Position Title

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Consultant

Organizational Unit

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IBG

Duty Station

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IOM Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Appointment

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 Non-staff     

Estimated Start Date

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As soon as possible

 Closing Date 

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 21 June, 2023

Reference Code 

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CFA 2023/08 - RW

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Context: 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, under the direct supervision of the IBG Manager, the incumbent will support the Immigration and Border Governance unit in the elaboration of  the management of public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC) at Points of Entry (PoE).

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The selected consultant will be in charge of the elaboration of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Health Surveillance during a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for staff working at Points of Entry (PoE) . In particular, the consultant shall:

• Complete a Desk Review of existing documents and practices on health surveillance at PoE during PHEIC in Rwanda and in similar contexts;
• Conduct consultations with relevant stakeholders in view of identifying best practices and persisting challenges that may enhance/affect health surveillance procedures at PoEs.
• Elaborate a Draft 0 of the SOPs on Health and Border Surveillance.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in public health

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years (for candidates holding a Diploma) and two (2) years (for candidates holding a University degree) of experience working in public health and health surveillance.
• Strong coordination, and management skills.
• Experience working with Government of Rwanda entities on public policies, programs or procedures.

   Travel required:

The Consultant may be required to travel up to two times during the first period of the consultancy to the PoEs. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will take care of the costs of travel in accordance with IOM’s travel policies, including IN/6.

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Advantageous

English and Kinyarwanda

French

Notes

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment