Position Title: Local Consultant - Migration Rules and Regulations Review Consultantย
Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (home-based)
Type of Appointment: Consultancy
Duration: 2 months (01 October 2025 โ 30 November 2025)ย
Closing Date: 30 September 2025, 11:59 pm Bishkek time
Nature of the consultancy: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of the existing rules, regulations, and procedures governing migration to work and study in Kyrgyzstan for citizens of Uzbekistan.
Project Context and Scope: The project aims to strengthen social cohesion and trust in Kyrgyzstanโs border areas with Uzbekistan by enhancing institutional and community capacities for cooperation. It focuses on improving gender-sensitive, safe, and orderly border management, fostering inclusive dialogue, and promoting socio-economic and cultural collaboration. Through capacity building, awareness campaigns, and support for youth and women-led initiatives, the project seeks to mitigate risks linked to increased mobility.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Peace, Crisis Response and Operations Unit. The project: \"Strengthening capacities of institutions and border communities of Kyrgyzstan for increased cooperation with Uzbekistanโ (PB.0203).ย
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Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:
a) Conduct review of existing laws, rules, and regulations governing work permits, labor migration, student visas, study permits for migrants from Uzbekistan. Map institutional roles and responsibilities of relevant government bodies. Benchmark Kyrgyzstanโs regulatory framework against regional and international standards and practices. Conduct consultations with government agencies, academia, private sector, and migrant associations. Assess implementation practices, administrative processes, and accessibility of services for migrants and students from Uzbekistan (October 2025);
b) Produce a comprehensive analysis with findings (November 2025).
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
a) Delivery of a well-structured draft analysis covering rules of staying (short-term, long-term) and obtaining visa, work permit, patent for migrants from Uzbekistan and validation of findings through stakeholder consultations;
b) Submission of final analysis including relevant migration procedures incorporating feedback from IOM and partners.
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Education, Experience and/or Skills Required:
Advanced university degree in Law, Public Policy, Migration studies, or a related field. At least 5 years of proven experience in policy/legal analysis, migration governance, or labor/education law. Familiarity with migration legislation and governance structures in Kyrgyzstan and/or Central Asia -Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills. Proven ability to consult with diverse stakeholders and produce practical policy recommendations. Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian languages (oral and written). IOMโs 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. ย Travel Required: Travel within this consultancy is not required.ย ย Required Competencies: ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs 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: Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies