Consultant (Developing Roadmap for Market Exploration)

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
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Occupational Groups:
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Scientist and Researcher
- Innovations for Sustainable Development
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Job Description

Project Context and Scope

This consultancy seeks to develop a strategic and actionable roadmap to support MoEWOE and key stakeholders in successfully expanding into new destination countries or sectors, thereby enhancing overseas employment opportunities for Bangladeshi labour migrants.

The proposed roadmap will develop an outline for comprehensive studies and analyses, assessment of labour demand, skills gaps, and migration trends and so on for enabling Government of Bangladesh, recruitment agencies, and migrants themselves to make informed decisions. This roadmap will lay the foundation for generating methods for matching migrant skills with market needs, identifying emerging employment opportunities, and so on.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is supporting the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) to develop a roadmap for market exploration for labour migration. This is being undertaken through the project ‘Strengthened Service Delivery Systems for Improved Migration Management and Sustainable Reintegration’ , implemented by IOM and funded by European Union (EU).

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Prottasha II -Strengthened Service Delivery Systems for Improved Migration Management and Sustainable Reintegration

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

First deliverable – Inception report detailing the work plan and methodology - First instalment payment (10% of overall contract value) - Deliverable by email within 1 week after the signing of the agreement/issuing of the PO
Second deliverable – Situational analysis report on current and potential market expansion within 3 weeks of signing the agreement.
Third deliverable – Draft road map outlining opportunities, strategies, and recommendations for market expansion within 5 weeks of signing the agreement. Forth Deliverable- Finalized road map report reflecting feedback from MoEWOE and stakeholders within 6 weeks of signing the agreement.
Final deliverable – Submit final Road Map (no less than 25% of overall contract value) -within 6 weeks of signing the agreement.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Develop a set of indictors for labour market dynamics and other factors to form the basis for situation analysis.

• Propose a set of tools, indicators and approach (labour market surveys and so on) to use various analytical techniques for assessments and forecasting

• Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations with the guidance of MoEWOE and its related agencies for inputs on the roadmap.

• Develop a structured roadmap with short-, medium-, and long-term strategies including templates/tools (including digital forecasting)/indicators for successful expansion into new destination countries or sectors in existing markets.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in social science with relevant experience in research

Experience

• Experience international migration, market research, or policy analysis

• Familiarity with Bangladeshi migration context is highly desirable

Skills

Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Languages

Proficient in both English and Bengali

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

Proficient in both English and Bengali

Submission:

Each Submission must Include the Following: (Please ensure the attachment is in a single PDF file and the total size does not exceed 8 MB)

Technical Proposal with detailed methodology, tools and work plan.
Financial Proposal List all costs (including VAT) associated with the assignments.
Consultant (Individual) Profile: The CV of the expert including records on past experience in similar assignments and name of the references.

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.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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Job info

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

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