Research Job Opportunity: International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function, Nairobi
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Please find below a job opportunity with the International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function, Nairobi.
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Brian Ward
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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VACANCY NOTICE
IOM/031/07
Functional Title: CONSULTANT - Senior Researcher
Duty Station: Nairobi (Kenya) with frequent travel in the region
Duration of Assignment: 8 months
Starting Date: 10.01.2008
Terms of Reference
Research Assessment of Trafficking in Men from East Africa and the Horn to South Africa.
1. Background Information
Human trafficking has evolved into one of the most tragic features of contemporary global migration, primarily affecting women and children. Little information exists, however, on the trafficking of men. In response to this lack
of data, IOM will implement a 9-month research assessment of the trafficking of men from between the East and Horn of Africa to South Africa. These two regions are already linked by significant migrant smuggling trends, which IOM
anticipates will increase in response to the construction boom (and perceived work opportunities) expected in South Africa in preparation for 2010 football World Cup. Though IOM recognizes trafficking and smuggling as distinct
migration phenomena, the proposed research is based on the hypothesis that trafficking in men is closely linked with the voluminous, male migrant smuggling patterns linking the East and Horn of Africa with South Africa. A 2003 study1 conducted by IOM has already established that trafficking and smuggling in the region are functionally linked and occur alongside one
another, frequently along shared migration corridors.
As the phenomenon of male trafficking from East Africa and the Horn has not been thoroughly researched, there have to date been no programmatic responses to the perceived problem. The research will therefore serve to identify the problem and propose appropriate action and policy in both East Africa and South Africa to address the three P’s set forth in the Palermo
Protocol – Prevention, Prosecution and Protection.
1 Seduction, Sale and Slavery: Trafficking in Women and Children for Sexual Exploitation in Southern Africa, International
Organization for Migration, Pretoria, May 2003.
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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2. Project Description
This research project will explore the dimensions of trafficking in men from
East Africa and the Horn to South Africa with specific focus on: i) investigating
the extent to which the broad stream of irregular Somali, Ethiopian, Kenyan,
and Tanzanian male migrants are being transported to South Africa for
purposes of exploitation;2 ii) identifying trafficking routes between countries of
origin, transit, and destination; iii) developing profiles of men trafficked along
these routes; iv) developing profiles of traffickers operating along these
routes; iv) determining the character of sending communities, including
information about specific vulnerabilities; v) documenting traffickers’ modus
operandi; and, vi) documenting the forms of exploitation to which victims are
subjected, the human rights abused involved, and the control and coercion
mechanisms employed.
The study will focus on two known irregular migration routes that link East
Africa and the Horn with South Africa and which roughly follow, overland and
by sea, the profile of Africa’s east coast:
Route 1 – Overland: Irregular migration of men overland from Ethiopia,
Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to South Africa by way of Kenya, Tanzania,
Mozambique and Swaziland.
Route 2 – Sea & overland: Irregular migration of men by sea from Ethiopia
(via Kenya/Tanzania), Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to Mozambican and
South African harbors.
The investigation will cover a variety of relevant nodal points of the two
migration routes, including all likely places of origin for trafficked men in East
Africa and the Horn, likely or known transit points (border posts and border
communities, east coast harbors, airports, major bus and minibus stations),
and likely locations of exploitation in the destination country, South Africa
(major cities, border regions, farms).
3. Project Timeline: NINE (9) MONTHS
The first phase (1 month) will include preparatory work; during the second
phase (6 months), field research will be conducted, and the third phase (2
months) will include final data analysis and finalization of reports.
4. Job Description
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative for MRF Nairobi
and under the direct supervision of the Program Development Officer, the
Consultant will implement the project according to the methodology outlined
in the project document. Essential functions:
4.1 Develops research tools in coordination with IOM staff and the other
research team members based in Pretoria;
2 The significant distance between east Africa and South Africa, and therefore the cost of being transported, raises the
possibility that southerly migration along Africa’s east coast is facilitated by agents who offer to put up the costs to poor
migrants, with the expectation of being repaid at a later stage. This begs the question how and under what conditions East
African migrants repay their smugglers – and whether this does not give rise to premeditated forms of exploitation in South
Africa.
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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4.2 Pre-tests research tools, as needed, with relevant target groups;
4.3 Conducts field research according to the methodology outlined in the
project document, including, but not limited to:
4.3.1 Investigating trends in the irregular migration of males from
East Africa and the Horn to South Africa; to ascertain the
extent of human trafficking within these migratory channels, to
investigate source areas, routes, and modes of transport used
on the journey to South Africa; and to develop preliminary
profiles of both traffickers and trafficked males.
4.3.2 Cooperating with community and diaspora based organizations
to gain access to the Somali and Ethiopian diaspora in Kenya
and to Somali and Ethiopian men transiting Kenya and
Tanzania en route to South Africa.
4.3.3 Interviewing detained irregular migrants in Kenya and
Tanzania. with authorities’ approval.
4.3.4 Using initial research findings in South Africa to lead to a
variety of locations in search of information along the
transportation routes in East Africa and the Horn.
4.3.5 Taking up duty travel to Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania
and (to a limited extent) South Africa. Spending time in
locations such as source communities, at relevant border
posts, along borderlines and in border communities, at coastal
harbors, and at international airports used for
smuggling/trafficking. Observe cross-border traffic and make
contact with potential informants. As needed, use public
transportation to trace migration corridors linking East Africa
and South Africa in order to gather information about the
transportation process and border-crossing methods, and to
make contact with informants.
4.3.6 Conducting semi-structured interviews of official and nonofficial
secondary sources, including interviews in source
communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and as security
allows Somalia (S/C, Puntland, Somaliland) as well as migrant
communities in Kenya and Tanzania, and of potential and
actual victims in various settings, including, detention centers.
4.3.7 Collecting information, create contacts and interview
immigration “agents”, smugglers and potential human
traffickers;
4.4 Manages and coordinates of the research team’s activities, data
analysis and interpretation of findings;
4.5 Compiles the final version of research results with assistance from the
research team. Including recommendations for preventive and
protective programming.
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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5. Deliverables: ( Timelines to be agreed upon with the Supervisor)
5.1 Submission of Periodic progress reports;
5.2 Development and testing or Interview tools;
5.3 Preparation of work plan/s;
5.4 Development of Tour plans and tour reports and minutes;
5.5 Submission of Preliminary findings report (may be included in periodic
progress reports);
5.6 Submissions of the Final report.
6. Desirable Qualifications :
6.1 Education: University Degree in Social Sciences, Migration Studies,
Demography, Public Policy Studies, Journalism or related fields.
6.2 Minimum of 5 years relevant research and/or investigative journalism
experience. Knowledge of and research/investigative experience in
the East Africa and Horn of Africa regions – an advantage.
6.3 Clear understanding of : social science research process or
investigative journalism methodology, of research ethics,
6.4 Knowledge and understanding of research subject and related issues.
6.5 Experience in leading research/investigative teams and extensive field
research experience.
6.6 Proven publications record. Previous publication record on migration
or trafficking an advantage.
6.7 Excellent drafting ability.
6.8 IOM Functional Competencies required: effective communicator,
successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner and
cross-cultural facilitator.
6.9 Relevant computer skills including Microsoft office, internet, electronic
mail, use of software for the analysis of qualitative data (SAS) a
possible advantage.
6.10 Languages: excellent drafting and spoken English; fluency in one or
more of the following languages: Kiswahili and/or Somali and /or
Oromo and/or Amharic.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter quoting the
reference number on the envelope, an updated resume (CV) with three
professional references and a daytime telephone contact as well as two
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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recent examples of their own written work (preferably published work)
to:
Human Resources Department
International Organization for Migration
P.O. Box 55040, 00200 City Square, Nairobi
Or
E-Mail: HRNairobi[@]iom.int
(Please indicate the reference number of the VN on the subject line)
CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2007
Selected candidates must be willing to start not later than 10 January 2008