National Consultant to support IOM project "Improving migration governance and access to services for displaced Afghans in Pakistan and Central Asia

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.

The consultancy will be carried out within the framework of the IOM project “Improving migration governance and access to services for displaced Afghans in Pakistan and Central Asia”. Through this intervention, IOM seeks to support government institutions in the region and local communities in addressing immediate protection and humanitarian needs of Afghan populations and local communities. The aim is to mitigate the mid-term impact of the crisis on societies in the region, and to support recovery and resilience for longer-term sustainable development. IOM’s intervention contributes to IMCBP’s selected priority area on strengthening governance: working with national and local authorities to strengthen migration systems and institutional capacity in addressing migration crises and responding to the most urgent humanitarian and protection needs.

Within the above-mentioned project IOM Kazakhstan will support the Government’s measures in capacity -building for district police officers that include new information containing specific sensitivities, such as how to effectively engage with local communities and Afghan nationals. Also, in cooperation with Border Guards Service,  IOM  will conduct the basic Dari and/or Pashto language course to support the strengthening the border officers’ capacities in identifying and preventing the potential cases of migrants’ smuggling at the border as well as effectively communicate with Afghan nationals. The courses on Dari and Pashto language will be conducted at four borders service training centers equipped with language laboratories.

  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

• In close coordination with IOM, to provide support with the preparations to conduct basic level of Dari/Pashto language courses for officers of Border Guards training centers.
• In close coordination with IOM provide support in conducting the Community and Engagement Policing for the national stakeholders;
• Support the project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.   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; 
  • Monthly Progress Report;
  • Final analytical report on the results achieved during consultancy period.    Education, Experience and/or Skills required:
    • School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, 
    • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of professional experience
    • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government organization, as well as research institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
    • Knowledge of financial rules and regulations. Languages
      • Knowledge of Kazakh, English and Russian is required. 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.
  • 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 – behavioral indicators
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.