Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert

Position: Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert

Duty station: Bishkek or Osh, Kyrgyzstan 
Duration of consultancy: September 2025 – June 2026  

Nature of the consultancy

The nature of the Construction Oversight and Coordination Expert consultancy is related to expertise in the coordination of a turnkey repair and refurbishment works at the new premises of the Center for Employment Abroad (CEA) of the Ministry of Labour, Social Provision and Migration (MLSPM) of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh city which will serve as the Pre-departure Orientation and Reintegration Center for Migrants in Osh (hereinafter the Center). Effective coordination is essential to ensure the success of the project in terms of quality, time, and budget, and to minimize risks and disruptions.

Under the general supervision of the head of the office of IOM Kyrgyzstan and the direct supervision of the project manager, the consultant is responsible for establishing a structured framework for the management and coordination of turnkey repair and refurbishment works in the Center, specifically to facilitate effective communication and information sharing throughout the processes among stakeholders (CEA of MLSMP and IOM), oversight of construction works, supervision of the technical civil engineer and contractors, and to ensure timely completion of works within budget and to the agreed specifications, as well as to manage and mitigate risks associated with repair and refurbishment activities in the Center.

This activity is in line with the request of the CEA and the Concept of Migration Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2021-2030.

Project Context and Scope

In 2022 IOM started implementation of the regional ‘Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia’ funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) with an overall goal to assist the governments in Central Asia to enhance labour migration governance to better respond to employer and labour market needs while ensuring protection of migrant workers and enhancing development impacts in both countries of origin and destination.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Labour Migration Department - Labour Migration Programme - Central Asia (SDC), project code LM0479.
 

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Deliverables:

1. In coordination with IOM, MLSPM, CEA and the technical civil engineer develop a detailed plan and schedule for the repair works including identification of milestones and critical items and support the civil engineer in developing and reviewing Bill of Quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, and cost estimates. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 October 2025 (15%);
2. Develop ToR for the construction companies and provide detailed list of potential tender participants to carry out turnkey repair and refurbishment works at the new premises of CEA in Osh city.  Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 November 2025 (15%); 
3. Oversee the repair works on site in coordination with IOM, MLSPM, CEA and the civil engineer and alongside with ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on repair works progress, quality, and cost control. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 27 February 2026 (15%);
4. Facilitate preparation and signing of handover documents and acceptance certificates. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 31 March 2026 (15%);
5. Post-repair monitoring. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 May 2026 (15%);
6. Submission of final report. Deliverable to be completed and reported to IOM by – 10 June 2026 (25%).

   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

   1. A detailed plan and schedule of repair works, including milestones and critical path items, is submitted and approved by IOM, MLSPM, CEA. 
   2. Tender documents for the construction company are developed and endorsed by IOM, MLSPM, CEA. 
   3. A detailed report on progress of repair works on the site is submitted and verified by IOM and the CEA. 
   4. A report confirming the smooth handover of works is submitted and endorsed by IOM and the CEA. 
   5. A detailed report on post-repair monitoring is submitted and verified by IOM and the CEA.
   6. A comprehensive final report summarizing all activities and results is submitted and accepted by IOM. 
        Education
      • Diploma – completed university degree in a related field.  Experience
        • At least 3 years of experience of working in procurement.  Skills
          • Good knowledge of the focus areas indicated in the TOR;
          • Familiarity with IOM’s mandate. Languages
            • Good command of oral and written Russian and English.  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.

              Personal Qualities and other requirements

              • Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
              • Cultural and gender sensitivity.

                Diversity

                • Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, etc. Travel required
                  • Travel will be required to Osh and it will be covered by IOM. 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.
   7. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
7. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes
8. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.