83429427- Consultancy Firm to Support the AU Commision For The Mid Term Assessment of the 2018 MPFA - MENA Jobs For Worldwide Job Vacancies

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Context

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries. Since 2004,GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With more than 225 staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 35 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance and Migration, Regional Economic Integration, as well as Pandemic Prevention and Health.

The 2018 Migration Policy Framework for Africa and its Plan of Action 2018-2030 is one of the key migration policies instruments of the African Union. It was adopted by the Executive Council Session in January 2018, with the request to the AU Commission to conduct a mid-term assessment in 2024 and an end-term evaluation in 2030 of the MPFA implementation. The AUC considers monitoring, evaluation and reporting are essential programme management tools for transparency and accountability. M & E enables key stakeholders to ascertain whether the policy is achieving its stated goal and objectives within the targeted timeframe. In order to implement the decision of the Executive Council, and in line with the Plan of Action of the MPFA, the African Union Commission developed a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the MPFA 2018. It is expected that this M&E Framework will guide the AUC in ensuring that the MPFA is achieving its goals as a continental policy framework on migration governance.

GIZ is looking for a consortium of consultants/consulting firm to support the AU Commission in the process for the mid-term assessment of the 2018 MPFA.

Objectives

The overall objective of the consultancy is to main objective to assess the level of progress achieved in migration governance on the Continent. The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

Providing a situation analysis of migration on the continent with a focus on key trends in migration at continental and regional (RECs) levels,
Establishing the extent to which Member States and RECs have integrated MPFA recommendations into various development instruments/measures at national and regional levels, through the analysis of key selected indicators,
Assess the level of implementation of the 2018-2030 Plan of Action as well as any initiative of the AU Commission and organs to support the MPFA implementation,
Identify good practices and lessons learned based on case studies from Member States and RECs on improving migration governance at national and regional level,
Identify the challenges faced in the MPFA’s implementation and the opportunities that could be seized,
Assess the relevance of the MPFA within the context of the current migration dynamics and make recommendations on priority interventions/actions by the AU Member States, RECs and the AU Commission.
Tasks to be performed by the contractor

The scope of work for the Consultant will encompass the following:

Preparation/Inception of the assignment. This phase will include initial documentary analysis as well as the development of data collection and analysis tools for the assignment. Based on the indicative list of selected indicators for the assessment[1], it is expected that the consultants will develop tools to collect information from MS and RECs focal points, as well as from the AU CCM. The consultants will also provide comments on the indicative list of selected indicators (e.g.: relevance, availability of data, etc.) and propose draft outlines for the 5 regional reports (one per region[2]) and the continental report. Finally, the consultant will also propose a work schedule based on the effective starting date of the assignment. The draft inception report including the above- mentioned elements will be presented during a virtual inception meeting with the AU CCM and GIZ for comments and feedback. The consultants will finalize the inception report based on recommendations and agreements with the AU CCM and GIZ. The agreed concept and timeframe for the mid-term assessment of the MPFA will then be presented to focal points of AU MS and RECs during an online launch event beginning of March 2023.
Data collection and drafting of reports. This phase will include data collection from primary and secondary sources. Primary data will be collected from MS and RECs focal points through questionnaires and/or online interviews where necessary. Secondary data will be collected from existing data sources on migration governance, in line with the selected list of indicators. Based on information collected, the Consultants will provide 5 draft regional reports[3] with: ♦Key regional trends on migration and key issues related to migration governance, ♦Overview of achievement of selected indicators for all MS and RECs, ♦Possible case studies/ good practices by AU MS and RECs regarding migration governance or any MPFA topic that could be of interest to other MS and/or REC, ♦Challenges in MPFA implementation at regional level and opportunities to be seized. The first drafts of the 5 regional reports will be submitted to the AU CCM and discussed during an online meeting in June 2023. Following feedback from the AU CCM and GIZ, the draft reports will be revised and shared by the Consultants in July 2023; the AUC will then ensure translation and submission to MS and RECs focal points in preparation of a review and validation workshop.
Presentation of key findings and collection of feedback from MS and RECs. The AUC will organize a 2-day continental review and validation workshop with focal points from AU Member States and RECs. The objective will be to present the draft regional reports and obtain inputs and feedback in view of their finalisation. It is expected that the Consultants will present the regional reports and facilitate break-out sessions to collect feedback and comments from MS and RECs representatives. The Consultants will also take part in a one-day physical debriefing session with the AU CCM immediately after the continental workshop, in order to share feedback and main take aways from the continental workshop, as well as agree on the way forward. Following the workshop, the consultants will submit a workshop report with a synthesis of key comments and recommendations from the participants for the finalization of the regional assessment reports from their sessions (per region), and general comment/recommendations regarding highlights of the continental report.
Review and finalization of reports. Based on the comments and recommendations from MS and RECs, as well as agreements with the AU CCM, the Consultant will revise the 5 regional reports. Based on the regional reports, a continental report highlighting key migration trends, areas of progress and challenges, selected good practices, implementation level of the MPFA Plan of Action, relevance of the MPFA within the context of the current continental migration dynamics and recommendations on priority interventions/actions by the AU Member States, RECs and the AU Commission will also be prepared by the Consultants. The continental report as well as the revised regional reports will be submitted to the AU CCM in November 2023 for review. If necessary, online sessions will be organized with the Consultants to facilitate timely and efficient feedback on the reports. Following this, final versions of all reports will be submitted in December 2023.
Support to the preparation of dissemination material. In view of the dissemination of the assessment reports, the Consultants will collaborate with AUC and GIZ communication experts to prepare various dissemination material. The main tasks of the Consultant will be to provide key messages from the 5 regional reports and the continental report (main trends, key progress and good practices, main challenges, main recommendations). These will form the basis of any flyer/brochure/infographics that will be shared with MS, RECs, CSOs, development partners, academia, etc on the results/outcomes of the MPFA mid-term assessment. The Consultants will also provide feedback on the draft communication materials before their finalization.
Number of workdays and period of assignment

Number of work days: 180
Period of assignment: From 15 February 2023 until 29 January 2024.

Personnel concept and qualifications

Team leader

Tasks of the team leader

Overall responsibility for the advisory packages of the contractor (quality and deadlines)
Coordinating and ensuring communication with GIZ, AUC, MS and RECs focal points and others key stakeholders involved in the project
Personnel management, in particular, planning and steering assignments of key experts
Coordination of the drafting and finalization of the inception report
Regular reporting in accordance with deadlines
Data collection and report writing for one region
Coordination and writing of the continental report

Qualifications of the team leader

Education/training (2.1.1): PhD in political science, social science, law, development studies, migration
Language (2.1.2): Good business language skills in English
General professional experience (2.1.3): 15 years of professional experience in the migration governance sector
Specific professional experience (2.1.4): 10 years in monitoring, evalutation and/or review of policies and strategies in migration related areas at regional and continental levels
Leadership/management experience (2.1.5): 5 years of management/leadership experience as project team leader or manager in a company
Regional experience (2.1.6): 15 years of experience in projects in Africa (region), of which 10 years in projects in Central or Eastern or Northern or Southern or Western Africa
Development Cooperation (DC) experience (2.1.7): Not applicable
Other (2.1.8): Experience with the AU and/or RECs in the area of migration (4 previous experiences with the AU or RECs in the area of migration)

Expert 1

Tasks of expert 1

Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the inception report
Data collection and report writing for one region
Communication with MS and RECs focal points from one region
Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the continental report

Qualifications of expert 1

Education/training (2.2.1): Masters in political science, social science, law, development studies, migration
Language (2.2.2): Good business language skills in English and one other language spoken in the region (if applicable)
General professional experience (2.2.3): 10 years of professional experience in the migration governance sector
Specific professional experience (2.2.4): 8 years in monitoring, evalutation and/or review of policies and strategies in migration related areas at regional and national levels
Leadership/management experience (2.2.5): Not applicable
Regional experience (2.2.6): 10 years of experience in projects in Central or Eastern or Northern or Southern or Western Africa
Development Cooperation (DC) experience (2.2.7): Not applicable
Other (2.2.8): Experience with the AU and/or RECs in the area of migration (2 previous experiences with the AU or RECs in the area of migration)

Expert 2

Tasks of expert 2

Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the inception report
Data collection and report writing for one region
Communication with MS and RECs focal points from one region
Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the continental report

Qualifications of expert 2

Education/training (2.3.1): Masters in political science, social science, law, development studies, migration
Language (2.3.2): Good business language skills in English and one other language spoken in the region (if applicable)
General professional experience (2.3.3): 10 years of professional experience in the migration governance sector
Specific professional experience (2.3.4): 8 years in monitoring, evalutation and/or review of policies and strategies in migration related areas at regional and national levels
Leadership/management experience (2.3.5): Not applicable
Regional experience (2.3.6): 10 years of experience in projects in Central or Eastern or Northern or Southern or Western Africa
Development Cooperation (DC) experience (2.3.7): Not applicable
Other (2.3.8): Experience with the AU and/or RECs in the area of migration

(2 previous experiences with the AU or RECs in the area of migration)

Expert 3

Tasks of expert 3

Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the inception report
Data collection and report writing for one region
Communication with MS and RECs focal points from one region
Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the continental report

Qualifications of expert 3

Education/training (2.4.1): Masters in political science, social science, law, development studies, migration
Language (2.4.2): Good business language skills in English and one other language spoken in the region (if applicable)
General professional experience (2.4.3): 10 years of professional experience in the migration governance sector
Specific professional experience (2.4.4): 8 years in monitoring, evalutation and/or review of policies and strategies in migration related areas at regional and national levels
Leadership/management experience (2.4.5): Not applicable
Regional experience (2.4.6): 10 years of experience in projects in Central or Eastern or Northern or Southern or Western Africa
Development Cooperation (DC) experience (2.4.7): Not applicable
Other (2.4.8): Experience with the AU and/or RECs in the area of migration (2 previous experiences with the AU or RECs in the area of migration)

Expert 4

Tasks of expert 4

Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the inception report
Data collection and report writing for one region
Communication with MS and RECs focal points from one region
Contribution in the drafting and finalization of the continental report

Qualifications of expert 4

Education/training (2.5.1): Masters in political science, social science, law, development studies, migration
Language (2.5.2): Good business language skills in English and one other language spoken in the region (if applicable)
General professional experience (2.5.3): 10 years of professional experience in the migration governance sector
Specific professional experience (2.5.4): 8 years in monitoring, evalutation and/or review of policies and strategies in migration related areas at regional and national levels
Leadership/management experience (2.5.5): Not applicable
Regional experience (2.5.6): 10 years of experience in projects in Central or Eastern or Northern or Southern or Western Africa
Development Cooperation (DC) experience (2.5.7): Not applicable
Other (2.5.8): Experience with the AU and/or RECs in the area of migration (2 previous experiences with the AU or RECs in the area of migration)

[1] The list will be drafted by the AU CCM and shared with the Consultants upon the commencement of the assignment.

[2] Check the AU website regarding MS repartition in the 5 regions. https://au.int/en/member_states/countryprofiles2

[3] The 5 regions are: Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, and Western Africa.

83429427- Support to The AU Commision For THE Mid Term Assessment of the 2018 MPFA

Context

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries. Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With more than 225 staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 35 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance and Migration, Regional Economic Integration, as well as Pandemic Prevention and Health.