Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Objective of the Consultancy
The consultant’s main objective is to review and refine the existing PDO manuals of both ministries to align them with best practices and current methodologies. In addition, the consultant will provide capacity-building support to trainers to enhance the delivery of PDOs, ensuring training is effective, interactive, and adheres to adult learning theories.

Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
1. Technical Review of the Existing PDO Manuals
o Conduct a detailed review of the existing PDO training manuals cross-referencing them with Comprehensive Information and Orientation Programme (CIOP) guidelines.
o Provide recommendations for refining and enhancing the content to ensure clarity, relevance, and alignment with international best practices.
o Ensure the materials of the manuals are structured in a way that promotes effective learning outcomes for participants (prospective labour migrants).
2. Recommendations for Alignment and Improvement
o Develop and present a set of recommendations to improve the content and delivery of PDO manuals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and methodologies of the ministries.
o Recommend ways to integrate interactive elements that will enhance participant engagement.
3. Capacity Building and Training of Trainers (ToT)
o Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the planning and delivery of capacity-building workshops for PDO trainers.
o Provide specific training on adult learning theories, with an emphasis on how trainers can ensure interactivity, participation, and knowledge retention.
o Share practical tips and techniques that trainers can employ to improve their engagement with participants during PDO sessions.
4. Support for Trainers in Applying the CIOP Approach
o Facilitate the practical application of the CIOP approach or similar frameworks during the training, ensuring that trainers are well-prepared to incorporate these methodologies into their PDO delivery.
o Provide guidance on effective methods for participant assessment and evaluation.
5. Final Report and Recommendations
o Develop a final report summarizing the findings from the review process and the outcomes of the capacity-building activities.
o Include a set of actionable recommendations for further refinement of the PDO training program, as well as suggestions for the long-term sustainability of the training initiatives.

Expected Deliverables
The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:
• A comprehensive report on the technical review of the PDO manuals and materials, including detailed recommendations.
• Submitting a comprehensive Pre-Departure Orientation manual for the ministries to use in delivering PDO trainings.
• Capacity-building workshops for PDO trainers, focusing on adult learning theory and interactive training methodologies.
• A final report summarizing the activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvements.

Duration of the Assignment
The assignment will be carried out over four months. The key deliverables are expected within the following timeframe:
• Weeks 1-2: Review of PDO materials and submission of report with recommendations.
• Week 3: IOM review of the report and recommendations.
• Weeks 4-6: Development of the draft Pre-Departure Orientation Manual
• Week 7 – 8: IOM Review of the draft PDO Manual and provision of Inputs and Comments.
• Week 9: Consultant to finalize the Draft PDO manual and incorporate comments and inputs from IOM.
• Week 10: Finalization and Designing of the PDO Manuals.
• Week 11: Stakeholders meeting to review and approve the PDO Manuals.
• Week 12: Incorporation of the stakeholders’ comments and inputs and submission of the final PDO Manuals.
• Week 13 and 14: Finalization of the PDO Manuals and submission to the government for signature
• Week 15 and 16: Conducting Training of Trainers to government officers of both ministries on the PDO Manuals (one in Zanzibar and one in Tanzania mainland).

Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report directly to focal person from IOM Tanzania and IOM Regional Office Eastern Horn and Southern Africa and will work closely with the relevant officers from the Ministries of Labour in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar,

Qualifications
Education
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline, such as environmental Labour laws, Labour relations, labour practices and labour migration.
• Advanced technical management on labour migration, rights of prospective labour migrants and the pre-departure orientation modules in practice in Africa.

Experience
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in project implementation and monitoring and evaluations.

Skills
• Good knowledge of the labour structures of the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Proven experience in conducting training and capacity building, with a focus on adult learning methodologies.
• Strong expertise in reviewing, developing, and refining training materials.
• Experience in working with pre-departure orientation or related fields, particularly in migration or international development contexts.
• Experience on Labour Migration dynamics and procedures for the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback and actionable recommendations.

Languages

English & Kiswahili.

Travel required
No
Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
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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Job Info
Job Identification
12266
Job Category
Other
Posting Date
11/13/2024, 03:50 PM
Locations
Dar-es-Salaam, Dar es Salaam, TZ
Apply Before
11/26/2024, 12:49 PM
Degree Level
Masters or Equivalent or Higher
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Contract Type
Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration
4 Months
Vacancy Type
Consultancy
Recruiting Type
Consultant
Grade
UG

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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