Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a consultant to conduct an evaluation of migration dynamics and border management needs in Médouneu and Meyo-Kyé, Gabon.
The consultant will assess the current situation in these border areas, identifying challenges and opportunities related to border governance, protection of mobile populations, gender equality, and human rights.
The evaluation aims to provide evidence-based data on trans-border migration dynamics, existing border management capacities, institutional needs, and gaps observed.
The consultant's tasks include:
- Developing a data collection methodology and tools
- Conducting field missions in a participatory manner, involving national authorities, local communities, and other stakeholders
- Collecting qualitative and quantitative data on migration dynamics, border management, and gender considerations
- Identifying infrastructure needs, border management procedures, and capacity gaps
- Formulating recommendations for priority interventions and strategic orientations
- Producing an analytical report and presentation summarizing findings and recommendations
The consultant should have:
- A postgraduate degree in sociology, social sciences, political science, law, migration studies, or a related field
- At least seven years of experience in conducting evaluations, studies, or field missions on migration, border management, or protection
- Demonstrated experience in designing and applying qualitative and quantitative data collection tools
- Experience integrating gender analysis and human rights approaches in sectoral studies
- Good knowledge of the Gabonese context, particularly the Woleu-Ntem province and the three-border area
- Excellent writing and synthesis skills in French
The consultancy will last up to 40 days, and the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the IOM Gabon project manager.