JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment: Develop an interactive training module that combines safe migration awareness, digital literacy, and peer education methodologies. All materials must be gender-sensitive and accessible online and offline. The training modules should use gamified approaches and be adaptable to peer-learning cascade training.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:

1)Submit finalized interactive gamified training modules, available online and offline, targeted at youth and focused on safe migration and digital literacy

Provide templates and facilitation guides for peer-to-peer sessions: December- 2025

2)Facilitate training of trainers and peer learning sessions in Astana, Konaev, Aktau and Turkistan: January 2025

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Degree in social sciences/education (Master’s preferred), with specialized knowledge in migration, youth engagement, and digital literacy;

• 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; Prior experience of conducting research on labour migration;

• Extensive facilitation skills;

• 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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