Qualifications and Competences

i) Education: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Anthropology, or Demography;

ii) Experience: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in migration management, international development, development policy and/or research and analysis, preferably with a focus on migration or migration related subjects. Demonstrated knowledge of SADC policies and strategies, as well as familiarity with the institutional landscape and political economy in the SADC region;

iii) General skills: Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent communication and report writing skills; and

iv) Language: Written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is an advantage.

8. Evaluation Criteria

Prospective consultants will be evaluated for suitability to undertake the task based on the following criteria:

· Education and Training (refer 7.i) – 20 points

· Specific skills (refer 7.ii) – 60 points

· General skills (refer 7.iii) – 20 points

9. Management Arrangements and Conduct of Work

i) The Director of Social and Human Development at the SADC Secretariat will be responsible for overall execution of the consultancy, with technical support from IOM and ILO. The consultant shall be under a joint contract with ILO and IOM.

ii) The consultant will be expected to work from his or her own offices and to use their own facilities.

10. Monitoring and Evaluation

The consultant will be required to ensure reporting against measurable indicators. These indicators should reflect the consultant’s commitment to delivering quality outputs in a timely manner, aligned to the agreed methodology as proposed in the inception report. The final set of indicators should be provided in the inception report along with progress to be monitored.

11. Remuneration and Payment Schedule

This assignment will be implemented over 45 days, at remuneration scales commensurate with demonstrated experience, education and skills levels. The fees will be paid in accordance with deliverables in the following proportions:

i) 30% upon submission and acceptance of Inception Report;

ii) 50% upon submission and acceptance of the final draft Report

iii) 20% upon validation and submission of final validated Report

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