Consultant on gender expertise for NAP development

Project Context and Scope
In 2022 IOM started implementation of the regional ‘Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia’ funded by the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (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 -KZ10P0509 (LM.0479)  - Labour Migration Programme - Central Asia (SDC) Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Deliverables: 
1.    Conduct monitoring and analysis of the first Action Plan 2022-2025 and present report to the stakeholders – 31 January 2025 – 30%  
2.    Draft Action Plan 2026-2030 based on meetings with the working group and data collection – 28 February 2025 – 30%
3.    Present draft Action Plan 2026-2030 to the stakeholders, collect feedback/comments/suggestions and incorporate in the Action Plan – 30 April 2025 - 40%.
 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• The monitoring and analysis of the first Action Plan 2022-2025 on the requirements for gender mainstreaming and gender analysis is conducted and the report is presented to the stakeholders;
• The draft of the Action Plan 2026-2030 with gender mainstreaming is done in cooperation with the working group and data collection;
• Feedback/comments/suggestions are incorporated in the Action Plan and the draft Action Plan 2026-2030 is presented to the stakeholders;
• The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic is assisted with the conducting monitoring and analysis of the first Action Plan 2022-2025 for development of the Action plan of 2026-2030 on implementation of the Concept of Migration Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic.  
    Education
  • Minimum high school or diploma – completed university degree in Social or Natural Sciences or other relevant discipline, preferably with a specialization in gender;
  • Other formal education relevant for the assignment;

    Experience

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    • At least 2 years of experience in working in the field of gender equality and gender mainstreaming, development of strategic plans and sustainable development reports;
    • Knowledge and understanding of the gender context, migration and cross cutting issues;
    • Familiarity with gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation methods, including gender-related statistics and indicator development;
    • Solid experience in providing expert support in development of national action plans;
    • Experience in working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting gender and development work in the specific area of intervention.
        Skills
      • Good knowledge of the migration, gender analysis tools and methodologies in the specific area of intervention & the focus areas indicated in the TOR;
      • Familiarity with IOM’s mandate.
          Languages
        • Good command of oral and written Russian and Kyrgyz; and 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.  

          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

              • 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.
  • 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.