Consultancy for the Assessment of Bilateral Labor Agreements

Description

The Government of Libya has signed or initiated negotiations on several Bilateral Labor Agreements (BLAs) with migrant workers' countries of origin, including Niger, Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ghana and Egypt. These agreements vary in their level of formality, implementation and IOM's involvement. Some MoUs/BLAs have been shared informally with IOM and require careful handling due to confidentiality considerations. Recent communication from the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirms that BLAs should be signed directly between governments, without third-party facilitation. This shift requires IOM Libya to reassess its engagement strategy and support role, particularly as BLA activities are deliverables under the IDF project. With this background, IOM Libya will conduct an internal assessment of all BLAs of Libya to date, with a view to identifying gaps and challenges in their implementation and monitoring, and to provide recommendations for future IOM programming. 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: LMI (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion)

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• By 15 November 2025: Inception Report (max. 5 pages): methodology, sources, etc. 
• By 15 December 2025: Draft Assessment Report (20–25 pages): analysis of each BLA, implementation status, and challenges. 
• By 30 January 2026: Final Report (25–30 pages): consolidated findings, gap analysis, recommendations for IOM programming. Annex should include 1-2 page summary of each BLA. 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultant's performance will be evaluated based on the following indicators:

• Timeliness: All deliverables (inception, draft, and final reports) submitted within the agreed deadlines.
• Quality of Analysis: Reports demonstrate accuracy, depth, and clear synthesis of findings based on available documentation and stakeholder inputs.
• Relevance of Recommendations: Proposed recommendations are practical, context-appropriate, and aligned with IOM Libya's mandate and strategic priorities.
• Compliance with Instructions: Full adherence to the Terms of Reference, including confidentiality provisions and IOM reporting standards.
• Responsiveness: Timely incorporation of feedback and proactive communication with IOM throughout the consultancy.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree in international law, migration governance, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience with labour migration, BLAs, or policy/legal analysis. 
• Proven experience in fragile/transition contexts; Libya/MENA knowledge an asset. 
• Strong research and report-writing skills in English; Arabic desirable.

Languages

• English (required), Arabic ( desirable) 

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• NA

Required Competencies

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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