Individual Consultant for the Development of SOP on Post-Arrival Immediate at IOM

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Migration Governance, Reintegration Programming, SOP Drafting, Operational Frameworks, Referral Mechanisms, Multistakeholder Consultation, Analytical Writing, Facilitation Skills, Bengali Fluency, English Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction 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. The Migration Policy and Sustainable Development unit of IOM is seeking a Consultant to support the Government of Bangladesh, particularly the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE), the Wage Earners’ Welfare Board (WEWB), Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, relevant airport authorities, law enforcement agencies, Probashi Kallyan Desk (PKD), and civil society organizations, in developing the Post-Arrival SOP including Immediate Assistance and Referral Framework, and other necessary IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Project Context and Scope Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest labour-sending countries, with overseas employment significantly contributing to national development. However, returnee migrant workers, particularly those returning in vulnerable situations, often face immediate humanitarian, protection, and reintegration challenges upon arrival. These may include unmet basic needs, health concerns, psychosocial distress, legal complications, debt burdens, and social stigma. Migrants returning in vulnerable situations including women and girls, victims of exploitation, migrants experiencing abuse, and those facing health or protection concerns often require targeted identification, immediate assistance, and referral to appropriate services upon arrival. Despite ongoing efforts by the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), including the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE), the Wage Earners’ Welfare Board (WEWB), the Department of Immigration and Passports, airport authorities, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, there remains a need for a standardized, coordinated, and rights-based post-arrival response mechanism at international airports. The “PROTTASHA II-STRENGTHENED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED MIGRATION MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE REINTEGRATION” project, supported by the European Union and implemented with technical assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), seeks to enhance national systems for return and reintegration. As part of these efforts, strengthening mechanisms for identification, immediate assistance, and referral for migrants in vulnerable situations is essential to ensure timely protection and support upon arrival. As part of this initiative, the development of a comprehensive Post-Arrival SOP for Returnees and Immediate Assistance and Referral is essential to ensure a systematic, timely, and dignified response for Bangladeshi migrants returning through international airports. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the focal point from the Migration Policy and Sustainable Development Unit of IOM and in coordination with designated focal points from relevant government institutions.

Responsibilities

Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for post-arrival immediate assistance and referral services for returnee migrants at international airports in Bangladesh. Coordinate with government ministries, airport authorities, and law enforcement to ensure a systematic and dignified response for vulnerable migrants.