Consultant (Labour Migration Specialist)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for  a Consultant (Labour Migration Specialist), according to the terms of reference below:

 

I. Position Information

Reference No: Position title: Duty station: Type & duration of Contract:		SVN/ID10/2014/035 Consultant (Labour Migration Specialist) Jakarta Consultancy Contract, 3 months
Organizational unit: Preferred starting date:		Counter Trafficking / Labour Migration Unit 01 April 2014
II. Nature of the consultancy   To conduct a feasibility study assessing existing information and referral service infrastructure in Indonesia and identifying effective mechanism to establish a Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Indonesia.    Objective: The objective of the project is to improve regular and safe migration flows by contributing towards better labour migration management capacities of the four target countries – i.e. Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal and the Philippines.    Target:  the project is expected to (a) Improve the capacity of target countries’ government and private recruitment agencies to effectively carry out recruitment monitoring; (b) Enhance dialogue between countries of origin, transit and destination to promote safe and orderly migration that protects women and men migrant workers; (c)              Increase the capacity of target countries to match labour demand with available supply provided by national employment services and accredited reliable intermediation private agencies; and (d) Promote access to information for potential, current migrants and migrant source communities.   IOM has successfully set up Migrant Resource Centres’ (MRCs) in seven countries of origin. Based on the recommendation of the Colombo Process Member States, IOM Indonesia is conducting a feasibility assessment to detail how an MRC could be introduced in Indonesia ensuring best access to potential migrants, their families, current and returning migrants. MRCs have shown great potential to render information and services much more accessible, in a more convenient way to migrants, their families and other stakeholders (media, civil society, governments), particularly at the grassroots level.  MRC’s are and can be potentially significant as an alternative facility in cascading down the services of national government agencies.    III.   IOM Project to which the Consultancy is contributing   This assignment will contribute to IOM project: “Strengthening migration management capacities in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal and the Philippines for replication in other Colombo Process Member States.” The project is funded by the European Commission under its Thematic Programme of Cooperation with Third Countries on Migration Asylum   IV.   Tasks to be performed under this contract:   Under the direct supervision of the IOM Indonesia Labour Migration and Counter-Trafficking National Coordinator, the Labour Migration Specialist will be responsible to conduct the following assignment:   a)      Conduct feasibility study through review of existing reports/documents/regulations, interview and focus group discussion with all related government and non-government agencies personnel, and information gathering among the potential and returned migrant populations in order to assess the existing information and referral service infrastructure in Indonesia and to determine effective mechanism to established a Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Indonesia, including the potential to host the MRC in existing government facilities. b)     Present the findings of the feasibility study report to IOM, relevant government project partners (i.e. BNP2TKI and KEMENAKERTRANS) and other related partners. c)      Finalize assessment report based on feedback gathered from IOM, relevant government project partners (i.e. BNP2TKI and KEMENAKERTRANS) and other related partners.   V. Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment   The end products expected to be delivered by the Labour Migration Specialist will be (in English), as follows: a)      One feasibility study report on Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) b)     Four reports of field visit: Bandung, West Java Province; Surabaya, East Java Province; Semarang, Central Java Province; and DKI Jakarta.   VI.   Realistic delivery dates and details as to how the work must be delivered.   -          Duration of the consultancy: maximum 3 months -          Starting date: 1st April 2014   The Labour Migration Specialist will determine his/her final work schedule at the beginning of the assignment with the approval of IOM Indonesia National Project Coordinator for Counter-Trafficking and Labour Migration. The work schedule will set up clear deadlines for the completion of each expected deliverables. The Final work schedule developed will be as an addendum of this TOR.   VII.      Performance indicators for evaluation of results (value of services rendered in relation to their cost).   The quality, targeted and detailed of the work performed as established in above as well as compliance with contracted delivery dates.   VIII.    Remuneration and Term of Payment.   The Labour Migration Specialist will receive a competitive consultancy fee which will be paid to the bank account indicated by the Labour Migration Specialist in the following instalments:   a)      The first instalment in the amount of 20% of the consultancy fee shall be paid upon signing of the contract b)     The second instalment in the amount of 25% of the consultancy fee shall be paid upon submission and approval by IOM of field visit reports (four reports).       c)      The third instalment in the amount of 25% of the total fee shall be paid upon the finding is being presented to IOM, relevant government project partners (i.e. BNP2TKI and KEMENAKERTRANS) and other related partners. d)     The fourth instalment in the amount of 30% of the total fee shall be paid upon submission and approval by IOM of finalized feasibility report.     IX.   Reporting Lines [Type of supervision that will be provided]   The Labour Migration Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the IOM Indonesia National Project Coordinator (NPC) for Counter-Trafficking and Labour Migration. As work progresses, the Labour Migration Specialist will share expected delivery results with the NPC for review. The IOM NPC will ensure to provide timely comments to the consultant’s work and address any Consultant’s request (i.e. additional information, government contacts, etc.).   IOM Indonesia Labour Migration and Counter-Trafficking Unit will assist the Labour Migration Specialist in: Sharing any existing IOM materials relevant to the subject matter; Arranging meetings and field visits as requested by the Consultant; Assisting in conducting interviews with government and non-government interlocutors; Providing logistics support for the workshops, any travel and accommodation bookings required for field visits. If needed, IOM will separately make available office space to the Labour Migration Specialist during the assignment period     X.      Consultant’s Work Place   The Labour Migration Specialist is expected to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, and undertake duty travel as needed for the assignment     XI.   Qualifications or Specialized knowledge/experiences required   The Labour Migration Specialist should : Have a minimum Master degree (or equivalent advanced university degree) in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Management and/or Law, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Have extensive experience in conducting capacity assessment. Especially the candidate should have a good command of data collection and interviewing techniques. Have a thorough understanding of issues pertaining to labour migration, particularly the Indonesian labour migration context.  Have strong analytical, verbal, and report writing skills in English. Advanced level of Indonesian language is preferable. Be willing to undertake in-country travel related to the assignment. Experience in working with relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions and senior representatives in charge of labour migration policy and implementation in Indonesia would be a distinct advantage as well as previous experience working in an international organization

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Interested applicants must submit :

 

a)      A letter of interest (1 page max.), clearly specify suitability and availability date,

b)     Curriculum vitae. Applicants should clearly indicate information on previous assessment work and/or experience in developing handbook/SOP materials, including historical consultancy fee and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

c)      Samples of previous reports or handbook/SOP completed Detailed curriculum vitae,

 

 

Application shall be submitted by e-mail to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int, indicating the reference code above (SVN/ID10/2014/035)  as subject, The deadline for applications is 28 March 2014.

 

 

Only applicant who meet the above qualification will be short-listed