83437777_ a short-term expert consultancy for the evaluation of ACPMD.

short-term expert consultancy service for the Evaluation and Revision of the African Common Position on Migration & Development

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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 200 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, Sustainable Economic Growth and Employment, as well as Health and Social Development.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is looking for a short-term expert consultancy service for the Evaluation and Revision of the African Common Position on Migration & Development.

Further details of the assignment can be found in the Terms of Reference. Please request all tender documents by email from [email protected] by mentioning 83437777_ a short-term expert consultancy for the evaluation of ACPMD.

The aim of the consultancy is the evaluation of ACPMD, which would entail establishing the continued relevance of the ACPMD and conducting a gap analysis of the document against the continental migration management frameworks. The gap analysis would form the basis for revising the ACMPD.

Period of assignment: August 25, 2023, to March 30, 2024, for up to 60 working days (hybrid).

Required qualifications

Qualifications of the short-term expert (expert 1)

Education/training (2.6.1): Master’s degree in the field of social sciences, law, human rights, international relations, migration, or related field.

Language (2.6.2): Business fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of other AU languages would be a strong asset.

General professional experience (2.6.3):

• Relevant international work experience of 7 years drafting legal/policy documents,
• Demonstrable technical experience in migration policy formulation, social research in the area of migration and human mobility (displacement, refugees, diaspora engagement, labour migration, and return/reintegration etc.
• In-depth knowledge of migration and development issues in Africa.
• Knowledge of global, continental, and regional policies, laws and initiatives on migration and mobility

Specific professional experience (2.6.4):

• 10 years’ experience in similar assignments in Africa
• Experience working with the AUC and other multi-lateral organizations on similar assignments
• Experience and ability to interact with senior officials (Government officials and representatives of multilateral and bilateral agencies)
• Experience and ability to navigate political processes in highly sensitive settings
• Excellent drafting/writing and analytical skill,
• Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills.

Regional experience (2.6.5):

• Demonstrable work experience in Africa (related to Migration, mixed migration, irregular migration including trafficking in persons, labour migration, diaspora and development, and migration governance).
• Experience in similar assignments in other regions including at the national level would be an added advantage.

The bidder must provide a clear overview of his/her individual qualifications (through a well and clearly structured CV outlining the requested skills and experiences).