JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Facilitate day 1 of the Awareness-Raising Round Table on Gender and Migration & Training on GBV and SEAH in the PDO Context on 6th November 2025 in Almaty.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

To moderate Day 1 of the event, ensuring the smooth flow of the agenda, timekeeping, meaningful engagement of participants, and delivery of one dedicated session on human rights in the context of migration and gender.

Day 1 of the Roundtable is moderated and prepared for:

• Moderate the full Day 1 agenda (6 November 2025), including opening, panel discussions, Q&A, and interactive segments.
• Ensure time management, transitions between speakers/sessions, and audience engagement throughout the day.
• Introduce speakers and panelists, facilitate discussions, and summarize key points where relevant.
• Deliver one interactive session in the context of gender and migration (up to 45 minutes).
• Collaborate with IOM staff in preparation meetings prior to the event to align on structure, content, and roles.
• Provide light-touch support in finalizing/modifying the Day 1 agenda if needed for flow and clarity.

Contribute to a brief summary of Day 1 discussions (bullet points) to be submitted within 3 working days after the event.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultant facilitated all relevant sessions as per the tasks given.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Higher education (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Development Studies or Migration Studies or related field from a recognized institution;
• Good knowledge of national and international legislation in the areas of migration and labour legislation, human rights protection, counter trafficking, family and criminal law
• At least 5 years of working experience in migration and/or financial inclusion related fields; Prior experience of conducting research on labour migration; Prior experience in producing SOP;
• Extensive experience in communication with migrants and relevant government stakeholders;
• Demonstrated knowledge of international data and migration statistics standards and practices and ability to apply this knowledge to a new context;
• Knowledge of English, Kazakh and Russian.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and concisely, strong organizational skills, attention to the details, personal commitments, capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

Travel required

• Upon request

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 – 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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