Location:

Conakry, Guinea
Salary:

$0 - $9,600 / YEAR
Job type:

INTERN
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Research and Data
Deadline:

28/08/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Reference Number : GN10-CFA-2025-011
Job Title : International Consultancy the Study on Child Mobility in Guinea
Location : Conakry, Republic of Guinea with field travels to Conakry, Boké,
Labé, Kankan, Mamou, Koundara, Siguiri et N”Zérékoré.
Classification : Consultant
Type of assignment : Consultancy Type B
Estimated start date : As soon as possible
Duration of the consultation : Three (03) Months Non-renewable
Deadline/Closing date : 27 August 2025

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a four (3) instalment payment basis:

The consultancy aims to deliver the following:

First Deliverable: Propose a methodology and data collection tools for carrying out the study and collecting the data (First instalment payment 30% by 17 September 2025)

Second Deliverable: Data analysis and writing of the mid-term report summarizing the progress of the study and making available a preliminary version of the study (Second instalment payment 50% by 17 October 2025).

Third Deliverable: finalization and layout of the study for publication, organization of validation and presentation workshops, and printing and distribution of copies to stakeholders (Third instalment payment 20% by 16 November 2025).

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Objective of the First Deliverable: To develop a robust methodology and data collection tools adapted to the Guinean context for documenting and analyzing child mobility, while systematically collecting data in the field.

3.2. Objective of the Second Deliverable: To analyze the data collected and produce a detailed progress report that synthesizes the study”s progress and presents a preliminary version of the results on child mobility in Guinea.

3.3. Objective of the Third Deliverable: Finalize the study in its final version ready for publication, organize validation and presentation workshops with stakeholders, and ensure printing and distribution of copies to relevant actors to maximize the impact and ownership of the recommendations.

Data collection:

Conduct primary and secondary research to gather data on child mobility, push and pull factors, and migration trends in targeted regions of Guinea.
Analyze child mobility patterns and their effects on child protection and community development, with a particular focus on areas at risk of exploitation and trafficking.
Engage families, communities, local authorities, child protection organizations and key stakeholders to collect relevant data.

b. Analysis:

Identify trends, risks, and challenges related to child mobility.
Assess the effectiveness of existing protection mechanisms and their alignment with the needs of mobile children.
Examine the impact of children”s mobility on their well-being, education, and development.

c. Preparation:

Develop an agenda and presentation materials for workshops based on study findings.
Coordinate logistics including venues, invitations, and materials.

d. Reporting (Final report approved by the Program Manager at the end of the consultancy):

Prepare a full report with conclusions and recommendations.
Include perspectives for improving the protection and socio-economic integration of mobile children and their families.
Provide specific recommendations based on the analysis to reduce child exploitation and trafficking.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the workshops and gather feedback from participants for improvements.
Propose recommendations for future action based on workshop discussions.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in social and political sciences, Migration studies, Business, Economics, Statistics or related field.

Skills

Technical expertise in assessing issues of migration and development, youth employment, and the ability to draw strong and valid conclusions.
Sound knowledge of initiatives relating to migration and development in Guinea or another country from the West Africa region is a distinct advantage.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and competence in basic IT packages including PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel and the internet.
Excellent Knowledge of French and English.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of a local language is an advantage

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

The consultant may be expected to travel to Guinea (Office location) and within the countries.
IOM will bear the costs of all travel on duty in line with IN/6 Travel Policy.

Other:

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.

Note

The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality. The consultant will be responsible for following IOM writing guidelines and the latest glossaries in all given assignments for accurate translation.

IOM is an intergovernmental organization, and as such is exempted of all taxes in the Philippines. Therefore, it is not obligated to retain any taxes that should be owed to the Government of the Philippines as part of the execution of this contract. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to comply with any fiscal obligations that might be applicable.

Copyright

The ownership of intellectual products developed during this project will be shared with the government entities participating in its creation, as well as IOM’s regional office. Government agencies and the cooperating agency must be warranted visibility and recognition, through the use of their logos in every document and any

other material that might be a result of these intellectual production. Applications received later or that do not specify the name of the call will not be considered.

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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