Consultant (UN Common Framework Design Specialist) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Context:

• The UN Secretary General's Action Agenda on Internal Displacement aims to help internally displaced persons find a durable solution to their displacement, better prevent new displacement crises from emerging and ensure those facing displacement receive effective protection and assistance.
• Somalia remains at the epicenter of one of the world’s largest displacement crises with an estimated 3.8 million internally displaced people (IDPs). The combination of internal displacement and refugee return is exacerbating Somalia’s demographic shift from a rural to a predominantly urbanized country. IDPs and vulnerable returnees tend to join existing, congested settlements or establish temporary sites in urban and peri-urban areas seeking safety and assistance. The large population movements put additional pressure on alreadyscarce resources and limited services in urban areas. Rapidly growing cities such as Mogadishu, Baidoa and Kismayo face enormous challenges in creating urban livelihood opportunities, providing safety, access to basic services, justice and securing housing, land and property rights. Forced evictions are one of the most severe and prevalent protection threats for IDPs, returnees and poor households. IDPs – particularly women and girls – continue to be among the most vulnerable in Somalia living in precarious conditions, often facing exclusion and marginalization and having limited social support networks, livelihood opportunities and coping mechanisms available. As the majority of IDPs are unlikely to return to areas from where they were displaced, displacement in Somalia has become an inherently urban challenge with major implications for Somali society and the development of the country. Preventing protracted displacement and identifying practical and lasting solutions requires concerted and collective efforts by the government, Somali stakeholders and their partners. In recognition of the complex challenges of protracted and urban displacement in IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, female candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
• Somalia and to promote a shift in how displacement is addressed in the country, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) launched the Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI) in early 2016. The DSI is based on the premise that durable solutions to displacement can only be attained through strong government leadership and collective efforts from humanitarian, development and state-/ peace-building partners and with the inclusion of displacement-affected communities themselves. The DSI supports a principled collective approach to durable solutions by all relevant actors and guides the implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in Somalia and respective commitments made under the Nairobi Declaration and Action Plan in regard to the reintegration of refugee returnees in Somalia.
• Acknowledging the primary responsibility of the government to address displacement, in 2020 the Government of Somalia developed a National Durable Solutions Strategy. The strategic objectives of this Strategy aim to achieve durable solutions for displacement affected communities in Somalia through evidence-based analyses, a bottom-up and inclusive consensus building approach and the employment of integrated and systematic programming. Specifically, the National Durable Solutions Strategy (NDSS) will act as an operational roadmap setting out a collective vision to guide the implementation of durable solutions programing over a five- year period in Somalia.
• The goal of this consultancy is to support the UN Integrated Office in Somalia to develop a collective UN framework which maps our contributions to realizing the NDSS strategy. This framework will also align with the UNSG Action Agenda on Internal Displacement.
• Guided by the National Durable Solutions Strategy and the Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, working in close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator and his team, and via consultations with the UNCT/HCT, government, ReDSS and other relevant stakeholders the consultant (s) will perform the following:

Nature of the consultancy:

• To support the UN Integrated Office in Somalia to develop a collective UN framework which maps our contributions to realizing the National Durable Solutions Strategy

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The core duties shall include the following:

• In collaboration with the UNCT/ HCT, RGs, Nexus taskforce support analysis and conduct multi-stakeholder consultations, coordinate engagement of various groups such that joint analysis at critical steps of the processes are reached.
• Consult with government at FGS, FMS and with key Municipalities most affected by displacement to gain feedback on the current & previous UN contributions to address displacement.
• Desk review on inputs from the UNCT/HCT, Nexus Taskforce and Results Groups on outcome areas, outputs, indicators, results, and resources.
• Highlight key gaps, bottleneck, and opportunities in the UN support to the NDSS and Action Agenda in Somalia focused on UN capacities towards interventions that are catalytic, strategic and have the greatest impact.
• Organize validation workshops and build in feedback loops such that a consensus on the UN common framework and priorities, based on the NDSS and supported by an overarching alignment to the Action Agenda on Internal Displacement.
• Produce a high-quality draft and final UN Common Framework that highlights how the UN programming, collectively and at agency level, is aligned to the NDSS and Action Agenda. Roll out of the GBV action plan, including coordination of GBV assessment, mapping and indicator tracking.

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

• Inception report by 31st December 2023 detailing the key issues to be covered under the work, methodology and work plan.
• Draft and final analytical reports not longer than 30 pages on the current support from the UNCT/HCT on Solutions in Somalia.
• Proposed prioritization criteria to guide collective UN investments.
• Options for collaborative interventions and how these can be scaled up.
• Database of all the data collected during the study.
• PowerPoint deck summarizing the study findings.
• Two – three validation workshops to build consensus using virtual and face to face modalities.
• Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Workplan or Deliverables

• Design a methodology and workplan to be included in the Inception Report
• Design a workplan to be included in the Inception Report
• Inception report by 31st December 2023 detailing the key issues to be covered under the work
• Draft and final analytical reports not longer than 30 pages on the current support from the UNCT/HCT on Solutions in Somalia.
• Proposed prioritization criteria to guide collective UN investments.
• Options for collaborative interventions and how these can be scaled up.
• Database of all the data collected during the study.
• Final UN Common Framework Report
• Two – three validation workshops to build consensus using virtual and face to face modalities.

Required Education Qualifications

• A minimum of an advanced university degree in a social science with a specialization on displacement, migration studies, focus on the African continent, research methods, or another related field; with 7 years of professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in policy development and framework design, preferably within the context of international organizations.
• Track record of research on migration, community stabilization and durable solutions.
• Track record of effective coordination with multiple stakeholders for research on migration, community stabilization, durable solutions or preferably all three areas combined
• Skills
• In-depth knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming or INGO programming in durable solutions and resilience context
• Knowledge of Somali context

Languages.

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written); Working proficiency of Somali will be an added advantage.

Travel required

• Travel to Somalia required.

Required 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.

Closing date

5 Dec 2023

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for application number (CFA) Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int
Posting period:
From: 29.11.2023 to 05.12.2023