JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Organization Background
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a related organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:
1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility.
2. Advance understanding of migration issues.
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration.
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

Key Responsibilities

Category A Consultant: Responsibility

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Inception Report & Work Plan

Submit a detailed inception report with methodology, stakeholder mapping, data collection tools, and a workplan.

• Document Review & Desk Analysis

Analyze the contents in the BLMA and related implementation frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs) , Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), and government circulars; Review relevant IOM and partner reports, migration statistics, and audit reports.

• Stakeholder Consultations and data collection

Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions with:

1. Government officials (Kenya, UK, Saudi Arabia)
2. Private Recruitment Agencies
3. Migrant workers (current and returnees)
4. Civil society organizations and trade unions
5. Employers Federation
6. Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
7. Diaspora associations

• Analysis & Validation

1. Analyze data using qualitative and quantitative methods.
2. Hold a stakeholder validation workshop to review findings and recommendations.

• Final Report and Policy Briefs

1. Submit a comprehensive final report detailing the findings, gaps, good practices, and practical recommendations.
2. Prepare two policy briefs (one per BLMA) summarizing key insights.

• Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results

1. Delivery of an approved inception report and workplan within the first two weeks.
2. Completion of at KIIs and FGDs across relevant stakeholders.
3. Development of survey and interview tools aligned with IOM standards.
4. Delivery of a validation workshop and integration of feedback.
5. Submission of high-quality final report and two policy briefs in line with agreed timelines.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience, and/or Skills Required

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, International Relations, Labour Studies, Development Studies, Economics and Public Policy, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience conducting labour migration assessments, international labour standards implementation, or bilateral labour cooperation evaluations.
• Familiarity with Kenya’s labour migration context, and bilateral labour migration agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute complex assessments with multi-stakeholder involvement.
• Strong writing, research, data collection, and analysis skills, including the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Fluency in English and Swahili; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Travel Requirements

The LMD team may be required to travel within Kenya subject to (security, and health considerations) for data collection or validation workshops. Domestic travel will be necessary to engage with county officials, returnees, and local CSOs.

Interested candidates are required to submit the following:

• An Application/Cover Letter and an updated resume/curriculum vitae
• Copies of Certificates and Testimonials