Open to External Candidates

 

 

Position Title               :  Consultant –Updated information for migrant
   workers in fishing and seafood processing
   sectors

Duty Station                :  Home-based

Classification:                 Consultancy

Type of Appointment  :  Short term Consultancy, 3 month contract

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  10 June 2021

Reference Code         :  CFCV013/2021

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

 

The Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia (SEA) project is a multi-country project which aims to promote regular and safe labour migration among South East Asian countries, in particular in the fishing and seafood processing industry.  The Ship to Shore Rights SEA project is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 

 

Under the framework of this program, IOM is leading on delivery of a number of activities, including the design of accessible communications materials for pre-migration decision-making that provide accurate and authoritative information about regular migration channels and the realities and risks of labour migration, as well as communication materials that provide accurate and authoritative information about the rights of labour migrants in Thailand and their access to government and civil society services and support networks.

 

Building on this work, IOM is looking to review and update its current information materials for migrant workers, particularly to ensure any changes in light of COVID-19 are accurately reflected.

 

Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer (Counter-Trafficking) and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing updated and accurate  informational messages to be integrated into future information, education and communication (IEC) materials on 1) pre-departure processes for migrant workers coming to Thailand to work in the fishingy and seafood processing industries; 2) regularization procedures for migrant workers who are already in Thailand; 3) access to health insurance and health services during the COVID-19 pandemic along with information on COVID-19 care and services (procedures, requirements and benefits); and 4) information on access to other social and protective services provided to migrant workers by government and civil society organizations.

 

2. IOM PROJECT TO WHICH THE CONSULTANCY IS CONTRIBUTING:

‘Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia’

 

3. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

 

1. Outline and indicate to IOM a proposed list of policies, legislation and informational materials that will be reviewed and key government and non-government counterparts to engage;

 

2. Review publicly available information on current pre-departure processes, regularization processes and access to services and support for migrant workers in Thailand, particularly those in the fishing and seafood processing sectors;

 

3. Engage with relevant government and non-government stakeholders to access and validate the most updated information;

 

4. Review pertinent information, education and communication (IEC) materials produced by IOM, as well as by government and non-government partners;

 

5. Based on the review and validation process outlined above, draft a brief report highlighting how existing IEC materials could be updated and/or strengthened and improved, with a particular focus on existing IEC materials produced by IOM, and suggest key informational messages to be integrated into new IEC materials. Ensure focus on the fishing and seafood processing sectors.;

 

6. Based on feedback provided by IOM, review and revise the report.

 

7. Provide progress updates as required.

 

4. TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE OUTPUT OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT:

 

At the end of the contractual period, the following outputs will be delivered:

 

• Finalized report outlining updated and accurate information as well as key messages to be integrated into future IEC materials on
  1. pre-departure processes for migrant workers coming to Thailand to work in the fishery and seafood processing industries;
  2. regularization procedures for migrant workers in Thailand;
  3. access to health insurance and health services during the COVID-19 pandemic along with information on COVID-19 care and services (procedures, requirements and benefits);
  4. information on access to other social and protective services provided to migrant workers by government and civil society organizations.

 

 

 

 

5. REALISTIC DELIVERY DATES AND DETAILS AS TO HOW THE WORK MUST BE DELIVERED:

 

Delivery Date	Main Actions and Deliverables
By 2 August 2021	Submission of draft report outlining updated and accurate information as well as key messages to be integrated into future IEC materials for migrant workers (USD 1,000)
By 6 September 2021	Submission of final report outlining updated and accurate information as well as key messages to be integrated into future IEC materials for migrant workers (USD 2,000)

 

 

 

6. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

 

Values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

 

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

 

Core Competencies

 

• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work;

 

• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations;

 

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately;

 

• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated;

 

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

 

7. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

• Degree in Law, Political Affairs, Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution;
• At least three years of relevant experience in the fields of labour migration and/or labour rights in Thailand
• Familiarity with Thai labour laws and policies;
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Thai labour migration context.  Specific experience with the  fishing and seafood processing sector will be considered an advantage;
• Experience in working with relevant government and non-government agencies will be considered an advantage;
• Capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Prior experience with IOM or a relevant UN agency will be considered an advantage.

8. LANGUAGES

 

Required: Fluency in Thai

 

Other

 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

 

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

 

 

How to apply:

 

Interested consultants are invited to submit their applications with the following documents to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday, 10 June 2021. No late proposal shall be accepted.

 

• A duly completed IOM Personal History Form The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls
• Consultant’s CV
• Cover letter with three samples of previous work similar to this consultancy (Optional)

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Posting period:

From 27.05.2021 to 10.06.2021

 

Contact : bkkrecruitment@iom.int

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