Independent External Consultant
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. This role contributes to the "Strengthening the Capacity of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Border Security and Management" project (October 2024-September 2026), funded by Switzerland. The project aims to enhance NIS capabilities in data management and forensic document examination at key international airports to combat transnational organized crime.
Job Purpose
This role serves to independently evaluate the "Strengthening the Capacity of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Border Security and Management" project. The purpose is to assess the project's effectiveness in enhancing NIS institutional capacity through improved MIDAS data integration, synchronization, and forensic document examination skills. The evaluation will cover the project's full results chain, examining design, implementation, partnerships, and sustainability prospects. The findings will inform future migration management strategies and interventions in Nigeria, ensuring alignment with IOM's mandate to facilitate orderly migration while combating transnational organized crime. The consultant will contribute to the Immigration and Border Governance unit.
Responsibilities
The consultant will independently conduct the project evaluation in accordance with the Terms of Reference and ethical standards. This includes designing and implementing the evaluation methodology, collecting and analyzing evidence, and maintaining secure records. Key tasks involve preparing and submitting a comprehensive inception report, data collection tools, and a final evaluation report, ensuring all deliverables meet IOM's quality standards and house style. The consultant must systematically respond to feedback, promptly flag any access, security, ethical, or data quality concerns, and present findings clearly. Additionally, they will be responsible for protecting confidential and sensitive information throughout the evaluation process.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in project evaluation, institutional assessment, or performance monitoring is required. Demonstrated experience with mixed-methods evaluation, ICT-supported systems, and integrating gender, human rights, and data protection principles is essential. Experience with border management systems like MIDAS is a strong asset.
Skills
Excellent analytical, facilitation, presentation, and English report-writing skills. Ability to work independently with diverse stakeholders. Experience evaluating ICT systems, integrating gender equality, human rights, inclusion, ethics, and data protection. Knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba) is an asset.