Description
We are seeking a Kenya National Consultant to support the Regional Data Hub (RDH) for East, Horn, and Southern Africa (EHSA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The consultant will work on a report to enhance government stakeholder's data management capacity to generate de-identified, administrative data and statistics on irregular migration, trafficking in persons, and smuggling of migrants.
Project Context and Scope: The RDH provides data and analysis expertise and guidance for implementing the IOM Strategic Plan. The consultant will contribute to strengthening the regional evidence base on migration and supporting the uptake of knowledge and evidence to inform policies and programmes.
Responsibilities: The consultant will deliver a report on an installment payment basis, alongside a regional consultant and IOM staff and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting an assessment of existing government data management processes for generating accurate, reliable, and consistent migration, trafficking, and smuggling statistics.
- Drafting country-level data-related processes for national TIP, smuggling of migrants (SOM), and irregular migration administrative data.
- Adapting existing data collection tools and TIP materials for each national context and integrating new content on SOM and irregular migration.
- Creating bespoke capacity development materials to equip Government of Kenya agencies to establish or improve their collection, classification, and reporting of administrative data on trafficking in persons.
- Leading capacity development programs, including workshops and training sessions.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Statistics, Information Management, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Case Management/Social Work, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in migration, international development, and data and information management.
- Strong understanding of the migratory context in the East and Horn of Africa.
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) and knowledge of Kiswahili.
Performance Indicators:
- Completion of deliverables within the specified timeframe and meeting quality standards.
- Adherence to the project timeline.
Contract Details:
- Contract type: Consultancy (up to 11 months).
- Initial contract duration: 5 months.
- Grade: UG.