JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Programme coordinator, the Consultant will conduct an in-depth assessment of the protection environment for international migrants in Kyrgyzstan. The consultants will identify gaps in protection, risks of exploitation and abuse, problems in access to justice and services, and provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen the protection of migrants” rights in line with international human rights standards, intergovernmental agreements, ratified by the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as national documents (legal acts, laws, departmental instructions etc.) and conduct a series of capacity-building training sessions for border guards and relevant law enforcement agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract:

• Conduct review of national laws, regulations, and bilateral agreements related to migrant rights protection.
• Assess compliance with key international standards (ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, CRC, ILO conventions, and the GCM).
• Map existing protection and support services (shelters, legal aid, hotlines, labor inspectorates, Ombudsman, etc.).
• Identify key vulnerabilities of migrants (women, children, irregular migrants, victims of trafficking, labour migrants, students).
• Conduct consultations with government agencies, civil society organizations, academia, employers, and migrant associations.
• Draft a comprehensive analytical report with recommendations for strengthening migrant protection frameworks and service delivery.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Timely submission of inception report and methodology (October 2025);
• Completion of a protection mapping exercise and stakeholder consultations (November 2025);
• Submission of final analysis covering legal, institutional, and service-level protection gaps and recommendations (November 2025);
• Development of training materials for the Border service, Ministry of Internal Affairs and relevant government agencies (December 2025).

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required:

• Advanced university degree in Human Rights, Law, Migration Studies, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in migration governance, human rights, border services and law enforcement agencies
• Deep knowledge of international migration law, protection frameworks, and human rights conventions related to migrants.
• Familiar with integrated border management practices, human-centric approaches, and safe/regular mobility facilitation.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering training sessions to border guards, police, customs officers, or related agencies.
• Experience in learning methodologies, participatory training, and scenario-based approaches (case studies, role plays, simulations).
• Understanding of the local migration context, cultural sensitivities, and national legal frameworks where the training will take place.
• Strong research, analytical, and policy drafting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian languages (oral and written).

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: Within this consultancy travel is not required.

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.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s 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:

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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