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HRDDP Assessment on strengthening the Humanitarian Border Management and Health capacities of Libya authorities in the South

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title

Consultant – HRDDP Assessment on strengthening the Humanitarian Border Management and Health capacities of Libya authorities in the South

Duty Station

IOM Libya mission – Home based consultancy

Type of Appointment

One month with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date

As soon as possible

Closing Date

September 5th, 2021**

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen**

1. External female candidates.

Context:

The Libyan political and security crisis has affected migration dynamics in Libya and in the region. In addition of being traditionally a country of destination, Libya is also increasingly becoming a transit country and the main departure point to Italy in the Central Mediterranean Route. Libya’s current migration crisis is characterised by different migratory flows and patterns in and through an increasingly fragile and conflict-ridden country. The roots and drivers of the country crisis are complex, involving underdevelopment, state fragility, marginalization and security threats in West Africa, East Africa and the Middle East. Political insecurity and conflict in Libya has led to failing governance, social and economic inefficiencies, collapse of service provision and direct threats to the life and liberty of all populations within Libya. Economic prosperity pre-2011, porous borders, and the complex realities of the political and economic situation in Libya and other regional countries have seen Libya hosting different population groups, including refugees and economic migrants, with a growing minority seeking onwards travel to Europe while others are long term residents of the country.

IOM will work with Libyan authorities to develop rights-based humanitarian border management governance in south Libya, and facilitate understanding and application of health, border and mobility management. Support will include strengthening the knowledge base of local contexts, developing operational tools and coordination mechanisms, rehabilitation of border security and health infrastructure, and training of border management officials. Capacity building of authorities will include training and procedures to perform search and rescue operations in the desert (SARD) and to coordinate with health services. IOM will provide training, technical and material assistance to health authorities to address border and mobility-related health threats and to strengthen health services in south Libya.

The ‘Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on UN support to non-UN security forces’ (HRDDP) was issued by the United Nations Secretary-General on 13 July 2011, and is intended to serve as a risk management mechanism to ensure that the Organisation does not provide support to entities committing grave violations of international, humanitarian, human rights and refugee law when engaging with the security sector. Moreover, the HRDDP is intended to help guide UN entities and their in-country leadership in their engagement with non-United Nations security forces, including the implementation of safeguards and mitigation measures to reduce the risk of violations. A key component of implementing the HRDDP is the risk assessment, which provides the baseline analysis of risks for engaging with the sector. Based on it, the project management and, where appropriate, UN leadership at the country level, can ensure the identification and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures and responses.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The objective of the consultancy is to provide technical and operational support to IOM Libya’s commitment to the HRDDP provisions related to the provision of assistance to national authorities on strengthening the capacity of relevant Libyan authorities to manage national borders and mixed migration efficiently and in a manner compliant with international law, especially human rights law in the South, including their ability to perform search and rescue operations in the desert (SARD), as well as to relevant Libyan health authorities to provide enhanced primary health care services to migrants, IDPs and conflicted-affected border populations.

Furthermore, the consultancy will facilitate the development a comprehensive knowledge base, based on best practices and in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, through building synergies and identifying modalities for improved delivery of results. The incumbent is expected to draw upon previous stakeholder analyses, risk assessments, capacity and needs assessments, and human rights monitoring conducted, assessments on the Ministry of Interior and police, rule of law sector, and the Support to Security Forces in Libya, HRDDP General and Preliminary Risk Assessments.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the IBM Programme Coordinator and the Programme Manager for IBM/SAR/TC, the incumbent is expected to:

a. Identify possible risks related to implementation of the foreseen assistance to be provided to Libyan border and migration management authorities, as part of the mitigation measures endorsed by the HRDDP task force.

b. Provide advice on required additional mitigation measures addressing the risks identified related to providing equipment and capacity building support for enhanced border and migration management capacities in the South, while at the same time considering the envisaged scope of engagement for IOM based on its contractual obligations and other projects.

c. Review the draft Standard Operating Procedure on the performance of Search and Rescue Operations in the Desert (SARD) from a HRDDP perspective.

d. Provide expertise and guidance on IOM programming regarding provision of assistance to migrants rescued in the desert, including appropriate further follow up actions from a HRDDP perspective.

e. Coordinate closely with other IOM Libya Units, the HRDDP Task Force as well as the relevant representatives of other entities within the UNCT Libya, in identifying possible risks and proposing mitigation measures related to strengthening border management capacities in the South of Libya.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables (in English); Estimated duration to complete:

1. First deliverable – 15 working days from the start of the consultancy:

Comprehensive “HRDDP Risk Assessment Report” on IOM support to strengthen border and migration management capacities in the South of Libya.

1. Second deliverable – 20 working days from the start of the consultancy:

Action Plan with mitigation measures related to the “HRDDP Risk Assessment Report” on IOM support to strengthen border and migration management capacities in the South of Libya.

1. Third deliverable – 25 working days from the start of the consultancy:

HRDDP review of the Standard Operating Procedure on the performance of Search and Rescue Operations in the Desert (SARD) from a HRDDP perspective.

1. Fourth deliverable – 30 working days from the start of consultancy:

Materials/submissions prepared for IOM’s presentation to the Task Force related to strengthening border and migration management in the South, including the conclusions of the risk assessment and proposed mitigation measures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in a field of study related to Humanitarian Law, International Law, Human Rights or a related field from an accredited academic institution with relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 (ten) years relevant work experience.
• Prior work experience with an international organization and/or providing technical assistance to national authorities is an asset.
• Previous work experience related to implementation of HRDDP policy.
• Strong and demonstrable interest in humanitarian issues.
• Good understanding of gender and issues around gender-based violence.
• Excellent writing, communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of project development, management, and evaluation concepts and procedures is a strong asset.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English is required, Arabic is advantageous.

Required Competencies

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

· Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1*

· Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

· Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

· Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

· Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

· Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality