The overall objective of the assignment is to develop a how to guide on ratification and implementation of
international instruments related to labour migration and mobility governance for IGAD Member states. The
guide is expected to serve as a quick reference for government officials and other experts on ratification and
implementation of international instruments and further contribute and facilitate ratification of the Draft IGAD
Protocol on Free Movement of Persons once adopted by the council of ministers. To this end, among other
things the consultancy firm is expected to:
 analyse contextual factors such as major challenges, opportunities, and factors affecting ratification,
implementation and/or adoption, reporting and compliance against international commitments for
each MS
 Identify and analyze best practices and lessons learned in ratifying, implementing and complying to
international instruments and
 Provide country specific step-by-step and user friendly guidance on the process of ratifying,
implementing and/or adopting and complying against international instruments