Consultant on migration 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 is conducted and the report is presented to the stakeholders;
•     The draft of the Action Plan 2026-2030 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 is an advantage; 
• Other formal education relevant for the assignment; Experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in working on the migration-related challenges, development of strategic plans and sustainable development reports;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the migration and cross cutting issues;
  • Solid experience in providing expert support in development of national action plans;
  • Experience in working with the multi-stakeholder engagement, coordination with government agencies, UN and International agencies, economic sector, private and public sectors, and stakeholders.
     

    Skills

    • Good knowledge of the migration & 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.   Travel required
        • N/A 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.