International Consultant for the Development of the Djibouti Action Plan on the Khartoum Process

Job description

The Khartoum Process, also known as the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative, is a regional dialogue on migration issues. It serves as a platform for policy cooperation between countries along the migration route between the Horn of Africa and Europe and facilitates collaboration and information exchange. The objective of the consultancy is to develop an action plan and roadmap for the Government of Djibouti to strengthen migration governance and Djibouti's engagement in the Khartoum Process. The roadmap and action plan will be shared with the Khartoum Process managers (DG INTPA & ICMPD) to facilitate the implementation of the Action Plan and its integration with relevant Khartoum Process initiatives.

Responsibilities

III- Specific Objectives

Specifically, this involves:

• Participatively develop Djibouti's action plan on the Khartoum process with a budgeted roadmap.
• Identify strategies and measures that can promote the implementation of this action plan and roadmap
• Define a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the action plan and roadmap
• Train all stakeholders on the various initiatives of this action plan.

IV- Expected results

• A Djibouti action plan on the Khartoum process is developed and validated during a workshop bringing together the stakeholders concerned.
• A budgeted national roadmap is developed and validated during a workshop bringing together the stakeholders concerned.

V- Description of expected activities

Activity 1: Develop a Djibouti action plan and a budgeted roadmap on the Khartoum process

1. Map and assess institutional and civil society partners at the national level engaged in the Khartoum process.
2. Organize 1 participatory workshop to gather information needed to develop the action plan and budgeted roadmap. Logistics will be handled by the IOM.
3. Based on the information collected and a documentary review and regional and international guidelines, develop the action plan and roadmap and a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the said procedures.
4. Organize a workshop to validate the action plan and the budgeted roadmap. Logistics will be provided by the IOM.

VI- Methodology

Participatory, multi-sectoral and gender-sensitive approach.

VII - Expected deliverables and provisional schedule

The implementation period of the mission is 45 days spread between August 15 and October 15, 2025. Payment for the consultation will be made by partial invoicing after receipt and final validation of the deliverables by the IOM according to the following schedule:

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications

1. Technical and functional qualifications required for the assessor

The international consultant sought for this study must have the following qualifications:

• Have good experience in mixed methods of social science research (qualitative and quantitative approaches) and gender-sensitive participatory approaches;
• Have a good knowledge and experience of issues relating to migration, regional and international cooperation in migration matters, human rights, etc.
• Have a good knowledge of the migratory context in the East and Horn of Africa,
• Have proven experience in writing study reports in French. A good command of English would be an asset;
• Have experience in conducting evaluations/studies
• Be open to changes and able to receive/integrate feedback;
• Have good teamwork and field skills;
• Demonstrate integrity by complying with the values ​​and ethical standards of the United Nations and IOM;
• Demonstrate high sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age.

Languages

• Excellent command of French (written and oral)
• A good command of English would be an asset

 Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. 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.

How to apply

1. Submission file 

The application file must include: 

1. Application letter.
2. The consultant's CV clearly indicating qualifications and past experience in similar missions
3. Technical proposal (max. 3 pages) taking into consideration the guidelines provided in the Terms of Reference. Variations may be proposed based on technical reasons.
4. Work plan and schedule for completion of all work.
5. Separate financial proposal (a detailed budget)