Project Context and Scope:
This consultancy will be undertaken within the framework of the project titled \"Strengthening Return, Readmission and Reintegration Interventions in Iraq\" The project aim to strengthen return, readmission and reintegration processes and systems in Iraq and host countries to ensure returnees will make fully informed decisions about their return and reintegration process. Specifically, the consultancy will contribute to achieving Activity 3.4.1: Supporting GoI & KRG Officials in Developing Policy Papers to Incentivize Private Sector Hiring of Returnees from Abroad and Potential Migrants involves developing detailed policy papers that propose incentives for private sector actors to hire returnees from abroad and individuals at risk of irregular migration (potential migrants). This activity will include mechanisms such as tax incentives, wage subsidies, and access to vocational training schemes for employers. The goal is to create an enabling environment for private sector participation in reintegration efforts of the returnee from abroad.
Organization Department,
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Migration Management Division, and the direct supervision of the National Program Officer (MMU).
Inception report & detailed work plan, a comprehensive report outlining the consultant's understanding of the assignment, a detailed methodology for leveraging findings from output 3.3, a proposed framework/structure for the policy papers, and a strategy for stakeholder consultations (including identified key interviewees/groups). By end of Aug Undertake a mapping report including gaps and needs analysis of existing private sector engagement & existing incentives. By end of Sep First draft of policy papers on private sector incentives, a comprehensive first draft of the policy papers, labor shortage assessment, proposing concrete incentive mechanisms for private sector hiring of returnees from abroad and potential migrants. this draft should incorporate findings from the mapping exercise and preliminary analysis of relevant national and international best practices. By end of Oct Provide training and developing standardized guidelines to improve access to employment for returnees and potential migrants in Federal Iraq and KRI. By end of Nov Final policy papers & comprehensive stakeholder engagement report, the final, high-quality policy papers, fully incorporating all agreed-upon revisions and ready for official submission to relevant government entities. this must be accompanied by a comprehensive \"stakeholder engagement report\" detailing the entire consultation process, key insights, recommendations for future engagement, and a clear outline of how the papers contribute to creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in reintegration efforts. By end of Dec Support other tasks related to the returnee & potential migrants; until end of december.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
31 August: Availability and quality of report & detailed work plan. 30 September: Availability of undertake a mapping report including gaps and needs analysis of existing private sector engagement & existing incentives. 31 October: First draft of policy papers on private sector incentives 30 November: Provide training and developing standardized guidelines to improve access to employment for returnees and potential migrants in Federal Iraq and KRI 31 December: Final policy papers & comprehensive stakeholder engagement report. Monthly consultancy deliverable reports approved by the direct supervisor
Education
Master’s degree in Economics, Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of experience.Experience
Experience working in an international environment; Experience in providing technical expertise to governments on sensitive subject matters; Experience analysing and formulating policy and recommendations to international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies; Proven record of good professional relationships with governmental authorities, national, regional, and international institutions as well as civil society actorsSkills
Extensive knowledge of migration issues, especially return, readmission and reintegration Sound understanding of international cooperation dynamics in the field of migration management Excellent drafting and analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skillsLanguages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. For this position, fluency in English, and Arabic are required (oral and written).
Travel required (Yes/NO)
Yes
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