Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced degree (Master’s) in social sciences, legal studies, criminology or a related discipline.

• At least five years of experience in conducting research with a focus on institutional, organisational or legal analysis in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Experience

• Experience developing and validating research instruments, managing data collection processes, and ensuring data quality.

• Adequate administrative and logistical support to handle any operational aspects of the research, including coordination of fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

• Knowledge of labour migration, recruitment and/or online fraudulent practices, cybersecurity governance, data protection and policies with specific reference to the Republic of Tajikistan.

• Experience working with or in government institutions, preferably in relevant migration or internal affairs institutions

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in Engish, Tajik and Russian (oral and written) is required.

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

Application Requirements

• In addition to standard application documents, applicants are required to submit a brief proposed methodological approach (maximum 2-3 pages) outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed research methods, data collection and analysis approaches, and key considerations for implementing the assessment. The proposed methodological approach will be considered as part of the technical evaluation of candidates. The selected consultants will be responsible for further developing and finalizing the detailed assessment methodology in consultation with IOM and relevant stakeholders following the commencement of the consultancy.

Please note: This project will be undertaken as a Joint Consultancy composed of a Lead National Consultant and Secondary National Consultant. If the Lead National Consultant and Secondary National Consultant are applying as a pair, this must be stipulated on both application forms. Prospective applicants may apply solely to the Lead National Consultant or Secondary National Consultant position. Successful candidates will then be paired as a Lead National Consultant or Secondary National Consultant.

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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