[IOM] National Consultant- Assignment to Generate Evidence-Based Insights for the Ethiopia–Kenya Bilateral Labour Agreement (…
Ente: IOM - UN Migration
Scadenza: 2026-09-09
Paese: INTL
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National Consultant- Assignment to Generate Evidence-Based Insights for the Ethiopia–Kenya Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA) through a Comparative Labour Market Assessment Conduct a comprehensive labour market assessment to inform Ethiopia-Kenya MoU. IOM - UN Migration Open positions at IOM Consultant Show advice for this position Application deadline in 10 days : Tuesday 8 Sep 2026 at 23:59 UTC Open application form Overview Conduct a comprehensive labour market assessment to inform Ethiopia-Kenya MoU. You have: Hold master’s in economics, labour studies, development studies, or a related field. At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in conducting labour market assessments or employment-related assessments at national level. Strong understanding of East Africa labour markets, preferably Ethiopia and Kenya. Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English. Experience in private sector, value chain, or skills development analysis. Proficiency in Amharic and English. Contract This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts . Daily Job Alerts: Stay Updated, Stay Ahead with Pro Membership UN Talent Pro Details Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Project Context and Scope The project titled, Regular Pathways for Employment: A collaborative approach between Kenya and Ethiopia for intra and inter-regional migration , aims to enhance regular labour migration pathways between Kenya, Ethiopia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, promoting regional cooperation and safe migration. The project aims to facilitate the Governments of Ethiopia (GOE) and Kenya (GoK) to establish a labour migration governance and cooperation framework to address irregular migration, safeguard migrant workers' rights and strengthen regional partnerships. It also aims to contribute to the establishment of governance and cooperation frameworks for efficient and sustainable channels for regular migration to selected GCC countries. Kenya and Ethiopia are central to migration dynamics in the East and Horn of Africa region, acting as origin, transit, and destination countries influenced by economic, conflict, and environmental factors. Ethiopians often migrate to Kenya for education, work, or on transit to Southern Africa, Europe and North America, while both Ethiopians and Kenyans seek labour opportunities in GCC countries. In the process, migrants face significant challenges including exploitation, irregular migration, and limited legal protections partly due to inadequate bilateral agreements and weak institutional capacity. The Kenya–Ethiopia corridor is a strategically important economic zone linking northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia, characterized by cross-border trade, infrastructure development, mobility of labour, and emerging urban centres. Recent and planned investments in transport infrastructure, energy, logistics, agribusiness, and services are expected to significantly influence labour demand, skills requirements, and employment opportunities across the corridor. At the same time, there exists persistent challenges including high youth unemployment, informality, skills mismatches, gender disparities in labour force participation, and vulnerabilities related to climate shocks, displacement, and cross-border mobility. Addressing these challenges requires sustained collaborative efforts and coordinated actions between countries and regions to improve governance frameworks and ensure that migration pathways are safe, fair and gender responsive. The GoE is actively engaging in negotiations with countries of destination, including development of Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements (BLMAs); similar efforts are being undertaken by the GoK to increase access to decent employment for their respective migrant workers. Both countries are significant countries of origin for labour mobility to the Gulf Cooperation Council states. Despite the efforts, critical gaps persist, including absence of structured, inclusive, and gender-sensitive
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