CFA_UG_002_2024 National Consultant- Development Of GCM National Implementation Action Plan

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• The consultant should possess a minimum of a master’s degree in International Relations, Business Administration, economics, public policy or any other closely related social sciences field from a recognized university.
  
• A PhD will be an added advantage.
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience working with government agencies and/ or inter-governmental organizations in development work, migration and such other related fields demonstrated by a number of prior studies, reports, consultancies conducted with government agencies and/or international development organizations.
  
• Expertise in designing and implementing both government and donor funded programs, development action plans, in one of the following areas: migration governance, immigration, border management, international Law and policy formulation.
  
• The Consultant must be well grounded in international migration frameworks.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the Global Compact for migration, the IGAD and EAC policies and frameworks is mandatory.
  
• Prior experience in developing a National GCM Implementation Plan and sound knowledge of Migration Governance are a distinct advantage.
  
• Experience in liaising with government, international organizations and civil society partners is an advantage.
  

• Conduct an inventory of the existing policies, strategies and mechanisms for the GCM components and national objectives with guidance from the NCM Secretariat. This involves reviewing current documents, identifying relevant stakeholders, and compiling a comprehensive list of existing frameworks.
  
• Identify gaps and propose areas for possible amendment/inclusion. The consultant will analyze the current policies and strategies to pinpoint deficiencies or areas that need improvement. He/She will then suggest amendments or new inclusions to address these gaps.
  
• Develop a Draft National Action Plan for the GCM. This includes outlining the objectives, strategies, and actions required to achieve the GCM goals. The consultant will ensure that the plan is comprehensive and aligns with national priorities and international standards.
  
• Link the National Action plan to other policies in place for continuity and intertwined inputs/ implementation. The consultant will ensure that the GCM National Action Plan is integrated with other existing policies and frameworks to ensure a cohesive approach to implementation.
  
• Make recommendations for enhancing the implementation of the GCM National Objectives. This involves providing strategic advice on how to effectively implement the GCM objectives, including identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions
  
• Draft an Implementation strategy and dissemination strategy for the GCM National Action Plan. The consultant will develop a detailed plan for how the GCM National Action Plan will be implemented, including timelines, responsible parties, and resources required. They will also create a strategy for disseminating the plan to relevant stakeholders.
  
• Support to conduct a validation exercise for the GCM National Action Plan. This involves organizing and facilitating validation workshops or meetings with stakeholders to review and finalize the National Action Plan.