Vacancy Number | IOM-SVN/0001/2018 |
Position Title | Consultant - Media and Awareness Raising (Re- advertised) |
Duty Station | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with travel (in country and out of the country) |
Classification | Consultant |
Type of Appointment | Consultant, Two months |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Closing Date | 17 April 2018 |
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.
Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of IOM’s Special Liaison Office’s Chief of Mission (CoM), and direct supervision of the Regional Mixed Migration Programme Phase VIII (RMMP VIII) Programme Coordinator, IOM is seeking to hire a media and awareness raising consultant to: 1) to conduct a background assessment of the portrayals of irregular migration in the Djiboutian, Ethiopian, Somalian, and Yemeni media including online publications, TV, Radio and social media and develop; and, 2) develop a public awareness strategy which will guide relevant activities and provide a basis for improved measuring of impact of awareness-raising interventions
This consultancy will be implemented within the framework of the IOM-implemented “RMMP project Horn/Gulf of Aden/Yemen: Improving Protection of Migrants Phase VIII”, funded by the US State Department, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and supports project Outcome 4: Migrants and potential migrants, reached by the program, have improved ability to make informed decisions about migration, and specifically Output 4.1: Potential migrants reached under the programs have increased awareness on risks of irregular migration.
Objectives of the research
The objectives of the consultancy will be to:
1. Institutionalize awareness raising activities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and through a government led strategy;
2. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system for awareness raising activities conducted under the programme.
To achieve these objectives the consultant will map and analyze existing public information and campaign material aimed to:
· Educate young people and their influencers on the risks and dangers associated with irregular migration while presenting sound and legal alternative routes to fulfil their ambitions and dreams;
· Explain the risks and dangers of illegal migration of unaccompanied children to their family members and other influencers highlighting the diverse types of exploitation that these children may face;
· Highlighting the punishment of the act of human trafficking and smuggling according to the country law.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The consultant will be tasked to:
1. Review and analyse public information and awareness raising materials developed under the RMMP in light of possible improvements and communication for development (C4D) methodologies;
2. Conduct a media analysis on irregular migration in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen;
3. Where possible develop a national media and awareness raising strategy for relevant governments;
4. Develop monitoring and evaluation tools.
Expected deliverables
· An inception report defining clear methodology and timeline of the consultancy;
· A media assessment report for relevant countries;
· A draft awareness raising tool box for relevant governments;
· An action plan to roll-out media and awareness raising strategy;
· Monitoring and evaluation plan for developed strategies and activities;
· Present awareness raising strategy to stakeholders in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and (Yemen)
v Schedule of deliverables to be discussed at the final proposal submission stage.
Timeline
The duration of services performed under these Terms of Reference shall not exceed a maximum of two months from the signing of agreement (excluding the final presentations)
Desired qualifications
Education
Minimum of postgraduate degree in Communication, Media, and Journalism or in any related field or a combination of training and relevant working experience.
Experience and skills:
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English required. Knowledge of local languages in the region is an advantage.