Open to External Candidates
Position Title : Consultant
Duty Station : Home-based with field travels in Thailand
Classification : Consultant (All-Inclusive fees of USD 20,000)
Type of Appointment : Consultancy Contract
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 4 April 2019
Reference Code : CFCV015/2019
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.
- ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 marked a major milestone for the regional economic integration agenda in ASEAN and has driven significant change in the job market and economic landscape for all countries in the region, including Thailand. It is simultaneously anticipated that the enhanced economic connectivity of neighbouring countries will render the region more vulnerable to the threats of transnational organized crime, including human trafficking and people smuggling. The Project “Supporting the Government of Thailand to improve migration and border management structures in the midst of rapid ASEAN Integration” has been borne from the knowledge that threats of people and goods smuggling aided by transnational crime networks are processes that will continue to pose challenges to the Thai Immigration Bureau (TIB) and related agencies. Such threats continue to evolve as a direct impact of the AEC facilitating greater interconnectivity, cohesion and transport links within ASEAN.
In response to the aforementioned challenges, the project proposes to conduct a rigorous, context-driven Border and Migration Management Assessment, to provide a complete overview of the migration management structure of Thailand and enable the development and delivery of productive capacity-building activities based upon identified needs and requirements. The assessment will encompass tailored recommendations for TIB and related agencies and will serve as an evidence-based platform from which pragmatic and relevant interventions will be conceptualized and implemented by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to better refine border operations and inter/intra agency cooperation to combat transnational organized crime.
The purpose of the consultancy (hereafter the ‘expert’) is to conduct the Border and Migration Management and Assessment together with IOM staff and Thai government officials responsible for migration and border management. The expert will lead the design of assessment methodology, conduct the field assessment in Thailand, produce 2 reports and convene the multi-stakeholder meeting to present the findings, recommendations and the Joint Action Plan.
The methodology of the assessment will focus upon five key elements, namely: (1) administration, (2) regulatory framework, (3) operations, including areas for capacity development with an emphasis on identifying and responding to the needs of vulnerable categories of migrants (particularly women, families, unaccompanied migrant children), (4) information management, and (5) intra-agency cooperation utilizing available good practices in addressing the needs of vulnerable intercepted migrants.
An Advisory Report (I) will be drafted, detailing short- and long-term objectives, as well as recommendations for priority actions focusing on three core objectives:
- To strengthen the capacity of Thailand to control migratory movements to and through its territory;
- To encourage collaboration with neighbouring states; and
- To support the implementation of measures to combat smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings.
The Joint Action Plan (II) will also be drafted to inform future technical cooperation in immigration and border management initiatives in Thailand. In addition to the reports, the multi-stakeholder consultative meeting will be convened with relevant governmental officials to present findings and decide upon priority actions to be supported under the project; the consultative nature of the process will foster national-level ownership, to best ensure sustainability.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Deliverable #1: The Methodology of the Assessment and detailed workplan are to be submitted by 15 May 2019.
- Deliverable #2: Designing of Assessment Questionnaire is to be submitted by 30 June 2019.
- Deliverable #3: Conduction of the field assessment in Bangkok and border provinces should be completed within 30 June 2019.
- Deliverable #4: Advisory Report (I) and Draft Joint Action Plan (II) are to be submitted by 31 July 2019.
- Deliverable #5: Leading the multi-stakeholder consultative meetings and discussion of finalizing the Joint Action Plan by 31 August 2019.
- Deliverable #6: The final version of the Assessment Report (I) and Joint Action Plan (II) are to be submitted by 15 September 2019.
- Monitoring Progress of Deliverables
The expert will report to the Project Development Officer according to the detailed workplan (Deliverable #1). Planned and unplanned Skype call or other channels of communication can be made by the expert and IOM staff for further discussion related to the assignments’ queries.
The duty station is home-based and field visits. The expert is required to visit Bangkok, Thailand twice, the first time is to conduct the field assessment in Bangkok and border provinces within 10-15 days and the second time is to lead 1-day of the multi-stakeholder consultative meeting.
- DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
- Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.
- Core Competencies
- 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 action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Managerial Competencies
- Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
- Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Technical
- Technical Proficiency – displays awareness and knowledge of migration, border management, people smuggling, trafficking in persons and/or transnational crime issues with organizational context.
Other:
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by April 4, 2019 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code CFCV015/2019 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 21.03.2019 to 04.04.2019
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