National consultant to conduct capacity building sessions

Project Context and Scope

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is committed to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. This is achieved through the provision of services and advice to governments and migrants.

With millions of labour migrants moving across the region every year, IOM teams in Central Asia have substantial experience in working closely with migrants and governments to ensure safe migration – especially for the most vulnerable through anti-trafficking, protection, resettlement, and migration health programmes. Building on this foundation, IOM developed “Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries for 2021-2024” (CAP). Within the CAP, IOM aims to reach over 17M persons affected by the crisis (internally displaced persons, migrants, returnees, host communities, and other persons in vulnerable situations) and government counterparts. Additional support will be given to affected communities and host governments in the targeted neighbouring countries. 

The consultancy will be carried out within the International Migration Capacity Building Program (IMCBP) funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship department of Canada (IRCC) and implemented by IOM in Pakistan and Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Within the project IOM will support the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Kazakhstan in building the capacities of District Police officers to interact with the local community in a positive way, based on a community policing approach. This proposed intervention involves conducting training on Community engagement and policing with an emphasis to migrants’ rights and further aim of establishing the pool of trainers.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Immigration and Border Governance Unit, “Improving migration governance and access to services for displaced Afghans in Pakistan and Central Asia” project.

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Develop a work plan consultatively with IOM project team;
• Develop education materials on avalable national protection mechanisms (pre/post surveys, case/group exercises);
• Conducting of two trainings for representatives of migration service based on the materials developed
• Submit a final report on the results achieved during consultancy period.    Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

  The quality targeted and detailed of the work performed as established in above as well as compliance with agreed delivery dates, as follows:  

  • A work plan developed consultatively and finalized with IOM project team;  
  • Final analytical report on the results achieved during consultancy period.  

    The end products expected to be delivered by the Consultant will be, as follows: 

    • Education materials/training curriculum on Community engagement and policing (CEP toolkit);
    • Training reports;

      Education, Experience and/or skills required

      • Postgraduate degree, preferably in Law, International Law, International Relations or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of professional experience in Human Rights institutions; or related field
      • University Degree, preferably in Law, International Law, International Relations or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with at least eight years of professional experience in Human Rights institutions or related field;
      • Demonstrated experience in development of training/workshop materials.
    • Demonstrated professional experience on migration-related topics Languages
    • Kazakh and Russian 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
    • Yes 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.