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Position Title               :   Consultant (Assessment and Gap Analysis of National Legal Frameworks on Trafficking

                                           In Persons of Bali Process Member States)

Duty Station                :  Home-Based

Classification:                 Consultancy

Type of Appointment  :  Consultant Contract (5 months)

Desired Start Date      :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  31 July 2023

Reference Code          :  CFA049/2023

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 Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime is a non-binding international, multilateral forum to facilitate cooperation and collaboration, information sharing and policy development in irregular migration in Asia-Pacific and beyond with 45 member States. The Bali Process Member States (BPMS) cover a wide geographic scope. Its membership has a diverse social economic conditions, legal system, and varying capacities to address, as well as respond to, the challenges posed by irregular migration, trafficking in persons (TIP), and people smuggling. BPMS, such as Myanmar and Syria, are in a state of protracted conflicts, while Pacific islands BPMS are experiencing natural disasters and other related phenomena that are drivers of irregular migration.

Among the challenges that confront BPMS is TIP. Asia Pacific is a bustling hub for TIP, every region in the world has detected a trafficked person from the region (UNODC, 2023).  The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime reported that in 2022 there was a significant decline in victim identification and criminal justice response to TIP. 

The Regional Support Office (RSO) of the Bali Process was established to support and provide technical assistance to BPMS in the areas of policy development and operational capacity building for law enforcement and other duty bearers. The RSO endeavours to provide bespoke, contextually relevant, and responsive assistance to BPMS to address identified needs and gaps. Thus, to better understand the needs of BPMS, the RSO requires the services of an individual consultant to conduct an Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Legal Frameworks and Policies on TIP and related laws, including regulations and rules on evidence.

More information can be found at www.baliprocess.net.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct a desk review of BPMS national legal frameworks on trafficking in persons, modern slavery, forced labour, forced marriage, anti-money laundering law, and other relevant laws including regulations and rules of procedures for criminal proceedings
• Develop an assessment tool that will the examine the following:

1. sufficiency of statutory provisions and rules of procedures on victim identification, protection, and assistance, including availability of referral mechanisms.
2. availability and quality of repatriation and reintegration programs for TIP victims.
3. availability and quality of cooperation mechanisms for cross-border trafficking, including mutual legal assistance
4. existence and competence of a dedicated counter-trafficking unit within national law enforcement
5. whether TIP is a predicate offense for money laundering and relevant procedures for  seizure and confiscation of proceeds from TIP

The consultant will send the assessment tool to key stakeholders (relevant ministries, law enforcement, NGOs and civil society organizations engaged in counter-trafficking)

• Conduct key informant interviews.
• Submit a Report on the Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Legal Frameworks of 36 BPMS that have ratified the Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children

3.REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• University degree in law, preferably with LLM degree in International Criminal Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution

Experience:

• At least five years of experience of working in counter-trafficking in persons, preferably in litigation and/or victim protection and assistance.
• Prior experience in writing reports.

Skills:

• Legal Research and Analysis
• Report Writing

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of Thai and other Bali Process Member State languages (oral and written) would be an advantage.

4. DESIRABLE COMPENTENCIES

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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: demonstrate 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 action and delegated work. 
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 

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 candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by 31 July 2023 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code CFA049/2023 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include:

a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability

b) a curriculum vitae

c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/documents/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls

d) Sample publication

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 17.07.2023 to 31.07.2023