ToR for Operational Support Consultancy

  Background to the Project  In March 2020, ADRA Thailand and HRDF as co–applicant started a 36–month project entitled ‘CSO Development for the Promotion and Advancement of Migrant Rights (CSO DPAMR) Project funded by the European Union, which targets 2,500 migrant workers in Mae Sot, Thailand. The proposed action is developed based on results of the ECMA project funded by the EU, where a number of CSOs and local authorities have been engaged in implementing the project. One of the key evidences showing the positive attitude of relevant stakeholders towards this action is their commitment provided in ECMA project evaluations stating to continue working and collaborating with ADRA Thailand on migrant issues. Moreover, ADRA Thailand conducted consultative meetings and discussion sessions with relevant stakeholders to seek advice and ensure the feasibility of this action. The activities designed under this action, in particular capacity building for CSOs on migrant rights and laws advocacy are considered important and it has to be continued because of limited number of organization working and investing in this area. Moreover, in view of networks’ members, the support to MRPWG and CBO meetings is seen very useful because it contributes to strengthen migrant rights advocacy platforms. Considering positive response from all relevant stakeholders and strong partnership, it will lead the action to achieve its goal in increasing socio–economic equality of vulnerable migrant workers. For more than a decade, HRDF, co–applicant to the proposed action, has actively promoted and protected human rights–particularly the rights of migrant workers in Thailand. Their legal program – Labour Law Clinic (LLC) in Mae Sot has assisted workers in accessing justice for their rights since 2006.  HRDF/LLC has established a close working relationship with CSOs and government agencies in Mae Sot. In this action, ADRA Thailand and HRDF’s capacity will work to complement each other.   Expected results and impacts of the action The overall objective of this action is to increase social and economic equality of marginalized and vulnerable migrant workers in Mae Sot and Phob Pra districts through strengthening capacity of local CSOs to effectively advocate for improvement in labour rights, human rights and working conditions of migrant workers. This proposed action is built up on the results of the ECMA project funded by the EU, where ADRA Thailand had developed a number of significant initiatives and it needs to be continued to create greater impact. Moreover, some needs and challenges will be addressed through a collective action to reduce the negative impact of such issues. In order to achieve the objectives, the proposed project is expected to produce the following outputs and results: It is envisaged that these identified problems will be tackled through the “CSO Development for the Promotion and Advancement of Migrant Rights (CSO DPAMR)” project. The stated objective will be achieved by three expected results described below:

1. Improved awareness of and adherence to labour laws among target employers and migrant workers
2. Enhanced CSO capacity to engage in policy dialogue platforms and networks for migrant rights and
3. Strengthened collaboration between CSOs, local authorities, and private sector to bring about improved labour/human rights for migrant workers

Key Tasks of the Lead Consultant or Consulting Team  The individual consultant or the consulting team will undertake the following activities in order to provide  the taskforce in state’s Migrant Workers Assistance Center (MWAC).   Timeframe of the Consultancy A total of 16  payable working days is planned for this consultancy:

• 2 days of developing the strategies and design work plan in consultation with HRDF
• 4 days of organizing two one-day meetings to collect input from MWAC and stakholders. Consultant will lead and facilate the meetings and compile the input to be used for SOP drafting
• 10 days of drafting and revising a Standard Opreating Procedures according to HRDF and MWAC’s comments.

Products Expected from the Consultancy The consultant will provide the operational support as well as the technical support to Migrant Worker Assistance Center to develop the referral case mechanism.   Background of the Consultant

• At least 10 years’ experience in the domains of migrant workers  rights,  policy and  advocacy.
• Has a proven track record of working with the Migrant Worker Assistance Center (MWAC)
• Experience in handling labour cases is preferred
• Must be able to speak, read and write Thai

  Submission of Application

• Applications should be submitted no later than 30 July 2020.
• Applications in the English or Thai language, including i) a resume of not more than 3 pages; ii) a cover letter; iii) a brief proposal to describe how this consultancy will be carried out; iv) contact details of 2 references should be submitted by email to [email protected] cc [email protected]
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.