Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, human rights, migration studies, public administration, social sciences, international relations or a related field with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or a university degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated professional experience in migration management, migrant protection, human rights, return and removal procedures, immigration detention/temporary holding or other closely related areas.

• Demonstrated experience in analysing legal, institutional and operational frameworks and developing practical standards, procedures, guidelines, protocols or operational tools based on such analysis.

• Sound knowledge of applicable international human rights and migrant protection standards, including safeguards and protection considerations relating to migrants in vulnerable situations.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse relevant international and foreign practices and adapt applicable approaches to specific national and institutional contexts.

• Experience in developing practical training materials, including case studies, exercises, simulations and assessment tools.

• Experience related to immigration detention, temporary holding or reception facilities, inter-agency referral mechanisms and/or cooperation with law-enforcement, migration, social protection or other relevant public authorities would be a strong asset.

• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal, institutional and protection requirements into practical and user-friendly operational solutions.

• Ability to work independently, manage a complex multi-stage assignment and engage professionally with government institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is required; knowledge of Uzbek is an advantage.

Candidates are required to submit a separate financial proposal indicating the total professional fee for completion of the assignment.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is required; knowledge of Uzbek is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

The consultancy will be home-based. The Consultant will be required to participate in person in the face-to-face pilot training in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

If the selected Consultant is based outside Uzbekistan, one mission to Tashkent will be required for the delivery of the pilot training. The timing and duration of the mission will be agreed in advance with IOM. Required travel will be arranged and covered separately by IOM in accordance with applicable IOM rules and procedures and should not be included in the Consultant's professional fee.

Other consultations, technical discussions and validation activities are expected to be conducted remotely or in person, as appropriate and subject to arrangements agreed with IOM.

Purpose of Assignment and Scope of the work

The consultancy will be performed primarily on a home-based basis, in close coordination with the Migrants Assistance and Protection Unit of IOM Uzbekistan. The Consultant will be required to participate in person in the face-to-face pilot training in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as specified under Section 9 of these Terms of Reference.

The Consultant shall carry out the assignment in accordance with the agreed methodology and workplan and shall maintain regular coordination with IOM throughout the assignment. Any substantive adjustments to the agreed methodology, approach or scope arising during implementation shall be discussed and agreed with IOM in advance.

Working drafts and materials may be prepared in Russian and/or English, as appropriate for technical review and consultations with national stakeholders. Final deliverables shall be submitted in English and Russian, unless otherwise agreed with IOM. The language requirements for individual operational tools, training materials and digital-learning components will be agreed with IOM based on their intended use. Both language versions shall reflect the same finalized substantive content.

All deliverables and supporting materials shall be submitted electronically in editable formats. The Consultant shall ensure the accuracy, consistency and appropriate referencing of information used in the deliverables and shall maintain the confidentiality of any non-public information obtained in the course of the assignment. Information collected and processed under the consultancy shall be used solely for the purposes of the assignment and handled in accordance with applicable IOM requirements.

All original materials and outputs produced under the assignment shall be handed over to IOM and shall remain the property of IOM. All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in materials produced in the performance of this consultancy shall be vested exclusively in IOM. Any publication, reproduction or other use of such materials by the Consultant shall require the prior written consent of IOM.

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

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.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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