Project Context and Scope
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Established in 1951, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM established its office in Kazakhstan in 1997. Since then, the Organization has been promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefits of all, providing services and advice to the governement as well as to migrants. As the Country Office with Coordinating Functions for Central Asia, the IOM mission in Kazakhstan helps to address specific sub-regional migration issues and emerging trends in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, establishing priorities for project development in the country offices in the context of sub-regional strategies, policies and consultative processes.ย
The regional project โImproving Migration Governance and Access to Services for Displaced Afghans in Pakistan and Central Asiaโ funded by Canadian Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canda (IRCC) focuses on supporting regional institutions and communities to address immediate protection and humanitarian needs of Afghan nationals and local communities, mitigate the mid-term impact of the crisis on societies in the region, and support recovery and resilience for longer-term sustainable development.
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LMD / IS.0220 Tasks to be performed under this contract
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Tasks to be performed and deliverables:
1st deliverable to be delivered by the end of April 2026:
Identify local business angel clubs, startup hubs, incubators, accelerators, and private investors.ย
Collect basic information on requirements, criteria, and processes.ย
Help the beneficiaries prepare individual pitch presentations.ย
Review business models, financials, and growth potential.ย
Guide beneficiaries in improving their product/service to meet investor expectations.
Output: interim report on the activity.
2nd deliverableย to be delivered by the end of June 2026:
Organize small โpitch days,โ meetโups, or closed sessions with business angels.Facilitate introductions to angel clubs, startup platforms, or investor networks.Guide beneficiaries during meetings and followโup steps.
Output: Event summary + list of connections made.
Overview of activities and meetings organized.Beneficiariesโ progress and readiness level.Recommendations for future support.Output: Final report.ย Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
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The quality of and the timely completion of deliverables;
Feedback from the IOM Project Management Team, Thematic Specialist and counterparts;
Compliance with IOM House style guidelines;
Compliance with Gender-sensitive research guidance;
Compliance with IOM Data Protection Principles.ย Education
Bachelorโs degree in economics, social sciences, marketing, business administration, sustainable development or a related field withย five years of relevant professional experience;Experience Experience in working with startups, business angels, or investment communities.ย Experience in mentoring or training small businesses.ย Good knowledge of the local investment/startup ecosystem in Kazakhstan.ย Strong networking and communication skills.ย Skills Strong and demonstrable interest in migration, and human rights.ย Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.Litigation and dispute resolutionCommunication and negotiation skillsCritical thinking and problem-solvingTime management and organizationAttention to detailAdaptability and staying current with legal trendsLanguages English / Kazakh /Russian/ (Darii helpful).IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Travel required YesRequired Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies