Job Description

Project Context and Scope

 

Established in 1951, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM established its office in Kazakhstan in 1997. Since then, the Organization has been promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, providing services and advice to the government as well as to migrants. As the Country Office with Coordinating Functions for Central Asia, the IOM mission in Kazakhstan helps to address specific sub-regional migration issues and emerging trends in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, establishing priorities for project development in the country offices in the context of sub-regional strategies, policies and consultative processes. 

The regional project “Improving Migration Governance and Access to Services for Displaced Afghans in Pakistan and Central Asia” funded by the Canadian Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canda (IRCC) focuses on supporting regional institutions and communities to address immediate protection and humanitarian needs of Afghan nationals and local communities, mitigate the mid-term impact of the crisis on societies in the region, and support recovery and resilience for longer-term sustainable development.

Duty Station of the Consultancy: Kazakhstan, Almaty (home-based)

Duration of Consultancy:  February – May 2026


 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

 

LMI / IS.0220

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

 

  • Provide legal assistance  to Afghan women identified by project;

  • Provide  legal consultation on documentations;

  • Assist with gathering all necessary papers and submitting to authorities; 

  • Provide legal assistance to family members of beneficiaries if need;

  • Provide assistance and consultations in social and cultural integration; 

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

 

  1. Submit report on need assessment of legal assistant to migrants; 

  2. Deliver qualitative and quantitative service in legal issues to beneficiaries according to the report on need assessment; 

  3. Collect feedback provided by beneficiaries; 

  4. Final report with all delivered legal services (visa issues, access to social services) ;

Qualifications

Education
  • Master's University degree in Migration studies, Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience. 
  • Bachelor's University degree in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
  • Experience in consultancy on human rights/ legal questions; 
  • Experience in report writing. 
  • Experience in liaison on human rights with government, UN, and NGO stakeholders.
Skills
  • Strong and demonstrable interest in migration, and human rights. 
  • Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal strategy development
  • Migration Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Time management and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and staying current with legal trends
  • Legal risk management
  • Legal advice and counseling
Languages
  • Kazakh/Russian/Enlgish
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
  • Yes
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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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