Nature of the consultancy: National Consultant for WakaWell Content Mapping,
The Interntional Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Arab Republic of Egypt is recruiting a consultant to gather verified information on migration procedures relevant to young people in local contexts prior to their departure. The consultant will prepare answers to frequently asked questions on how to prepare for a safe, regular migration journey and will identify local partners, initiatives and volunteering opportunities that support informed decisions about migration. The consultant should take the existing online country pages as a base to create the content and adapt it to meet the specific needs of Egyptian youth who are interesting in migrating.
Project Context and Scope:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands launched the Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions initiative (COMPASS) at the beginning of 2021.
COMPASS is a global initiative, in partnership with 14 countries designed to protect people on the move, combat human trafficking and smuggling, and support dignified return while promoting sustainable reintegration. The initiative is centered on a whole-of-society approach which, in addition to assisting individuals, will work across all levels – households, communities, and the wider communities.
The digital platform www.wakawell.info was redesigned in English and French by IOM in 2024 under COMPASS as a platform to help young people in Africa and the Middle East make safe and regular migration decisions based on their local context and empowering volunteers to promote safe migration.
In addition to general information related to migration on the Learn page, WakaWell also features specific departure and destination pages for different countries. A country page will be created on WakaWell for Egypt.
IOM is looking for an experienced consultant to gather verified information about migration and related issues to populate the departure and destination country pages on WakaWell and write short summaries on topics that help young people make informed decisions about migration.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:
The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Counter-Trafficking Programme Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the COMPASS Project Officer, and in close coordination with the COMPASS communications and awareness raising team (based in Daker, Senegal).
- Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment (dates will be given during the finalization of the onboarding process)
- Research and write answers to provided questions for Egypt as a departure country and the main destination countries for Egyptians. The questions cover 5 macro categories: legal, living, health, economy, education, and safety.
- Compile brief descriptions of resources, organizations and local volunteer networks that support migrants and promote safe migration in Egypt.
- Research and write answers to provided questions for Egypt as a destination country covering topics such as language; universities and institutions; job market; culture and religion; transportation; money.
- Research and write a summary of entry requirements for Egypt as a destination country.
- Compile brief descriptions of useful resources to help young people prepare who are traveling to Egypt.
- Verify that all information collected is functional and up to date (i.e. through test phone calls, emails).
- Prepare the content in English and Arabic. The English content will appear directly on the site and the Arabic will be available as a downloadable PDF
| Timeline | Key Deliverable | Tangible and Measurable Output |
| Week 1 | - Participate in inception meeting with project team.
- Submit workplan and schedule
| Approved workplan and schedule |
| Week 2 & 3 | - Submit questions and answers for the country of destination page in Egyptian.
- Submit verified resources for country of destination page in English.
| Information for the country of destination page |
| Week 4 & 5 | - Submit questions and answers for the country of departure page in English.
- Submit verified list of partners, initiatives and volunteer opportunities for the country of departure page in English.
| Information for the country of departure page |
| Week 6 & 7 | - Revise information and resources based on IOM’s feedback.
- Propose recommendations to improve the website to make the information more dynamic and user-friendly.
| Finalized migration information and verified resources for the country of destination and departure pages. |
| Week 8 | - Submit final, approved written content for both country of destination and country of departure pages in English and a translation of all content in Arabic.
| Fully translated and formatted content in Arabic and English |
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
- Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above
- Timely submission of all key deliverables listed above
- Quality of written work and organization of information
Education
- Master’s degree in Research, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanities, Communications or a related field, with at least three years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above, with an additional two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Proven experience in research and analysis;
- Demonstrated high competency as a writer in English and Arabic;
- Good grasp of migration dynamics in Egypt;
- Experience in media and behavior change communications is an advantage;
- Experience working with international organizations is an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English, French and Arabic is required. Proficiency in English is a strong asset to communicate with the WakaWell project team
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
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.
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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