Consultant for Regulatory Impact Assessment 

Position Title	Consultant for Regulatory Impact Assessment
Classification, Position Grade	Consultancy
Duty Station	Kampala-Uganda
Type of Appointment	Consultancy (45 days extended into 4 months)
Date of Issue	12th February 2021
Closure Date	26th February 2021
CFA No.	CFA/UG/003/2021
Organizational Unit	LHD Unit

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. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy and are considered as first-tier candidates

Background and Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to ensuring orderly and humane governance of migration, promoting international cooperation on migration issues, and assisting in the search for practical solutions to migration issues.

Uganda is a member of several multilateral and regional partnerships including: The East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). As the result, Uganda has approved a wide range of trade agreements that influence the labour market. In 2010, the members of the EAC agreed to establish a full common market with free movement for workers, goods, services, and capital. Freedom of association and collective bargaining is enshrined in the EAC common market in the sense that an EAC migrant worker has the same rights as a national citizen. Uganda has one of the youngest and most rapidly growing populations in the world. Although 45% of the workforce is economically inactive; the growing employment rate creates pressure on job creation. Most end in informal, low-productive, and precarious low-paid occupations. Cognizant of the benefits that migration can bring to the country, the Government of Uganda (GoU) has undertaken several measures to manage labour migration and protect migrant workers. These include the creation of an External Employment Unit within the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), as well as the development of several laws and regulations pertaining to labour migration and diaspora engagement. Recommendations from the Regional Ministerial Forum on Harmonizing Labour Migration Policies in East and Horn of Africa (Nairobi Process –  Uganda is one of the co-signatories of this process),  proposed the strengthening of labour migration governance through “priority actions for effective labour migration policy development and drafting, negotiating and implementing Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements (BLMAs)”.

Though the country has taken key initiatives promoting labour migration, Uganda is still missing an overarching labour migration policy that underpins and gives clear direction to the development of a suitable labour migration regime. Such policy will contribute to strengthen the protection of both migrant workers from and within Uganda. As the GoU has made it mandatory that any new policy should be first supported and justify by a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), the project will conduct at the onset of the implementation phase a RIA.

Objective of the consultancy:

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) seeks the services of a consultant to conduct a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). The RIA will analyse the costs and benefits associated with the introduction of a new labour migration policy.  As a tool that informs policy decisions, RIA will enhance the information brought to bear on the policy making process and is an important contributor to rational, evidence-based policy making. A Regulatory Impact Assessment is a key component of Regulatory Best Practice (RBP). RBP is an approach to regulation that seeks to reduce regulatory-related costs, risks and barriers to competition facing firms so that they are able to operate in a climate which is positive for investment and of mutual benefit for both the investors and society as a whole. The main driver of Regulatory Best Practice is poverty eradication.

Scope:

The RIA will draw upon the Evidence Based Policy Making A Guide to Regulatory Impact Assessment, a manual developed by the Cabinet Secretariat – Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda. It will entail justifying the need to conduct an RIA for the Labour Migration Policy (LMP) as well as the benefits of the Process. It will be important to link the Social and Environmental Dimensions to the RIA. Hence the RIA process will require broad stakeholder consultations. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and direct supervision of the LHD PM, the consultant will work closely with IOM and the Directorate of Labour, Employment and Occupational Safety and Health at MGLSD.  The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks: 

• Analyse the costs and benefits associated with the introduction of a new labour migration policy in Uganda.
• Conduct 5 stakeholders’ meetings on the Regulatory Impact Assessment of the National Labour Migration Policy in 4 regions of Uganda.
• Draft the report of the RIA and shared it with MGLSD and IOM for initial inputs and comments.
• Conduct a national validation workshop of the RIA report with selected participants.
• Organize 2 dissemination meetings on the final RIA report.

 

Realistic Delivery Dates and Details as to how the work must be delivered

 

The detailed workplan and delivery dates will be confirmed directly with the consultant. The consultant is required to provide the following deliverables:

 

 

Activity	Delivery Date
Brief methodology and work plan schedule	Mid – March 2021
Conduct stakeholder’s consultation	April to June 2021
Submit the first draft of the RIA	End of July 2021
Conduct stakeholder validation meeting	20 August 2021
2 dissemination meetings	September 2021

 

Performance indicators for evaluation of results

• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in this ToRs.
• Quality of the methodology and workplan
• Quality assessment and consultations of the major stakeholders
• Quality of the draft report
• Successful dissemination meeting

Education

 

Completed Master’s degree or at least a bachelor’s degree in labour, population studies, social science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

 

Experience

• At least 7 years of professional experience in impact assessment.
• Prior working experience on national employment and/or labour migration policies.
• Demonstrated experience in working with government partners and other stakeholders in public sector development programs especially in the area of labour and employment.
• Demonstrated ability of team-work and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Values – The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following three values:

 

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.

 

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

1. Accountability- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delighted work.
2. Communication – Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
3. Teamwork – Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
4. Delivering results – produces and delivers quality services in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
5. Managing and sharing knowledge– Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and Notes:

How to apply:

Interested applicants may send their applications to hruganda@iom.int no later than 26^th February 2021. Reference Number and Position Title (CFA/UG/003/2021 – Regulatory Impact Assessment Consultant) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.

For the applications to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications with the following elements:

• A cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this assignment;
• A financial proposal;
• A personal CV including past experiences in similar projects and at least 3 professional references.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Posting period:

From 12^th February 2021 to 26^th February 2021.

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda