Consultancy for a Gender-Sensitive Assessment of Zimbabwe’s Social Protection Policy in the Context of Migration and Sustainable Reintegration

Harare

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Harare
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Political Affairs
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Social Affairs
- Legal - Broad
- Environment
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Migration
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DD&R)
Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

Zimbabwe being a country of origin, transit and destination for migrants, Zimbabwe is characterized by complex mixed-migration dynamics that pose both challenges and opportunities for migration management. Zimbabweans continue to move internally and across borders predominantly to South Africa in search of better livelihood opportunities, social welfare and protection. This is predominantly in response to the prevailing socio-economic dynamics, environmental changes and the rise of slow-onset hazards compelling migrants and migrant communities to seek better livelihood opportunities for survival elsewhere.

Unfortunately, significant numbers of Zimbabweans living abroad face difficulties which may include violent xenophobic treatment by host communities and job loss as host governments prioritize the national labour force over migrants. These factors frequently necessitate migrants to return as they lose the means to survive overseas. Unfortunately, difficulties in accessing social support back home is a common feature facing returned migrants and forced returnees.

In light of the above, the objective of the project is to contribute to the sustainable reintegration of Zimbabwean returnees and maximise their contribution to the development of Zimbabwe. The project aims to engage the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) and relevant stakeholders to adopt an integrated, gender-sensitive, whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to return and reintegration that enhances the social protection of returning migrants (Outcome 1). First, the project will undertake a comprehensive gender-sensitive assessment of the existing social protection policy in Zimbabwe to identify gaps in the context of migration and human mobility (Output 1.1)

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

IOM Zimbabwe, Migration Governance and Development Unit (GDU): Supporting the Return and Reintegration of Migrants Through Enhanced Inclusion into the Social Protection Framework in Zimbabwe. Implementing with technical cooperation from the Government of Zimbabwe under the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Assess the extent to which current policies integrate gender considerations, particularly in addressing the vulnerabilities of women, children, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups within migrant and returnee populations.
Identify gaps and challenges in accessing social protection services for returned migrants, including legal, institutional, and operational barriers.
Conduct stakeholder consultations with relevant government ministries, development partners, civil society organizations, migrant and returnee communities, and other key actors.
Develop recommendations to strengthen Zimbabwe’s social protection framework to ensure a more inclusive and gender-responsive approach to migration and reintegration.
Produce a comprehensive report outlining findings, policy gaps, and actionable recommendations

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultancy will be evaluated against the following indicators, for which targets will be discussed with IOM:

Timely submission of all deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
Quality and depth of the analysis in assessing gender-sensitive gaps in social protection policies.
Effectiveness of stakeholder consultations, including diversity and inclusiveness of participants.
Practicality and feasibility of recommendations provided for policy enhancement.
Level of stakeholder engagement and validation of findings in the final report.
Adherence to ethical standards and methodological rigor in data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

Education

Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience

Proven experience in conducting policy assessments, particularly in the areas of social protection, migration, and gender.
Strong understanding of migration dynamics in Zimbabwe and the Southern African region.
Demonstrated experience in gender-sensitive research and analysis.

Skills

Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
Ability to conduct stakeholder consultations and facilitate discussions.

Languages

Proficiency in written and spoken English

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

Travel requirements will be determined based on project needs

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 2 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG

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