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.
Project Context and Scope
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is supporting the Government of Uzbekistan in promoting safe, orderly, and regular labour migration through strengthened pre-departure preparation, institutional capacity-building, and sustainable reintegration assistance. Under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded project, "Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the UK," IOM works closely with the Migration Agency and other relevant national stakeholders to enhance governance of labour migration and improve access to gender-responsive information, services, and support for prospective, current, and returning migrants participating in the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS).
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Labour Mobility Division, IOM Uzbekistan, under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded project, "Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the UK"
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
Experience
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including data collection, verification, analysis, reporting, and results-based management.
• Sound knowledge of the labour migration landscape in Uzbekistan, including relevant policies, institutional frameworks, and key stakeholders.
• Experience working with migrant populations, particularly returnees, and a good understanding of reintegration and socio-economic inclusion approaches is an advantage.
• Proven ability to develop and manage M&E tools, databases, dashboards, and data quality assurance processes using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Experience supporting the development and review of project methodologies, monitoring tools, and technical documentation, including ensuring alignment with project indicators and cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality and social inclusion.
• Experience in monitoring or assessing grant programmes, livelihood interventions, entrepreneurship support, or skills development initiatives is considered an asset.
Skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality analytical reports and present monitoring findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Languages
For this consultancy, Excellent command of English and Uzbek (written and spoken); knowledge of Russian 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
Travel is anticipated.
Required Competencies
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.
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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.