Two positions for consultancy service to develop Migration Profile for the Kyrgyz Republic

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

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Project Context and Scope

In 2022 IOM started implementation of the regional project “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia” funded by the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (SDC) with an overall goal to ensure comprehensive support to migration governance.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Labour Mobility, Policy and Data Unit, “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia” funded by SDC: LM0479.KG10.6:1:2:005.

Responsibilities

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Deliverables:
1. Develop preliminary draft of Migration Profile in English following the IOM Guide – 31 July 2026 (50%);
2. Present preliminary draft to Ministry of Labour, Social Provision and Migration (MLSPM) – 25 August 2026 (50%).

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
1. Preliminary Draft Migration Profile developed, submitted to and approved by IOM.
2. Preliminary Draft Migration Profile presented to MLSPM and approved by MLSPM.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required
a. Education: - University diploma in the field of social and policy stidues, preferably in migration;
b. Experience: - At least 5 years of experience of working in research field, preferably with focus in migration.
c. Competencies and Skills:

• Good knowledge of the focus areas indicated in the TOR;
• Familiarity with IOM’s mandate;
• Good command of oral and written English, Russian and Kyrgyz. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

d. Personal Qualities and other requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
• Cultural and gender sensitivity.

e. 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.

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 five 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.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

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