Consultant - Kenya National Consultant, Admin Data for Counter TiP
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related agency established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. The Regional Data Hub (RDH) for East, Horn, and Southern Africa (EHSA) in Nairobi, Kenya, provides data expertise to strengthen regional evidence on migration. This role contributes to the "Regional Counter Smuggling Programme" (RCSP), funded by the UK Home Office, which aims to enhance border management and combat migrant smuggling and organized crime.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to enhance data management capacity among government stakeholders in Kenya to generate de-identified administrative data and statistics on irregular migration, trafficking in persons (TiP), and smuggling of migrants (SoM), particularly at air borders. The consultant will assess existing data management processes, collect primary data to fill gaps, and develop country-level data processes aligned with the International Classification for Administrative Data on Trafficking in Persons (IC-TIP). The role involves adapting data collection tools, creating capacity development materials, and delivering training workshops to equip government agencies. Ultimately, the consultancy seeks to improve the collection, classification, and reporting of administrative data on TIP and SoM, ensuring data is consistent, comparable, and actionable for policy and programmatic responses, thereby reinforcing national security and safeguarding migrant rights.
Responsibilities
The consultant will deliver a comprehensive report on an installment basis, collaborating with regional consultants and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include assessing and reporting on existing government data management processes for migration, TIP, and smuggling statistics, and collecting primary data to address identified gaps. The consultant will develop and validate country-level data processes aligned with IC-TIP standards. Additionally, they will adapt existing data collection tools, create capacity development materials, and lead training workshops for government agencies to improve data collection and reporting. The role also involves evaluating capacity-building effectiveness, developing pathways for integrating administrative data into national statistical frameworks, and establishing monitoring mechanisms for sustained data use in counter-TIP and counter-SoM efforts. Depending on expertise, responsibilities may extend to assessing referral mechanisms, aligning data systems with international standards, and updating National Referral Mechanisms (NRMs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Crosscutting duties include mainstreaming gender responsiveness, child protection, and victim-centered approaches, and adhering to data governance principles.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in migration, international development, and data/information management, preferably in developing countries, is required. Experience in migration, border governance, or migrant protection is highly desirable. Understanding the migratory context in the East and Horn of Africa is also highly desirable. Experience with UN or international development organizations is an asset.
Skills
Data management, Information management, Statistics, Migration studies, Case management, Report writing, Capacity development, Training delivery, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Quality assurance, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Multicultural environment adaptability.