International Consultant: Consultancy Support on Intelligence-Led Policing and Risk Analysis for National Authorities under the Ministry of Internal Affairs
JOB DETAIL
- Project Context and Scope:
IOM is supporting the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Police Inspectorate in strengthening ILP and Risk Analysis capacity, to efficiently respond to the complex context created by the massive influx of foreigners to Moldova following the Russian aggression on Ukraine.
The use of Intelligence can in fact support police to better identify, anticipate, and respond to security risks and threats. Moreover, it can enable GPI with the allocation of the relevant resources to address security matters in a successful and cost-effective manner. Such intelligence-driven approach to law enforcement is referred to as Intelligence-Led policing. ILP is a modern approach to law enforcement, focusing on the systematic gathering and evaluation of data and information, through a pre-defined analysis process. This approach processes the data into strategic and operational analysis products, which serve as basis for improved, informed and evidence-based decision-making on behalf of law enforcement.
Several MIA entities are in fact conducting Risk Analysis – General Inspectorate of Police, General Inspectorate of Migration, General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP), to mention only the most relevant ones in the context of the presence of Ukrainian refugees on the Moldovan national territory. Consequently, those analytical products need to be mutually informed and supported and integrated in a holistic approach enabling national authorities to design complex and multi-faceted responses to the ongoing challenges.
The planned support activities for MIA entities intend to build on the work and initiatives already completed, in accordance with national needs and priorities, and enable authorities to build a more accurate situational analysis.
This will be achieved through:
- Conducting an Assessment of Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) capacity and practices of national police in close collaboration with the national authorities.
- Consolidating intelligence-led policing measures as well as the ability of national authorities to respond to cross-border crime, through the preparation of an ILP Assessment Report to reflect and development of recommendations for improvements;
- Enhancing the capability to conduct Risk Analysis through capacity-building activities, i.e trainings, mentoring activities for GPI, GIM and other relevant MIA entities;
It is expected that through supporting the adoption of a successful ILP approach, and efficient application of risk analysis tools at national and local levels will enhance the national authorities to address crime trends, improve resource allocation, and make informed strategic decisions. It will also help MIA stakeholders and other national stakeholders to manage the challenges more efficiently resulting from the mass influx of Ukrainian citizens due to the Russian war on Ukraine, ensuring effective integration and addressing security concerns.
Furthermore, through this consultancy IOM will facilitate discussions and internal consultations with the relevant stakeholders on ILP. This entails reiterating the concept of ILP and evaluating its scope within the context of Moldova and its utility within a modern police approach. In close coordination with national authorities, the consultancy will provide opportunities to better understand good EU level practices versus needs related to ILP activities within the country. The successful execution of this ILP assessment hinges on the cooperation and timely provision of the pertinent information by national authorities, ensuring that the identified needs and best practices are accurately reflected and addressed.
The assessment will not serve as an evaluation of current ILP practices but rather as a mapping of needs to inform follow-up plans aimed at strengthening the capacity of the relevant stakeholders in ILP. The needs assessment will be conducted thorough desk review, in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and a review of existing data source specific to the Moldova context.
The needs assessment will look into the areas of organizational structures, legal frameworks (particularly pertaining to data management, sharing and usage), multi-agency/interagency/and interdepartmental cooperation on ILP/RA, law enforcement accountability systems, intelligence practices including criminal analysis and threats assessments, human resources performing risk analysis, IT interoperability, and capacity building.
Migration Governance, Immigration and Border Governance
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
The main objective of this consultancy is to provide consultancy support for preparing a report of the assessment of General Inspectorate of Police’s ILP capacities and provision of Risk Analysis capacity building activities for the specialized units of the General Police Inspectorate and General Migration Inspectorate under the MIA.
Under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission and Programme Coordinator – Migration Governance, and under the direct supervision of Programme Officer/IBG Unit, the incumbent is expected to:
- Organize the necessary meetings and interactions with GPI and other relevant stakeholders including donor community, to identify and analyze priorities and steps for preparing a workplan towards and compiling an assessment report on Intelligence-Led Policing, to include the state of affairs and detailed proposals for improvement, at strategic and operational level;
- Ensure that the ILP assessment report is all-encompassing, reflecting the legal framework, operational policies, and practices, analytical products complexity as well as their utilization, cooperation framework, practices and capacity across relevant national entities;
- Support the creation of a culture of cooperation and information exchange within the national legislation;
- Provide best practices from other countries utilizing IPL and risk analysis methodologies, guide towards useful information resources and learning tools;
- Provide information about external collaboration opportunities deemed useful for expanding the national capacity on ILP and risk analysis;
- Develop and conduct workshops to discuss ILP concept, methodologies and practices with national authorities’ representatives;
- Perform capacity-building activity on Risk Analysis, including training and mentoring, tailored for GIP and MIA staff;
- Organize workshops and tabletop exercises based on prepared concept notes and Agendas agreed on with national authorities, for enhancing their ability to identify risks and trends, mainstreaming relevant migration concepts and gender considerations;
- Share the conclusions of activities and recommendations in structured formats and activities with the participation of national authority to obtain their input and ensure transparency;
- Ensure confidentiality of data and information obtained from national authorities as well as of the work results and recommendations.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
| Nr. | Deliverables | Timeline | |
| A. Assessing Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) capacity and practices of national police in close collaboration with the national authorities; | |||
| 1. | Deliverable 1 – Workplan for conducting ILP Assessment and Risk Analysis capacity building, based on consultation with national authorities and desk review of national legislation and practices | Within 2 weeks since the contract | |
| 2. | Deliverable 2 – Workshop report of an inter-agency session at senior/medium management level | Within 3 weeks since contract signature | |
| 3. | Deliverable 3 – Initial draft of the ILP Assessment Report submitted for coordination with MIA, GPI and IOM | Within 5 weeks since contract signature | |
| 4. | Deliverable 4 – Develop, coordinate, and implement an ILP workshop to discuss the findings of the assessment report with national stakeholders | Within 6 weeks since contract signature | |
| 5. | Deliverable 5 – Final draft of the ILP Assessment Report submitted and accepted by MIA, GPI and IOM, to include main challenges and gaps in existing ILP practices as well as recommendations for improvement at strategic and operational | Within 8 weeks since contract signature | |
| B. Enhance the capability to conduct Risk Analysis through capacity-building activities, i.e trainings, mentoring activities for GPI, GIM and other relevant MIA entities; | ||
| 6. | Deliverable 6 – Report on capacity building assistance to GIP and MIA on Risk Analysis to include findings, observations, as well as recommendations at strategic and operational level | Within 8 weeks since contract signature |
Payment Modalities
The payment will be done in instalments, following the acceptance of each deliverable. IOM will be responsible to financially cover the organization of capacity building activities.
The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality.
The consultant will be responsible to follow IOM writing guidelines and latest glossaries in all given assignments for accurate translation.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
The consultant’s performance will be evaluated by the Programme Coordinator – Migration Governance:
- Timeliness. Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in this TOR;
- Quality of the analysis and the delivery of requested support.
Education, Experience and/or skills required
Advanced degree from a Police Academy, or alternatively in security studies, international relations, conflict studies, or other relevant subjects;
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience working with relevant stakeholders, or proven knowledge of the Republic of Moldova relevant security structures, are considered a significant advantage.
- At least 10 years of proven experience supporting Governments and International Organisations and NGOs in the enhancement of criminal investigation, intelligence operations, or border security matters;
- Proven experience to lead and implement capacity building activities for senior management within law enforcement and immigration agencies.
- Extensive knowledge of security/investigative policing-related data management, sharing, and utilization process.
LANGUAGES
The candidate(s) shall be able to ensure excellent communication in English;
Travel required
Yes, travel to Republic of Moldova for the organization of documentation activites, capacity building events and workshops is included in the scope of this activity.
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- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
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- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
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