Background

1. Policies for effective integration of migrants’ contributions to the country’s development are outlined and mainstreamed into local development strategies of at least 10 local governments;
2. Capacities of key actors at relevant governmental levels (mainly partner local governments, BiH Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and members of the inter-ministerial working group) on effective mainstreaming of migration into development are strengthened; cooperation with migrants and their organisations is being structured in municipal planning schemes;
3. Key elements for the definition of a valuable mainstreaming of migration into development concept are identified, validated and integrated into complementary action plans of different key actors in BiH (governmental institutions, civil society organisations, Associations of Municipalities and Cities, private sector, migrants’ organisations).
   The project is an integral part of the UNDP Rural and Regional Development Sector. Among other initiatives in the Sector, it closely cooperates with the Integrated Local Development Project, particularly with regard to local/cantonal level interventions.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and get acquainted with all relevant materials (to be provided by the project team), including the project document, the Methodology for Cantonal Development Planning, existing relevant strategies as well as draft comprehensive situation analyses (including also aspects of migration) and the broader development objectives for the targeted cantons;
• Have a briefing meeting with and obtain inputs and necessary information from the project team and lead institutional partners.
  It is envisaged that this task will be finalised by mid-October 2014, allowing for different pace of cantonal development planning. The level of effort will not exceed 2 expert/days.

• Based on the key findings and potentials related to migration, the Consultant is then to review and provide inputs into the programmatic part of cantonal strategies comprising a set of measures by defining 1 - 2 migration-related measures/programmes, so as to enable placing migration in development function (both in terms of problem-solving, as well as reinforcing potentials), and achieving concrete effects for canton or specific localities therein. In this step, the Consultant should consider the broader socio-economic context described within the draft analysis and provide tailored and integrated inputs. The measures/programmes should also follow the standard format used and capture some general parameters, such as specific programmes/actions within the measure, indicative financial value, key target groups, expected results and result indicators.
• Submit the draft measures with inputs addressing migration and development aspects to the project team and cantonal counterparts for their review and further consideration.

Under this task, the Consultant is expected to facilitate at least two practical workshops (one day each) with relevant cantonal representatives to discuss together possible migration-related measures and exchange ideas.
It is envisaged that this task will be delivered from early February to the end of March, 2015 and the level of effort will not exceed 16 expert/days.

• The key relevant materials are reviewed by the Consultant and a briefing session organised with the project team and other relevant partners, allowing for further analytical and expert work.  End of September – mid October, 2014
  (2 expert days)
  

Task 2: Provide analytical and expert inputs and recommendations towards embedding the migration aspects into draft cantonal strategic platforms of 7 cantons in FBiH:

• The aspect of migration is embedded within the draft socio-economic analyses / strategic platforms of seven cantonal development strategies, as per the specific requirements of the ToR.  October, 2014
  (14 expert days)
  

Task 3: Provide analytical and expert inputs and recommendations towards embedding the migration aspects into draft programmatic parts of cantonal strategies

• The aspect of migration is embedded within the draft programmatic parts of seven cantonal development strategies, as per the specific requirements of the ToR. 01 February – 31 March 2015
  (16 working days)
  

Task 4: Provide a summary analytical note on piloting migration mainstreaming within cantonal development planning

• A brief analytical note capturing the Consultant`s experience as well as the results of piloting migration mainstreaming within the cantonal development planning (including a summary of emerging migration-related programmes/measures, as well as recommendations for future cantonal planning processes) is drafted and approved by the project team. By April, 2015
  (2 expert days)
  

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Demonstrates professional competence to meet responsibilities and post requirements and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Results-Orientation: Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals, generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations;
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different audiences;
• Team work: Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relations with a culturally diverse team;
• Client orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and stakeholders and pro-activeness in identifying of beneficiaries and partners’ needs, and matching them to appropriate solutions.
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree in economics, political sciences and other relevant social sciences.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including in the area of migration policy and practice;
• Previous professional experience in the area of local and regional development, preferably related to local strategic planning.
• Proven ability to undertake professional research using both quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Familiarity with key public documents, strategies, trends and practices related to migration and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an asset.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and write concisely and clearly.
• Fluency in the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina is required.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource.