[Hiring] International Consultant to Support the Continental Stocktaking Consultation @IOM

Role Description

The consultant will support the Continental Stocktaking Consultation on the Implementation of the 2012 Global African Diaspora Summit Declaration. This includes:

• Preparatory engagement ahead of the virtual consultation.
• Post-consultation information gathering, analysis, validation, and finalization of reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s in social sciences, development studies, international relations, migration studies, public policy, African studies, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting stocktaking exercises, assessments, reviews, research, or similar analytical assignments.
• Experience in conducting consultations and gathering information from government institutions and other stakeholders, preferably across multiple African countries.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources into clear and concise reports.
• Experience in facilitating workshops, consultations, or multi-stakeholder meetings.
• Knowledge and understanding of African Union structures, policies, and frameworks, particularly those relating to diaspora engagement, migration, and development.
• Familiarity with the 2012 Global African Diaspora Summit and/or the GADS Declaration and the Migration Policy Framework and Action Plan.
• Experience working with the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, Member States, UN agencies, or other regional/international organizations.
• Expertise and/or professional experience in the African context, preferably with experience engaging African governments and diaspora institutions.

Requirements

• Conduct preliminary virtual introductory meetings with designated focal points of AU Member States.
• Review relevant documentation relating to the 2012 GADS Declaration and Programme of Action.
• Facilitate the virtual Continental Stocktaking Consultation.
• Gather and analyze relevant information through desk review and consultations.
• Prepare a draft Continental Stocktaking Report outlining progress and recommendations.
• Finalize the Continental Stocktaking Report and Workshop/Consultation Report.

Benefits

• All-inclusive consultancy fee within the range of USD 15,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Payment will be made in two installments based on deliverables.

Company Description

The consultant will work under the overall guidance of AU-CIDO and IOM SLO, maintaining regular communication with designated focal points from both organizations.