Consultancy for the Development of IGAD Comprehensive Durable Solutions Strategy

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)-Djibouti

Request for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)

Name of project: Regional Policy Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement in the Horn of Africa

Project No.: (P180799)

Grant No.: TF-C3712

Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Development of IGAD Comprehensive Durable Solutions Strategy

Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-500961-CS-INDV

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received financing from International Development Agency (IDA) towards the cost of the Regional Policy Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange on Development Responses to Forced Displacement in the Horn of Africa and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under this contract: Consultancy for the Development of IGAD Comprehensive Durable Solutions Strategy

The objective of the assignment:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive IGAD Regional Durable Solutions Strategy that aligns with global and regional frameworks and policies on durable solutions. The Strategy document is expected to flesh out the strategic targets outlined in the consolidated results framework for the IGAD Support Platform. Coherent with all previous policy commitments, it builds on all displacement efforts led by IGAD to renew its momentum and key leadership role in the region. More details are available in the attached Terms of Reference (ToRs).

4.Minimum Consultant’s qualifications and experience requirements

The consultant needs to demonstrate the skills, qualifications, knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

A minimum of MA in Social Sciences or other relevant discipline; PHD is added value

Demonstrated extensive experience in conducting research and strategy development areas of forced Displacement (minimum 10 years)

Proven knowledge of international and regional frameworks and policy commitments relating to forced displacement, the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and socioeconomic integration of refugees and host communities.

Demonstrated working experience in the IGAD region

Proven prior experience in developing strategies or something similar

Knowledge of and concrete experience in the areas of refugees/forced displacement, the humanitarian-development nexus, and socio-economic integration/self-reliance of refugees and host communities would be considered a strong advantage.

Social and cultural dynamics and constraints relevant to this work

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

The Consulting Services Contract is expected to be for a period of 60 to 70 days from the date of contract signing.

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) now invites individuals to express their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), copies of documentary evidence of Academic qualifications, and Professional Qualifications.

An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated November 2020 (Regulations).

Interested individuals may obtain the ToRs or further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700 hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday EAT).

Expression of interest shall be sent by e-mail by August/31/2025 at 1700hours EAT to: [email protected] copy: [email protected] , with subject line ‘‘Consultancy for the Development of IGAD Comprehensive Durable Solutions Strategy / Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-500961-CS-INDV