Development of an EAC Regional Framework on Return and Reintegration of Stranded Migrants
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Tanzania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 15, 2026.
Published through EAC - East African Community, a regional intergovernmental organization. Regional body tenders follow their own procurement frameworks and typically welcome bidders from member states for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the East African Community (EAC), invites applications from qualified citizens of the eight EAC Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) for a consultancy assignment to undertake a comprehensive study that will inform the development of an EAC Regional Framework on Return and Reintegration of Stranded Migrants.
Background and Rationale
The EAC region is a major area of origin, transit, and destination for migrants. While many migrants move through regular channels, others become stranded in transit or destination countries due to conflict, climate change, economic hardship, trafficking, smuggling, or changing immigration policies. Many return home voluntarily or involuntarily, often facing stigma, economic hardship, and inadequate reintegration support.
Despite existing international and continental migration frameworks, the EAC lacks a harmonized regional framework to guide the return and sustainable reintegration of stranded migrants.
This consultancy seeks to address that gap by providing evidence-based recommendations for a coordinated, rights-based regional approach.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultancy aims to undertake a comprehensive study on the policies, practices, challenges, gaps, and opportunities related to the return and reintegration of stranded migrants across the EAC Partner States. The findings will inform the development of a regional framework that promotes safe, orderly, dignified, and sustainable return and reintegration processes while strengthening regional cooperation and policy coherence.
Specific Objectives
The consultant will:
Review existing policies, legal instruments, institutional arrangements, and practices governing return and reintegration in EAC Partner States.
Conduct a comprehensive and inclusive study to inform the development of the EAC Regional Framework on Return and Reintegration of Stranded Migrants.
Facilitate national consultations with government institutions and relevant stakeholders in all EAC Partner States.
Convene and support a regional validation meeting of Partner State experts.
Develop recommendations and appropriate policy options to address identified gaps and challenges.
Undertake a situational analysis of migration trends, drivers, challenges, and emerging issues affecting return and reintegration in the region.
Scope of Work
The successful consultant will:
Work closely with the EAC Secretariat and the IOM Regional Office for East, Horn and Southern Africa.
Develop and submit an inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement strategy.
Review national, regional, continental, and global frameworks on migrant return and reintegration.
Conduct research and collect reliable data to support evidence-based policy development.
Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for harmonization across EAC Partner States.
Facilitate stakeholder consultations in all eight EAC Partner States.
Draft and present study findings for validation by Partner States.
Produce a final study report and recommendations that will guide the development of the regional framework.
Key Details
Position: Consultant (Home-Based)
Contract Duration: Up to 7 Months
Location: Home-based with travel across EAC Partner States
Expected Period: June 2026 – January 2027
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026, 11:55 PM (Nairobi Time)
Related Documents:
- https://www.eac.int/documents?controller=download&task=download.file&file=cf1614ff-20be-4d18-8427-8ed5b719358e&name=Job%20Requisition%20Consultant%20RFRR%20Study%202026-06-02.PDF.pdf
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from EAC - East African Community and was originally published on June 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About East African Community
East African Community has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for Tanzania. Notices are distributed via EAC - East African Community. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by East African Community in Tanzania. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Tanzania. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit EAC - East African Community to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. You have 3 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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