10. Education, Experience and/or skills required

The consultant should have:

• Master’s in social sciences, development studies, international relations, migration studies, public policy, African studies, or a related field, from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or

• Bachelor's degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting stocktaking exercises, assessments, reviews, research or similar analytical assignments.

• Experience in conducting consultations and gathering information from government institutions and other stakeholders, preferably across multiple African countries.

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize information from diverse sources into clear and concise reports.

• Experience in facilitating workshops, consultations or multi-stakeholder meetings.

• Knowledge and understanding of African Union structures, policies and frameworks, particularly those relating to diaspora engagement, migration and development, would be an advantage.

• Familiarity with the 2012 Global African Diaspora Summit and/or the GADS Declaration and the Migration Policy Framework and Action Plan would be an advantage.

• Experience working with the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, Member States, UN agencies or other regional/international organizations would be desirable.

• Expertise and/or professional experience in the African context, preferably with experience engaging African governments and diaspora institutions, is strongly desirable.

11. Travel required

The assignment will primarily be conducted remotely, and the consultation will take place virtually. However, subject to the availability of resources and the relevance and added value of in-person engagement, the possibility of bringing the consultant in person either before or after the Consultation may be explored, in consultation with AU-CIDO and IOM SLO.

12. Competencies

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-behavioral indicators

• Strong research and analytical skills;

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills;

• Strong stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills;

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources;

• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines;

• Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills;

• Ability to work effectively with AU, IOM and Member State counterparts; and

• Good understanding of the African institutional and policy context, particularly in relation to diaspora engagement and the roles of the AU, Member States and regional institutions.