We are looking for a highly qualified Consultant to conduct a “Market Systems Mapping and Analysis” to assess opportunities in “livelihood generation” and “access to income” for internally displaced populations, refugees, host communities in KRI (Kurdistan Region of Iraq). The mapping and analysis will select among and cover the most critical sectors with a potential and capacity to generate employment and income (i.e. construction, oil & gas, other selective markets (hospitality, services, telecommunications, etc).
Who are we?
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has seven project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, oPt and a country/regional office in Amman, Jordan. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) started working Iraq in 2003 and currently has operational offices in 4 governorates included two in the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI); involving around 125 national staff and 11 international staff. The Iraq project has developed over the last years from a project focusing on direct assistance to one that includes a strong emphasis on capacity development within Protection, Livelihood (Early Economic Recovery), Camp Management, Shelter, Education/WASH and Capacity Building.
Objectives of the mission:
◦ To identify/select the critical markets which are most likely to generate income and livelihood opportunities for the target populations.
◦ To map out the market systems in selected sectors which are most likely to generate income and livelihood opportunities for the target populations.
◦ To determine the current state of job opportunities, skill sets required, levels of job openings within the selected markets taking into consideration gender, age and skill sets.
◦ To undertake a Gap Analysis (using and developing already existing knowledge database on the target groups; internally displaced populations, refugees, host communities)
◦ To undertake a Market Analysis for selected sectors
◦ To undertake a Response Analysis (various responses to be developed by organisations, including an analysis of the possibilities of cooperation with and the willingness of the private sector).
◦ Strengthen the capacity of the DRC and other partners participating in conducting market systems mapping and analysis, to use it for response analysis
◦ To gain an overall understanding of the growth in selected sectors in KRI and how livelihood programming could benefit and build upon this growth
Duties and Responsibilities - Outcomes:
◦ DRC and partner organisation (UNDP) staff have a better understanding of market systems mapping and analysis through an initial training as an essential input to response analysis and are able to apply the analysis to project design
◦ Baseline and market systems mapping and analysis are conducted to inform an appropriate response design for livelihood needs.
◦ Innovative programming is proposed, combining different types of direct and indirect interventions as appropriate.
Outputs:
◦ A Gap Analysis report
◦ A Market Analysis Report for each selected market with a mapping and an analysis of the market system (baseline and emergency maps)
◦ A response Analysis Report
◦ Executive summary of key findings and recommendations (including market maps) to be submitted within 2 days of the completion of the field work (can be negotiated based on travel time)
◦ Final reports to be submitted within 7 days of the completion of the field work
◦ The final report (with complete analysis and recommendations) shall be completed by the facilitator. Support on the write-up of any technical sections of the report shall be provided by participants (especially any selected team leaders) and EFSL Coordinator.
Team:
◦ Lead Consultant(s) + team member(s)
◦ Support team members will comprise DRC staff (from Erbil and Dohuk), UNDP staff from Erbil (partner agency), plus participants from other interested agencies operating in Erbil and Dohuk in early recovery/livelihood sectors (e.g. IOM, IRC, NRC, REACH, ACTED, SCF, Mercy Corps etc).
Duration of the Assessment and Working Hours:
◦ Training and Field Work planned as soon as possible; due to the time constraints in terms of the consultant’s availability it will probably be necessary to work on Saturday
◦ Participants will be required to take part in markets mapping and in data collection
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required qualifications
◦ Lead Consultant to have previously led large-scale assignments on market systems analysis, especially in an emergency context. Previous EMMA experience is preferable.
◦ Thorough understanding of running an market analysis along with the national staff
◦ 3-5 years on work experience in the livelihoods, market led approach in an emergency context required.
Desirable qualifications
◦ Having worked in the Middle East particularly Kurdistan would be an advantage
◦ Fluency in spoken and written English
◦ Knowledge of Kurdish or Arabic would be desirable
The contract will be a consultancy contract.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must submit an updated CV (no longer than four pages) a work plan along with division of days in field work, training and report writing; a financial plan for the consultancy and samples of work previously done and published. Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Applications close September 25. The interviews are expected to take place DRC encourages the candidates to apply as soon as possible; interviews may take place before application time will be closed.
Safety Environment:
The current security situation in Iraq shifts on a daily basis. However this position is based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where the security situation is stable with no big restrictions at the moment. While there has been no direct threats to International NGOs or their expatriate staff care must be taken when traveling.
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Anubha Sood, Livelihoods Program Manager at anubha.sood@drciraq.dkand Vicente Palacios, Head of Programs atkri.hop@drciraq.dk
Please note that applications sent directly to Anubha or Vicente will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk
_________________________________________________________________________________
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.
Market Systems Mapping and Analysis Consultant Erbil, Iraq
Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Thu, 11 Sep 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Thu, 25 Sep 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: Iraq
We are looking for a highly qualified Consultant to conduct a “Market Systems Mapping and Analysis” to assess opportunities in “livelihood generation” and “access to income” for internally displaced populations, refugees, host communities in KRI (Kurdistan Region of Iraq). The mapping and analysis will select among and cover the most critical sectors with a potential and capacity to generate employment and income (i.e. construction, oil & gas, other selective markets (hospitality, services, telecommunications, etc).
Who are we?
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has seven project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, oPt and a country/regional office in Amman, Jordan. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) started working Iraq in 2003 and currently has operational offices in 4 governorates included two in the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI); involving around 125 national staff and 11 international staff. The Iraq project has developed over the last years from a project focusing on direct assistance to one that includes a strong emphasis on capacity development within Protection, Livelihood (Early Economic Recovery), Camp Management, Shelter, Education/WASH and Capacity Building.
Objectives of the mission:
◦ To identify/select the critical markets which are most likely to generate income and livelihood opportunities for the target populations.
◦ To map out the market systems in selected sectors which are most likely to generate income and livelihood opportunities for the target populations.
◦ To determine the current state of job opportunities, skill sets required, levels of job openings within the selected markets taking into consideration gender, age and skill sets.
◦ To undertake a Gap Analysis (using and developing already existing knowledge database on the target groups; internally displaced populations, refugees, host communities)
◦ To undertake a Market Analysis for selected sectors
◦ To undertake a Response Analysis (various responses to be developed by organisations, including an analysis of the possibilities of cooperation with and the willingness of the private sector).
◦ Strengthen the capacity of the DRC and other partners participating in conducting market systems mapping and analysis, to use it for response analysis
◦ To gain an overall understanding of the growth in selected sectors in KRI and how livelihood programming could benefit and build upon this growth
Duties and Responsibilities - Outcomes:
◦ DRC and partner organisation (UNDP) staff have a better understanding of market systems mapping and analysis through an initial training as an essential input to response analysis and are able to apply the analysis to project design
◦ Baseline and market systems mapping and analysis are conducted to inform an appropriate response design for livelihood needs.
◦ Innovative programming is proposed, combining different types of direct and indirect interventions as appropriate.
Outputs:
◦ A Gap Analysis report
◦ A Market Analysis Report for each selected market with a mapping and an analysis of the market system (baseline and emergency maps)
◦ A response Analysis Report
◦ Executive summary of key findings and recommendations (including market maps) to be submitted within 2 days of the completion of the field work (can be negotiated based on travel time)
◦ Final reports to be submitted within 7 days of the completion of the field work
◦ The final report (with complete analysis and recommendations) shall be completed by the facilitator. Support on the write-up of any technical sections of the report shall be provided by participants (especially any selected team leaders) and EFSL Coordinator.
Team:
◦ Lead Consultant(s) + team member(s)
◦ Support team members will comprise DRC staff (from Erbil and Dohuk), UNDP staff from Erbil (partner agency), plus participants from other interested agencies operating in Erbil and Dohuk in early recovery/livelihood sectors (e.g. IOM, IRC, NRC, REACH, ACTED, SCF, Mercy Corps etc).
Duration of the Assessment and Working Hours:
◦ Training and Field Work planned as soon as possible; due to the time constraints in terms of the consultant’s availability it will probably be necessary to work on Saturday
◦ Participants will be required to take part in markets mapping and in data collection
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Required qualifications
◦ Lead Consultant to have previously led large-scale assignments on market systems analysis, especially in an emergency context. Previous EMMA experience is preferable.
◦ Thorough understanding of running an market analysis along with the national staff
◦ 3-5 years on work experience in the livelihoods, market led approach in an emergency context required.
Desirable qualifications
◦ Having worked in the Middle East particularly Kurdistan would be an advantage
◦ Fluency in spoken and written English
◦ Knowledge of Kurdish or Arabic would be desirable
The contract will be a consultancy contract.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must submit an updated CV (no longer than four pages) a work plan along with division of days in field work, training and report writing; a financial plan for the consultancy and samples of work previously done and published. Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Applications close September 25. The interviews are expected to take place DRC encourages the candidates to apply as soon as possible; interviews may take place before application time will be closed.
Safety Environment:
The current security situation in Iraq shifts on a daily basis. However this position is based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where the security situation is stable with no big restrictions at the moment. While there has been no direct threats to International NGOs or their expatriate staff care must be taken when traveling.
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Anubha Sood, Livelihoods Program Manager at anubha.sood@drciraq.dkand Vicente Palacios, Head of Programs atkri.hop@drciraq.dk
Please note that applications sent directly to Anubha or Vicente will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk
_________________________________________________________________________________
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.