Project Context and Scopeย
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 Canada (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.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: LMD / IS.0220
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:
Deliverables:ย
Deliverablesย should be paid upon reporting on executed tasks according schedule mentioned above and stipulated in consultancy contract B;
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Timely conducting of meetings with work IOM teamย Deliver cleared plan and methodology ย Final report with analysis and recommendationsEducation
Master's University degree in Migration studies, Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.ย Bachelor's University degree in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.Experience
Experience in consultancy on human rights/ legal questions;ย Experience in report writing.ย Experience in liaison on human rights with government, UN, and NGO stakeholders.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 resolution Communication and negotiation skills Critical thinking and problem-solving Time management and organization Attention to detail Adaptability and staying current with legal trends