Local Consultant to support the establishment of the Local Technical Committee on Migration in Wa, Kintampo North, Dormaa Central and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
- Short Posting Period (5d): Only 5 days between posting and deadline. UN vacancies typically allow 2–4 weeks. Very short windows can indicate the hiring decision is already made.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Migration Policy and Coordination Unit
Support the development of a platform for technical dialogue among government stakeholders to ensure that all project activities and the initiatives on migration are aligned with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly Development Plans and ensure alignment with the implementation of national policies and strategies such as the MTNDPF [link removed].
Develop and/or update standardized LTC operational tools, including meeting agendas, minutes templates, action-tracking matrices, and reporting formats.
Develop an annual LTC workplan aligned with ATUU project objectives and national and local migration governance priorities.
Coordinate and facilitate regular quarterly LTC meetings, including preparation of agendas, documentation of proceedings, and follow-up on agreed action points.
Serve as the focal point for communication between LTC members, local authorities, and the project team.
Support the implementation and tracking of LTC recommendations related to migration management, ethical recruitment, migrant protection, and referral mechanisms.
Monitor LTC performance, participation, challenges, and achievements.
Prepare concise monthly progress reports and quarterly analytical reports on LTC activities.
Document good practices, lessons learned, and case examples from LTC operations.
LTC operational tools and annual workplan developed and validated within the first month of the assignment.
At least one (1)LTC meeting coordinated per quarter with documented minutes and follow-up actions.
Evidence of effective follow-up and implementation of LTC recommendations.
Timely submission of quality monthly and quarterly reports.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University degree in Migration Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution
Experience
Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in migration governance, local governance, programme coordination, or related areas.
Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting multi-stakeholder technical committees, task forces, or working groups at the local or sub-national level.
Proven knowledge of local government systems, decentralized governance structures, and local service delivery and referral mechanisms in Ghana, particularly within metropolitan, municipal, or district assemblies.
Strong understanding of labour migration governance, ethical recruitment, migrant protection frameworks, and referral pathways at the local level.
Proven experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, follow-up on action points, and analytical reporting.
Skills
Proven experience in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, follow-up on action points, and analytical reporting.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Languages
For this consultancy, Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of a local language is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link [link removed]. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
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