Ethiopia: Regional Mixed Migration Expert

Project description

The Better Migration Management (BMM) project is a regional initiative funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation, coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and implemented by a consortium of UN and Member States agencies. This multi-year project (2016-2019) seeks to improve migration management in the region, and in particular to address the trafficking and smuggling of migrants within and from the Horn of Africa. The project covers Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda and consists of four interrelated components, namely:

1. Policy and legislative frameworks development and harmonization;
2. Provision of capacity building and basic equipment to all institutions and agencies responsible for migration and border management;
3. Support in the identification, assistance to and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings and vulnerable smuggled migrants, and
4. Awareness-raising campaigns to promote alternative income generation and livelihood options, including regular and safe migration mechanisms.
   The complete action fiche of the BMM project is accessible using the following link:
   http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/regions/africa/eu-emergency-trust-fund/hornafrica_en)

Job description

The project coordinator will be in charge of the successful implementation of Expertise France’s contribution to the BMM under the components 2 (capacity-building) and 3 (protection) of the action, in close cooperation with all the implementing partners (GIZ, IOM, UNODC, CIVIPOL, Italian Department of Public Security, and the British Council), partner governments and Expertise France project management team in Paris. The selected candidate will coordinate and provide technical assistance in the:

1. Design and implementation of basic and specialized training for investigators, prosecutors and judges on data collection, investigation and prosecution of transnational trafficking and smuggling cases and contribute to the identification and sharing of good practices at the bilateral, sub-regional and regional levels;
2. Development and implementation of capacity building programming to selected service providers and shelter staff to adequately respond to the needs of trafficked victims and vulnerable migrants;
3. Establishment or reinforcement of mechanisms for the identification and referral of victims of trafficking, refugees and vulnerable smuggled migrants in the region; and in the
4. Establishment or reinforcement of appropriate facilities providing specialized services to victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants in accordance with applicable international human rights standards.

Main technical activities:

• In close cooperation with the project management team in Paris, supervise and coordinate the implementation of all project activities on the ground;
• Ensure the follow-up of all projects implemented by grant beneficiaries;
• Carry out regular regional trips in the region as may be requested to ensure proper implementation, coordination and monitoring of the activities;
• Actively contribute to the negotiations with partner authorities and the design of the components of the project, develop tailor-made interventions in cooperation with European public and private experts and the project coordinating body (GIZ);
• Follow up the security conditions that may affect the project implementation;
• Ensure timely and quality preparation and submissions of all project reports, for submission and endorsement by EF HQ;
• Provide technical and organizational mentoring and support to project partners, and monitor case management and migrant protection as well as the implementation of victim-centred assistance approaches;
• As part of the senior leadership team, manage staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Main institutional activities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with BMM project teams deployed in each country as well as all members of the project implementing consortium;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with governmental authorities, regional authorities such as IGAD, local partners (civil society organizations, local authorities, etc.) and other stakeholders (other project partners, etc.), notably but not only in relation with the Khartoum Process;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Delegations of the European Union in the region;
• Maintain day-to-day liaison with Expertise France HQ;
• Participate in relevant seminars and meetings in the field of counter-trafficking.

Qualifications and skills

• Advanced University degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations or Law, International development and cooperation;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Understanding of the complex social-political environment of the Horn of Africa and Yemen;
• Knowledge and interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in the Horn of Africa;
• Good knowledge of the EU’s migration policies;
• Ability to work independently and in a small team;
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and volatile security settings;
• Highly motivated, result-oriented and self-starter professional possessing excellent communication and leadership skills;
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.

General and specific professional experience

• A minimum of ten years of experience in the field of migrations including a significant work experience in mixed migration, human trafficking and smuggling of migrants;
• Good general knowledge and understanding of anti-trafficking legislation and policies;
• Working experience on trafficking in human beings, focusing on addressing the issue from its organised crime angle;
• Extensive experience in project design, management and implementation, donor and partners liaison;
• Experience of managing EU funded projects and working with EU institutions;
• Relevant experience in regional project coordination;
• Proven experience in developing and implementing regional capacity building and training activities;
• Strong background in technical assistance to government agencies and institutional capacity building in developing countries;
• Proven work experience in the region.

Applications:

**Interested candidates are requested to submit cover letter and CV, by e-mail to:
Guénolé OUDRY: guenole.oudry@expertisefrance.fr, and
Marilisa FANTACCI: marilisa.fantacci@expertisefrance.fr **

The process of selection of expressions of interest will occur in two phases:***

• As a first step, a shortlist will be freely established by Expertise France.
• Selected candidates may then be invited for an interview.

Fees for the services will be negotiated with the designated candidate.