve this, the government will need to organize
multilateral dialogue meetings on labour migration and if possible high level
missions to selected countries of destination if applicable. So far, Nigeria
has no bilateral labour migration agreements with host countries to regulate
the mobility of its citizens. Given that labour migration is primarily
demand-driven, Nigeria would need to seek out prospective employers amidst the
competition from labour supplying countries within the international labour
market.
The development of a marketing strategy that underlines
possibilities of organized labour migration from Nigeria is crucial for
determining possibilities of overseas employment. After targeting the possible
countries for labour migration, it is also very important to assess the
competitive demands of the market as well as the supply of workers. The
marketing strategy would therefore match the supply of Nigerian workers to
prospective demand for specific skills for possible overseas employment.
Objective of the Consultancy
To develop a marketing strategy to underline possibilities
of organized labour migration from Nigeria to foreign labour seeking countries.
Specific Activities to be Performed
1) Assess the international labour market to ascertain
market demand prospects for Nigerian workers highlighting the occupation and
industries having labour shortages, the desired level of experience and
qualifications of labour needed.
2) Establish Nigeria’s capacity to supply the needed labour
by assessing the country’s labour market to determine the available
semi-skilled and skilled labour for possible overseas employment.
3) Elaborate Nigeria’s labour migration facilitation scheme
that is the system of recruitment, pre-employment orientation, medical
examination, workers’ documentation, emigration regulations of skilled and
semi-skilled labour, and re-admission plans and procedures.
4) Uncover the labour and immigration rules and regulations
of each identified labour seeking country.
5) For each identified labour seeking country, uncover the
relevant stakeholders and the role of each stakeholder in overseas employment.
6) Evaluate the macro-environment – social, economic,
cultural, political, legal, foreign labour recruitment trends, competitors that
will potentially impinge on the success of overseas employment of Nigerian
workers in each identified country.
7) Present the marketing strategy to stakeholders; when
advised.
Proposed Method
Following is a draft outline of a suggested methodology and
time allocation.Action Days Planning Development and presentation of plan of
work to IOM 2 Meetings with relevant experts or surveys Interviews with foreign
missions in Nigeria, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Nigerian diplomatic
missions abroad, Ministry of Labour and Productivity, markets research and
surveys. 15 Draft Produce draft marketing strategy 3 Review of draft
Presentation, review and update of draft marketing strategy to stakeholders 2
Final Report Preparation and presentation of final marketing strategy to IOM
and FMLP 3
Expected Output
i. The expert is expected to present a Draft Marketing
Strategy to IOM and FMLP for review and validation.
ii. A Final Marketing Strategy will be submitted to IOM
after incorporating all salient contributions from IOM and FMLP.
iii. All documents are to be submitted in electronic format.
REQUIREMENT
A typed version of the final report between 50 and 100
pages, giving a clear and comprehensive marketing strategy for Nigeria
vis-à-vis the objectives of the consultancy. The following annexes should be
attached to the final report:
i. All notes from meetings
ii. All notes from interviews
iii. All data and references consulted
iv. Any other material that is relevant to the strategy.
Duration
The Expert will be expected to work for an overall period of
twenty-five (25) working days. The period is inclusive of any travels
associated with the consultancy. It is assumed that the preparation of plan of
action and final activity reports will be carried out in the Expert’s place of
residence, if applicable.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Expert will be expected to have the following minimum
competencies and expertise: completed an advanced university degree in
marketing, business administration or related field;
b) knowledgeable and experienced in conducting qualitative
and/or quantitative research to develop evidence-based strategies; c) possess
strong knowledge of labour migration issues and international labour markets;
d) possess awareness and commitment to cultural diversity and migration issues;
e) possess strong conceptual and analytical skills; f)
possess strong consensus building skills;
g) excellent verbal and written communications skills, and
demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders; h) excellent
skills in the use of Microsoft Office packages, internet, as well as strong
research skills.
Feasibility Study on the Establishment of Labour Migration
Attachés in Principal Countries of Destination.
BACKGROUND
Established in 1951, the International Organization for
Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with governmental, inter-governmental and
non-governmental partners on issues related to migration. IOM is dedicated to
promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by
providing services and advice to governments.
IOM in Nigeria is currently implementing the European Union
funded project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”.The
overall objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government
of Nigeria to manage migration in order to maximize its development potential.
The specific objectives are to improve the governance of migration through the
use of evidence-based instruments, strengthen national capacity to manage
organized labor migration, mobilize Diaspora for national development and
strengthen national capacity to deter irregular migration.
The Government of Nigeria established the International
Labour Migration Desk (ILMD) in 2004 within the Federal Ministry of Labour and
Productivity (FMLP) with the mandate to amongst other things, manage labour
migration in and out of Nigeria. IOM is working with FMLP as a key partner in
the realization of the goals of the project, which is to strengthen the legal
and policy framework for organized labour migration and improve its capacity to
manage labour migration.
Rationale
Recent statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics puts
the unemployment rate at 24% of the estimated 170 million Nigerians[1]. The
daunting challenges associated with unemployment amongst other typical factors
encourage many Nigerians to migrate to other countries in search of better
livelihood. As at 2009, approximately 5 million Nigerians are spread over the
United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, the West-African
region and many other countries[2]. As a result, Nigeria presently has a
flourishing Diaspora community, which can contribute to national development if
effectively engaged. The World Bank puts remittances to Nigeria at USD21
billion in 2013[3].
Although labour migration increases access to employment
opportunities and financial benefits amongst others, the human, economic and
social costs of migration are enormous. Hitherto, the absence of legal
framework to protect labour migrants encouraged laissez-faire emigration system
in Nigeria. Labour migration has implications for policy strategies, not only
in addressing the undesirable effects of migration such as brain drain and
waste but also in ensuring the protection and respect for the rights and interests
of migrants from the point of departure, transit and destination countries.
Migrant-centered measures are necessary to address the challenges and
aspirations of migrants as they evolve.
Combating the challenges of labour migration has been a priority
for Nigeria. A National Labour Migration Policy has been developed to govern
labour migration management. The policy stipulates measures to protect the
rights of migrant workers; identify and promote labour market linkages; and
curb the emigration of nationals through the promotion of government-led
entrepreneurship and employment strategies. On June 19, 1967, Nigeria ratified
the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations[4]. Article 7 to 11 of the
Convention governs the appointment of attachés. Likewise, the 1999 Constitution
of Nigeria provides for diplomatic representation[5] abroad. Despite the
population of Nigerians abroad, Nigeria has only one labour attaché assigned to
its mission in Geneva. Labour attachés have a multifaceted role of i.) Protecting
the rights of workers; ii.) Identifying decent jobs for nationals; and iii.)
Promoting cordial relationships between Nigeria and the host country by
ensuring that the systems and policies in place are genuinely a ‘win-win-win’
for the migrant, origin and host countries.
In addition to the consular support services for migrant
workers at destination countries, inter-state cooperation is essential in
sustaining organized labour migration and reducing irregular mobility. If
assigned to Nigerian diplomatic missions, Labour attachés would strengthen
bilateral dialogue and cooperation on labour migration between Nigeria and
other countries of origin and destination with the aim of promoting organized
and legal labour migration through bilateral labour migration agreements.
Therefore, there is need to conduct a study to assess the feasibility of
establishing labour migration attachés in Nigerian diplomatic missions in the
principal countries of destination.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY
To conduct a study to assess the feasibility of establishing
labour attachés in Nigerian diplomatic missions in principal countries of
destination vis: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy and South Africa;
with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation. The study will inform the
Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity’s decision on posting labour
attachés to the listed countries.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The study is expected to:
• Provide an in depth analysis of Nigeria labour migrants in
each country to determine the justification of posting a Labour Attaché to each
country. The study should present its findings, evaluation criteria and
recommendation of destination countries ranked in order of importance.
• Objectively and rationally, uncover the Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that may potentially affect the outcome
of establishing a Labour Attaché in each country.
• Outline the legal requirement and obligations of a Labour
Attaché in each country.
• Present start up requirement and detailed financial
implications of posting a Labour Attaché to each country.
• Outline the prospects, anticipated benefits and risks
associated with assigning a Labour Attaché to each country.
• The study should identify alternative approaches to
posting Labour Attaché to achieve the desire results of strengthening bilateral
cooperation and provision of support services to Nigeria migrant workers in
destination countries.
• Assess the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity’s
institutional capacity, resources, commitment and that of other stakeholders
such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to sustain Labour Attachés in the
destination countries.
Methodology
The methodology to be adopted in this study will include,
but not necessarily limited to the following: (i) desk study of available
literature relevant to the deliverables; (ii) in depth review of qualitative
and quantitative data collected from the countries diplomatic missions in
Nigeria, the Nigerian diplomatic missions in the countries and the Nigeria
Immigration Service.
Expected Output
• Within 7 days of commencement of the assignment, the
expert is expected to submit an Inception Report presenting a comprehensive
analysis of the geographical spread as well as the category of Nigerian
migrants in the destination countries under consideration and a review of
relevant legal documents of Nigeria and the destination countries.
• The inception report will also comprehensively detail the
methodology and work plan that will be applied in undertaking the assignment.
• The expert will present a Draft Feasibility Study to IOM
and FMLP for review and validation.
• A Final Feasibility Study Report will be submitted to IOM
after incorporating all salient contributions from IOM and FMLP.
• All documents are to be submitted in electronic format.
REQUIREMENT
A typed version of the final report between 50 and 100
pages, giving a clear and comprehensive output in line with the objectives of
the consultancy. The following annexes should be attached to the final report:
i. All notes from meetings
ii. All notes from interviews
iii. All data and references consulted
iv. Any other material that is relevant to the study.
DurationThe Expert will be expected to work for an overall
period of twenty (20) working days. The period is inclusive of any travels
associated with the consultancy. It is assumed that the preparation of
inception and final activity reports will be carried out in the expert’s
country of residence, if applicable.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Expert will be expected to have the following minimum
competencies and expertise: a.) completed an advanced university degree in
Social Science, Entrepreneurship Development or related field; b) knowledgeable
and experienced in programme or project design and management, feasibility
studies and value chain analysis; c) experience working with the public sector,
d) possess strong knowledge of labour migration issues and international labour
markets; e) possess awareness and commitment to cultural diversity and
migration issues; f) possess strong conceptual and analytical skills; f)
possess strong consensus building skills. h) the candidate must be
result-oriented and possess the ability to deliver on time; i) excellent verbal
and written communications skills, and demonstrated experience working with a
variety of stakeholders; j) excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office
packages, internet, as well as strong research skills.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit
their applications to email address iomnigeriahr@iom.int
on or before 03 October 2014.
In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM
only accepts applications with Curriculum Vitae (CV), detailed work plan and a
cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application,
addressed to The Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration
(IOM)and with a subject line Feasibility Study on the Establishment of Labour
Migration Attachés in Principal Countries of Destination.
All applications should include a functional e-mail address
and mobile number (s). Please note that only applications sent by email will be
accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates are also expected to propose a daily rate for
consultancy fee which should be verifiable.
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