TERMS OF REFERENCE

SITUATIONAL RISK ANALYSIS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN LIBERIA

Job Title: Consultant (Two positions)

Location: Monrovia, Liberia – with travel to other regions of Liberia Job Level: Short Term Consultancy

ABOUT IDLO

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BACKGROUND

IDLO is implementing the third phase of the Fighting Trafficking in Persons (TIP III) project in Liberia. The project aims to promote sustainability in the capacity building and coordination efforts previously supported and enhance the ability of the Government of Liberia (GOL) to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate TIP cases. With this third iteration of the TIP project, IDLO aims to promote sustainability both in the capacity building and coordination mechanisms previously supported, so as to ensure that the GOL is able to increase the frequency and quality of TIP identification, investigation, prosecution, and adjudication.

In previous projects, IDLO complemented the efforts of the GOL in combating TIP, including support provided for the amendment of the human trafficking law and training of law enforcement and justice actors. While marked achievements have been made over the years, domestic trafficking remains high and efforts to identify where this is the most prevalent in Liberia remain weak. The National Anti Trafficking Taskforce (NATT) Secretariat has not been able to conduct a study to understand the situational context of domestic trafficking. This is turn affects how implementation of prevention and protection efforts is handled, particularly outside of Montserrado County. This has an impact on annual planning for the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) insofar as prevention efforts are concerned and has a knock-on effect on targeted support from development partners.

THE ASSIGNMENT

In light of the above, IDLO is seeking the services of two (2) consultants to support the NATT Secretariat in conducting a TIP situational risk analysis detailing the incidents, prevalence, and trends of TIP in Liberia. This effort is aimed at generating a report that identifies the following:

1) Common threats: push factors, trends, predictions, and overall approach of domestic traffickers 2) Level of vulnerabilities: identify who are the most common persons affected and where vulnerabilities are the most prevalent and why; and identify the most common forms of exploitations of persons;

3) impact: assess the effect of the threats and vulnerability levels with a view to strengthening TIP monitoring and reporting of the above.

1

The assignment will be conducted in two regions of Liberia as detailed below:

1) Region 1: Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa.

2) Region 2: Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Margibi

The analysis should be informed by a desk review of available information, in-person interviews to obtain observations from law enforcement officers, labor inspectors/commissions, and community members, especially those in vulnerable communities within in rural counties with high levels of susceptibility to domestic trafficking.

The report from the risk assessment will provide IDLO, partners, and beneficiaries with insights as to any required changes in the technical support of prevention efforts currently being provided to the GOL through the project. Findings from the assignment will be used to generate bi-annual reports on the status of TIP in Liberia which will ultimately feed into the GOL’s annual TIP report. In addition, the report will be used to elevate technical and political discussions to ensure that adequate prevention interventions are planned and implemented in line with the realities in Liberia.

DUTY STATION

The location of the assignment is defined as Monrovia, Liberia and will require travel to the regions and cities detailed above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the IDLO Country Manager and in close collaboration with the Program Lead and Legal Specialist, the Consultant(s) will be responsible for the following:

• Liaise with various actors to gain insights on TIP prevention efforts, including understanding of current threats and vulnerability levels particularly around domestic trafficking; • Liaise with relevant actors to understand the process law enforcement agencies, labor inspectors/commissions, CSOs, and development actors use to improve prevention efforts; • Conduct field visits in the counties detailed above (Region 1, Region 2) and conduct focus group discussions with community members, women, and youth groups;
• Conduct key informant and in-depth interviews with community leaders and CSOs to gain insights about common trends and understand the push and pull factors associated with domestic trafficking;
• Analyze information and develop a comprehensive situational risk analysis report that documents and highlights the threats, vulnerability levels and impact of domestic trafficking in Liberia.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant is responsible for the following deliverables:

• An inception report which demonstrates an understanding of the assignment and includes a proposed methodology/approach and workplan for the assignment;
• Desk review of available information regarding the TIP situation in Liberia, in particular domestic trafficking;
• Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders in government, the development sector, civil society organizations, and community members, to understand issues and challenges contributing to the prevalence and/or incidences of domestic trafficking in Liberia;

2

• Completion of draft assessment report for review and comments by IDLO, key stakeholders, and partners;
• Final report which incorporates feedback from IDLO, key stakeholders, and partners; and includes specific recommendations and actions for consideration by government actors and partners.

IDEAL PROFILE OF CANDIDATE

This position is open to Liberian nationals.

Education and Experience

• Expertise in research and familiarity with human trafficking issues;
• Advanced degree in law, social sciences/social development, education, public policy, international development;
• Expertise and experience in justice sector reform, (including justice sector assessments and analyses), rule of law and human rights programming, with knowledge and experience in trafficking-in-persons and SGBV;
• Experience working in the justice or law enforcement sector in Liberia; previous experience in post-conflict contexts, preferably in West Africa is an added advantage.
• Demonstratable research experience and capability in conducting risk analyses;
• Demonstratable experience in delivering similar assignments for development programs;

Specific technical skills, competencies, and knowledge

• Sound organizational and planning skills;
• Solid understanding and knowledge institutional development, justice, and security sector reform;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication with ability to work constructively with a range of stakeholders;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills; strong technical report writing skills; • Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate

Languages

• Strong professional oral and written English skills are required.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons are requested to apply by submitting a cover letter (detailing how their experience and expertise match the requirement for this position) and curriculum vitae (CV) to applicationsliberia@idlo.int by 5PM Liberia time on 20 October 2023.