Since 2005, IOM Haiti has been implementing counter-trafficking activities and has successfully assisted close to 1000 children Victims of Trafficking (VOT) in Haiti, restoring them to a normal life. Specifically, IOM’s counter-trafficking activities in Haiti thus far have included, among others: identifying and providing direct assistance to VOT in Haiti; strengthening the counter-trafficking legal framework by supporting the developing of a counter-trafficking bill by the Haitian Government, currently under consideration by the Senate; strengthening the institutional capacity of immigration, police, customs, the judiciary and social workers through counter-trafficking and counter-smuggling training sessions; reinforcing local and international non-governmental organizations’ capacity through training and the provision of technical equipment to facilitate their operations; raising awareness in major source and destination areas and improving (cross-) border management efforts. Throughout its engagement in counter-trafficking in Haiti, IOM has been working in close collaboration with Haitian governmental institutions such as the Institute of Social Well Being and Research, IBESR of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Brigade for the Protection of Minor, a branch of the National Haitian Police responsible for minors, as well and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Rights.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Counter-Trafficking Unit Program Manager and the overall supervision of the Migration Management Program Manager, the Consultant will be responsible for conducting a quantitative and qualitative research study on the issue of female victim of trafficking in the sexual exploitation field in Port-au-Prince.

In particular, the expert for this research study will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Conducting a quantitative and qualitative unbiased research study focusing on victims of trafficking in person, especially Dominican females, in the sexual exploitation business in the capital of Port au Prince;



2. Emphasizing the following elements in the research study:
a. Victim profiling (socio-economic situation, age groups concerned, etc)
b. Recruitment methods (legal, illegal, organized, informal etc);
c. Internal and cross-border routes;
d. Patterns of exploitation;
e. Needs/difficulties of victims;
f. Recommendations for adoption of appropriate responses;

3. Working in collaboration with the Counter Trafficking Unit of IOM Haiti for support;

4. Clearly outlining, in English, the results of this research study taking into account regional trends, in an article ready for publication;

5. Working in collaboration with local and international organizations working on counter trafficking in Haiti, as well as the IOM CT Team to identify and assist cases of VoT in the sexual exploitation business;

6. Performing other duties related to the research study;

• Master’s Degree (where a university degree has been awarded on completion of three years of study) preferably in psychology, sociology, philosophy, social sciences, anthropology or similar;

• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated ability in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and a record of publications;

• Proven successful experience in leading program implementation and coordinating the work of inter-disciplinary teams of experts. Strong background in program cycle management and strategic planning;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy. Commitment to and understanding of human rights and protection services. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds and in stressful conditions. Familiarity with Haiti and other fragile states and demonstrated ability to work in the region will be a distinct advantage;

• Fluency in English and Spanish including presentation and report writing abilities. Good working knowledge of Creole and French a distinctive advantage;