National Consultant, Labour migration policy review based on statistical data and analysis (SSAs)

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Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) together with the Office of the Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Migration of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoL), will support Tajikistan in assessing the effectiveness of labour migration policies in the country. The project intends to provide the Ministry of Labour of Tajikistan with a solid knowledge base to orient national labour migration policies and maximize their impact on development.

Tajikistan is increasingly faced with challenges related to the effective management of labour migration. According to various sources (MPI; UN; IOM), the Tajik migration outlook has turned from a country of internally displaced persons and refugees to one of the largest regional exporters of labour. However, this qualitative and quantitative transformation of migration flows has not matched fully with an adequate shift in the national labour migration policies.

To this end, the project will analyze strengths and weaknesses of the current policy framework and will suggest measures to expand the positive impact and reduce unwitting counterproductive effects. In the framework of this initiative a Working Group consisting of International and National consultants/experts will develop a set of methodological tools that will allow the Tajik government to assess periodically how the overall migration policy framework is fit to achieve the objectives and priorities set by the State authorities.

This overall process – referred to as “Fitness Check” - will result in an overall baseline assessment that can orient migration policy choices, including the National Strategy on Labour Migration, and measure progresses in the policy framework against the evolving economic and social context.

Objective of Assignment: The POiD is planning to hire a National Consultant as a member of the project’s Working Group to carry out policy review on labour migration in Tajikistan.

Duration of Assignment: 4 months.

Tasks and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Economic Officer at the POiD, the consultant will perform the following tasks:

1. Act as a member of the Working Group and support the collection, systematization and analysis of necessary statistical data on labour migration in Tajikistan, including prevalent regions of origin of migrants, rate of return, socio-demographics of Tajik nationals abroad and main destination areas, rate of reintegration in the Tajik labour market upon return, and other data as necessary;
2. Establish a database of collected statistics;
3. Perform the role of liaison between relevant State authorities, data collection entities and experts;
4. Ensure timely submission of the requested information to the Working Group and act as expert statistician on the subject matter;
5. Prioritize support to the Working Group by transmitting strategic policy directions and statistical data (special focus on entrepreneurship and labour market integration);
6. Envisage foreseeable part for the existed national strategies (National Strategy on Migration, and National Strategies on Development).

Deliverables:

• A Statistical Data Analysis Report containing relevant data collected and in line with the methodological approach and objectives of the Fitness Check;
• Provide support to the Working Group as needed, throughout the performance of its assignment;
• Final report on the overall assignment, including a description of activities undertaken and outlining progress achieved in relation to the objectives of assignment, also stating challenges and constraints.

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in Statistics, Economics, Political Science or Law;
• Minimum 4 years of experience in dealing with the migration policy review and research on databases;
• Proven experience in writing data analytics, analytical reviews and brief policy updates;
• Excellent command of Microsoft package, particularly Excel and other tools for the creation of databases, including other tools for interactive presentations, synthetic outlines/diagrams;
• Excellent analytical, research and drafting skills; Proven experience in data collection and elaboration;
• Experience of working with archives and database related to migrants;
• Fluency in Tajik, Russian and knowledge of English would be an asset.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

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Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
• Requisition ID: ECO00003G
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe
• Issue Date: Jul 12, 2022
• Closing Date: Aug 7, 2022
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)