Consultant (External Evaluation) (Ref: CON#TR/2021/35)

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Vacancy Notice Number:

CON#TR/2021/35

Position Title:

Consultant (External Evaluation)

Classification:

Consultancy Contract

Duty Station:

Ankara – Turkey

Deadline of Applications:

04 March 2021

Number of Vacant positions

1

 

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.

 
 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

 

 

 

General Functions:  

 

The 24-month project intends to provide the Government of Turkey (GoT) with technical assistance to strengthen sustainable return and reintegration mechanism for migrants seeking the option of returning voluntarily to their respective countries of origin. IOM has been working to support the GoT in strengthening Turkey's Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) mechanism by providing technical support to develop the legislative and regulatory framework, and operational capacity. IOM has the longer-term aim of contributing to a sustainable mechanism, led by the GoT, with the required resources, policy framework, infrastructure, partnerships, and technical capacity to respond to the needs of migrants in Turkey seeking to return voluntarily to their countries of origin. Furthermore, IOM has also been working closely with Turkish authorities to strengthen their capacity and understanding of AVRR through a series of direct liaison and sensitization activities in the provision of AVRR assistance.

 

Through this project, IOM aims to contribute to the further development of a structured and sustainable AVRR mechanism in Turkey led by the GoT. Specifically, this project complemented these efforts through capacity building activities aimed at enhancing capacity at local levels amongst government officials and relevant partners. In addition, regular liaison, sensitization, and coordination activities continued with the GoT, to support the broader goal of furthering the integration of the AVRR into its own structures. Moreover, it has supported the GoT’s commitment to the development of a government-led and evidence-based approach to return and reintegration in Turkey. 

 

The overall objective of the project is to continue to contribute to the Government of Turkey's efforts to strengthen a sustainable return and reintegration mechanism for migrants seeking the option of returning voluntarily to their respective countries of origin.

 

The outcomes and outputs of the project:

Outcome 1: Turkish authorities effectively applies AVRR knowledge and procedures in Turkey in line with human rights standards.

•           Output 1.1: Comprehensive and rights-based AVRR assistance is provided to irregular, stranded and vulnerable migrants in Turkey.

•           Output 1.2: Turkish authorities have increased capacity to identify, counsel and refer potential AVRR beneficiaries, including vulnerable migrants.

•           Output 1.3: Alignment with human rights standards and gender considerations is strengthened through an evaluation of AVRR practices in Turkey.

 

The project activities are:

•           Identify potential AVRR beneficiaries in close collaboration with Turkish authorities;

•           Provide in-depth counselling for AVRR beneficiaries on return options in collaboration with Turkish authorities

•           Conduct interviews with migrants in- and outside of removal centres to screen and register potential AVRR beneficiaries;

•           Provide gender-sensitive return assistance to project beneficiaries, including flight bookings and airport assistance;

•           Provide reception and onward transportation upon arrival in countries of origin, as required;

•           Provide in-cash or in-kind reintegration assistance to particularly vulnerable cases, including VoTs, UMCs and individuals with medical conditions needs (taking into account gender-sensitive needs).

•           Develop training curriculum on AVRR assistance (including identification, counselling, referral and assistance)

•           Conduct 2 training sessions on AVRR for a total of 100 staff from Government agencies

•           Conduct evaluation in collaboration with IOM offices in countries of origin and Turkish authorities

•           Prepare recommendations and evaluation report and disseminate to relevant Turkish authorities

 

 Major Duties and Responsibilities

  1. An inception report will be prepared by the evaluator and shared with the IOM team. The report should include an evaluation matrix, evaluation methodology, work plan, interview guide, and other data collection instruments to be used for the evaluation. IOM will provide templates of the Inception Report and Evaluation Matrix for reference. The evaluator may use their own format but should include all of the elements of the IOM templates.
  2. Following the field visit/data collection, the evaluator will prepare a short PowerPoint presentation of the initial findings, conclusions, and recommendations. This will be used to debrief the IOM team to identify and address any misinterpretations or gaps.
  3. A draft report will be shared with the IOM team, building on the debrief and initial feedback. The IOM team will review and provide feedback on the report. The feedback will be provided on technical aspects and not on the findings, conclusions, or recommendations. The evaluator will only make factual corrections to the report.
  4. A final report will be prepared and shared with the IOM team. IOM can provide a template for an evaluation report. The evaluator may use their own format but should include all of the IOM template elements: an executive summary, list of acronyms, introduction, evaluation context and purpose, evaluation framework and methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Annexes should include the TOR, inception report, list of documents reviewed, list of persons interviewed or consulted, and data collection instruments.
  5. The external evaluator will prepare a two-page evaluation brief to share the key findings, conclusions, and recommendations. IOM template will be provided to prepare the brief.
  6. Finally, the evaluator will prepare a draft management follow up response matrix (template to be provided by IOM) by inserting the recommendations as well as an indicative timeframe or deadline for implementation. This will later be finalized by the IOM team.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Education:

 

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Social Policy, Psychology, Sociology, and other related fields

 

Experience:

 

  • Experience in conducting at least three evaluations of large-scale projects comparable to the one to be evaluated
  • Strong background and expertise in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Excellent report writing skills

 

  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Working knowledge of Arabic and Turkish is advantageous.

 

Required Competencies

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • 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.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1

  • 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 action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

Other:

 

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, and security clearances.

 

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

 

Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only applications from candidates with a valid residence / working permit residing in Turkey will be considered. The approval of current employer (If applicable) is necessary for holding this position and advance written permission from current employer is necessary before assigned duties.

 

How to Apply:

 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application including the most recent CV with a cover letter in English with contact details (name, position, phone and e-mail details) of three references by indicating  name of the position applied with its VN number (CON#TR/2021/35) and the city applied for in the subject line of the e-mail or to IOM Birlik Mahallesi Sehit Kurbani Akboga Sok. No:24  06610, Çankaya, Ankara Turkey by the end of 04 March 2021.

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IOM

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.
With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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.
IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.
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