Consultant to Develop PDO Manual for Rwanda 28 views0 applications

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

The development of Pre-Departure Orientation Programme aims to assist the ministry responsible for labor in preparing Rwandan Migrant workers more effectively before they migrate for jobs overseas. These manuals are designed to guide both public and private recruitment agencies on how to equip potential Rwandan migrant workers with knowledge on language proficiency, cultural orientation, rights, challenges, opportunities, and necessary skills.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and under the direct supervision of National program officer, the consultant will work in collaboration with key relevant institutions which includes the Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA), Directorate General Immigration & Emigration (DGIE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (MINAFFET), Public & Private Recruitment Agencies and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), to develop a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO Programme) in order to support the information needs of outbound Rwandan workers. Specifically, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Labour Migration and Social Inclusion Unit

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Undertake onboarding training session provided by CIOP – IOM Bahrain.
• Conduct a desk review of the existing pre-departure training curriculum and materials developed under IOM Bahrain’s Comprehensive Information & Orientation Programme (CIOP), particularly the Regional Guide for PDO for East & Horn of Africa and Gulf Countries.
• Conduct an institutional mapping and consultations with relevant stakeholders on the structure and contents for the Rwandan pre-departure training manual.
• Propose a concept to IOM for the PDO programme, including but not limited to the recommended structure of the PDO Trainer Manual, an overview of the proposed content and the delivery mechanism.
• Once the concept is approved, elaborate the content of the PDO Trainer Manual, using clear, concise, and accurate language, and following the reference of the CIOP Regional Guide for PDO.
• Include in the PDO Trainers Manual relevant and updated information, data, statistics, case studies, examples, exercises, quizzes, and other interactive elements, prioritizing learning outcomes and knowledge retention of participants.
• Ensure that the PDO Trainer Manual is culturally sensitive, gender-responsive, sustainable and inclusive of the diversity and needs of participants and the destination countries.
• Ensure appropriate format and layout of the PDO Trainers Manual, using appropriate fonts, colors, graphics, images, and other visual aids in line with IOM Guidelines for publications. Specifically, proofread the PDO Trainer Manual, and ensure all contributions and final content is free of typos, inconsistencies, and plagiarism.
• Deliver the final draft of the PDO Trainer Manuals to CIOP-IOM Bahrain responsible for review and feedback and incorporate any necessary revision.
• Deliver the final version of the PDO Trainers Manual to IOM for final validation.

1. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

IOM Rwanda / LMI Unit

Project: Better Regional Migration Management-BRMM

1. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Category B Consultant hired to deliver a report on a three-instalment payment basis:

• First deliverables (24 workdays) –the Consultant shall produce:
• Inception report including detailed work plan, research methodology, list of stakeholders to be consulted.
• Institutional mapping
• Proposed structure of the pre-departure training manual following the consultation with key stake holders – First instalment payment
• Second deliverables (30 Workdays) following the submission of the first deliverables and approval from IOM, the Consultant shall produce:
• the first draft of the predeparture training curriculum to share with CIOP-IOM Bahrain for a review and incoorperate feedback
• present the draft to technical working group for validation. – Second instalment payment
• Third deliverable (27 Workdays), after incorporating feedback from CIOP and inputs from the validation, the consultant shall;
• submit the final PDO Manual and

conduct training for recruitment agencies and key stakeholders on how to use the PDO guide. – Third and final instalment payment

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Inception Report
• Institutional mapping report and the structure/content of the pre-departure training
• PDO training manual.
• Training Workshop Report.

1. Consultancy Fee and Payment instalments

Payment to the consultant will be conducted based on the deliverables as follows:

Nr.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Inception report- 24 Days after signing of contract-26%

5,544,000 (Five million Five hundred Fourty Four thousand Rwandan Francs only)

Deliverables 2: Draft PDO-30 Days after inception report-38%

7,920,000 (Seven million Nine hundred Twenty Thousand Rwandan Francs only)

Deliverable 3: Final report and Training Delivery-27 Days after validation of the draft report-36%

7,128,000 (Seven million One hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Rwandan Francs only)

TOTAL: 20,592,000 (Twenty Million Five hundred Ninety Two Thousand Rwandan Francs only)

Qualifications

Education

• A master’s degree or equivalent in education, international development, human rights, or a related field. At least seven years of experience in developing and delivering training programs, manuals, and materials for international organizations, preferably migration related field.

Experience

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English, and the ability to produce high-quality and engaging content.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the cultural, social, political, and security contexts of the countries where Rwandan Migrant workers are employed.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values and principles of working with International Organisations, and the ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software and tools for developing and formatting training manuals.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and respond to feedback.

Skills

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software and tools for developing and formatting training manuals.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and respond to feedback.

Languages

• English and Kinyarwanda

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

• Yes

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found online. 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.