Consultants to Provide Counseling For Prospective Migrants on Safe and Orderly Migration

Nature of the Consultancy   Under the overall supervision of the IOM Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination with the managing staff of the Center of Employment Abroad under the Ministry of Labour, Social Provision and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter referred to as \"the Center\"), the consultant will be responsible for providing counselling for prospective migrant workers from Kyrgyzstan who are planning to work abroad, focusing on safe and orderly migration.   Project Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) / UN Migration Agency is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1951 and committed to the principle that humane and regulated migration benefits both migrants and society.

In 2022, IOM began implementing the regional “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia,” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), with the overall goal of creating safe, orderly, and regular recruitment channels that ensure the protection of migrant workers and enhance development impacts in both countries of destination and origin.

The project’s objective is to incorporate return migration and the needs of returned migrant workers into Kyrgyzstan’s economic development planning and social protection strategies.

The project also aims to enhance information and awareness among prospective migrant workers — a significant proportion of whom in Central Asia use informal social networks to find employment, often without sufficient information about risks, legal procedures for regular work, social protection services in destination countries, or recruitment services available in the country of origin.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Labour Mobility, Policy and Data Unit, within the framework of the “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia” (Phase 1), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), project code: LM0479.   Consultant will contribute to the achievement of the following project indicators:  Outcome 4 Indicator - # of prospective migrant workers accessing government-run pre-departure orientation programs in a calendar year (target: 150-200 per month (50% F/50% M)) Tasks to be performed under this contract

The consultant is hired to deliver the following tasks on a monthly payment basis:

• Provide counselling for prospective migrant workers who are working or planning to work abroad on safe and orderly migration;
• Carry out other assignments related to the competence of the Center;
• Provide monthly reports on the work done, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards, including the number of consultations provided and disaggregated statistics (gender, age, etc.). Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Submit monthly reports detailing the number of consultations provided.

    Technical and behavioral requirements

    • Creates a respectful office environment, free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
    • Effectively applies knowledge of labour migration and recruitment processes.
    • Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within the area of responsibility.
    • Interacts with prospective migrant workers in a respectful and appropriate manner.
    • Demonstrates involvement in similar and/or relevant consulting or professional services.

      Education, Experience, and/or Skills Required

      • Minimum high school diploma; a completed university degree is an advantage.
      • Other formal education relevant to the assignment.
      • Working experience in counselling on safe migration issues is welcome.
      • Extensive knowledge of the labour migration context in Kyrgyzstan.
      • Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences in culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, etc. Languages
        • Proficiency in both oral and written Kyrgyz and Russian; good command of English is an advantage. IOM’s 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.   Travel required
          • No Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   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 Competencies – 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.