International Organization For Migration (IOM)- Expression Of Interest To Provide Support In Setting Up Income-Generating Activities For Returned Migrants In Selected States (Lagos, Kano, Edo, Delta & Yobe)

DEADLINE: 28TH JULY, 2023
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN SETTING UP INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES FOR RETURNED MIGRANTS IN SELECTED STATES (LAGOS, KANO, EDO, DELTA & YOBE)

BACKGROUND
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) migration management programmes are implemented based on a multi-dimensional approach, taking into consideration the whole of Government and whole of society perspectives. The Integrated approach to reintegration, in particular, addresses the specific economic, social and psychosocial needs of the migrants at the individual, community, and at a structural level. These levels intricately interact and ultimately lead to sustainable reintegration. IOM address reintegration assistance by promoting the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of migrants through a comprehensive and systematic way to address the needs of migrants in a holistic manner.

Within the frameworks of all projects the needs of the migrants are at the centre of the reintegration assistance where tailored support is provided to address protection concerns of migrants in vulnerable situations

a. IOM is working in close partnership with the Nigerian government to implement the targeted actions that guarantee sustainable reintegration to all migrants returning to Nigeria in partnership with several development partners. This is crucial in addressing the rights of migrants and returnees and mitigating specific protection risks by addressing immediate needs through a gender lens due to inadequate information and support including education job opportunities and health-related challenges.

Protection risks may arise from factors that compel or force individuals to leave their homes and communities, the circumstances in which they travel, and the conditions they face at their destination and upon return. In addressing these risks, IOMs project provides economic, social and psychosocial assistance to return migrants individually in the form of income-generating small businesses, vocational training (TVET), educational opportunities and cash-based initiatives (CBI) thereby supporting migrants to regain their self-sufficiency and independence. The project provides collective reintegration to the group of return migrants who not only have the desire to do similar business in the same location, but they are also willing to pull resources together and also develop the social support necessary for cohesion growth, collective reintegration is able to provide employment in the communities as well.

OBJECTIVE
The Objective of this planned action is to Identify implementing partners who will work closely with returned migrants:

• To provide support to returning migrants (Including assistance to individuals and groups) to set up income-generating small businesses.
• Support returning migrants to enrol in TVET training opportunities as part of reintegration assistance.

METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF WORK
The service provider undertakes the following project activities in strict accordance with the responsibilities below to reintegrate (set up income-generating activities and any other complementary reintegration as needed) for returnees.

Contact migrants who have successfully concluded the TVET orientation within ongoing projects on an income generating activity of their choice and location. Through the reintegration counselling, identify their training needs if any and support returnees in preparing reintegration plans for the implementation of their reintegration activities.

• Assist beneficiaries in obtaining necessary documentation (e.g., registration and license, valid Identity card, Affidavit etc.) needed to facilitate their reintegration.
• Develop a reintegration assistance plan based on needs assessment indicating the type and purpose of assistance as well as resources/skills required to help individuals and groups successfully reintegrate.
• Support in identifying vendors, TVETs centres and obtaining necessary documentation (invoices/quotations) for the purchase of goods and services in a competitive process for the implementation of the project as well as business premises (shop).
• Support returnees in the implementation of selected income-generating activity.
• Conduct visits (assessment) in the localities of origin selected and identify feasible types of income­generating activities for better economic rehabilitation.
• Monitoring of project progress and monthly reporting to IOM.
• Provide psychological first aid to beneficiary and referral for serious cases.
• For reintegration assistance of migrants in situations of vulnerability, support with family strengthening initiatives, risk assessments, family assessments and provision of psychosocial support.

DELIVERABLES
(1) Detailed list of returnees verified and selected individuals, based on the skills needed or income generating activity.

(2) Dully filled reintegration plans signed by returnees and reviewed and endorsed by the CSO.

(3) Detailed list of returnees who successfully implemented their respective reintegration plans to set up income-generating activities.

(4) Submission of appropriate financial and other supporting documents, payment invoices, receipts, and pictures of implementation.

(5) Detailed monthly progress report clearly explaining any deviation from the initial plan and reasons, challenges encountered, opportunities available for expansion of the project and other observations using the format to be shared by IOM

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