CFA/UG/006/2026_Finalization of the National Diaspora Policy, Validation and Development of Implementation Strategy and Workplan – Consultancy B

Project Context and Scope

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to strengthening diaspora engagement in the socio-economic development of Uganda, particularly through climate action initiatives. This will be achieved through enhanced engagement with diaspora communities and the finalization of a comprehensive National Diaspora Policy that provides a clear framework for harnessing diaspora contributions towards national development priorities.

To support this objective, the project has facilitated a series of consultations, benchmarking exercises, diaspora dialogues, and technical engagements involving government institutions, diaspora representatives, development partners, civil society organizations, academia, and private sector actors. These processes have generated substantial evidence and stakeholder recommendations to inform policy formulation and institutional arrangements for diaspora engagement.

Significant progress has already been made in the development of the National Diaspora Policy, including the preparation of successive policy drafts and the completion of a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) in accordance with Government of Uganda policy development requirements.

Following a technical review, the RIA process was revisited and refined to ensure that the policy adequately responds to stakeholder concerns, clearly articulates the policy problem, considers feasible policy options, and provides a robust evidence base for decision-making. The revised RIA has since been completed and provides a strong analytical foundation for finalizing the National Diaspora Policy and advancing it through the Government approval process.

With the RIA process now concluded, the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), seeks the services of a qualified national consultant to review the existing policy draft, incorporate feedback and recommendations from previous consultations and technical reviews, facilitate policy validation, and prepare a final Draft National Diaspora Policy together with an accompanying Implementation Strategy and Workplan. This assignment will ensure that the policy complies with Government of Uganda Policy Development Guidelines and is ready for submission through the relevant approval mechanisms.

The consultancy will therefore support the Government of Uganda and IOM to finalize the National Diaspora Policy through a consultative and participatory process, facilitate stakeholder validation, and develop an implementation strategy and costed workplan to guide policy operationalization and facilitate the Government approval process.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit under the Diaspora Engagement project.

WBL : TK0051:1:3:2:001

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s University degree in a relevant field (Political science, Public Administration, Public policy, Social Sciences, or other related fields), or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience from an accredited academic institution with 05 (five) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in participatory research especially in areas of labour migration, diaspora engagement and capacity building.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of diaspora issues to promote policy and legislative good practices.
• Proven understanding of migration issues and experience in preparing written reports and public presentations.

Skills

• Excellent public policy research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience in developing research tools will be an added advantage.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement especially with government and private sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

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