Niger: Consultant - Local Development and DDR North Niger

Position Title : Consultant - Local Development and DDR North Niger
Duty Station : Niamey, Niger
Classification : Consultant, Grade OTHE
Type of Appointment : Consultant, 2 months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 01 March 2017

Reference Code: CON 2017/07

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.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of MRRM program manager and the overall supervision of the IOM
Chief of Mission, the consultant will work mainly on two axes: (i) draft a feasibility and
implementation strategy of the Agadez regional development plan (PDR) for 2016-2020
covering the Bilma-Dirkou-Séguedine corridor in the extreme northern region of Niger (ii) in the
target area, identify possible economic alternatives for migrants smugglers.

The consultancy will last five weeks: three weeks in the field - one week in Niamey and two
weeks in Agadez region to consult with local actors - and two weeks to draft the final report.
The above-mentioned activities are part of the MIRAA project, financed by the Dutch
government. The project aims to contribute to the strengthening of the Government
management and governance of migration and to ensure the protection of migrants in an area
with limited humanitarian presence.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Draft a feasibility and implementation strategy of the Agadez Regional Development Plan
   (PDR) for 2016-2020 covering the Bilma-Dirkou-Séguedine corridor.
2. Identify and analyze the economic activities that can provide actual alternatives to migrant
   smugglers involved in migrants smuggling activities in the Bilma-Dirkou-Séguedine corridor;
3. Identify the obstacles and opportunities labor market in the target area. Include the role of
   cultural and informal rules (gender or disability) in the target area;
4. Identify the technical skills demanded on the labor market and determine the smugglers’
   capacities focusing on education, technical skills and assets;
5. Map the actors present in the target area (government agencies, NGOs, OI/UN, private
   sector, diaspora) and ongoing activities/project in order to identify possible synergies; and
6. Draft a final written report including all the above mentioned aspects, recommendations and
   conclusions.
   Deliverables - Date
   • First draft for the Agadez PDR’s feasibility and implementation strategy - After 2 weeks
   • First draft of the analyses on economic alternatives for smugglers in the
   Bilma-Dirkou-Seguedine corridor-After 3 weeks
   • Second version including IOM’s comments - After 4 weeks
   • Final report - End of contract
   Required Qualifications and Experience:
   Education
   • University degree in political sciences, economy, internationals relations.
   Experience
   • Ten years of experience in implementation of development projects, vocational training and
   support to local economy
   • Experience in DDR – Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration and support to
   micro-enterprises and capacity building in developing countries.
   Languages
   Fluency in English and French is required.
   Desirable Competencies:
   Behavioral
   • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
   • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
   • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
   • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
   • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
   • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
   stakeholders;
   • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
   responsibility;
   • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
   • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
   perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
   • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
   • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
   of IOM.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 01 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 20.02.2017 to 01.03.2017