National Mapping of Protection Frameworks and Service Gaps for Vulnerable Migrants, including Trafficking Survivors and Children
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related agency since 1951, facilitates humane and orderly migration. This consultancy operates under a regional project enhancing migrant protection in Central Asia, focusing on Uzbekistan. The role contributes to the Migrants Assistance and Protection Unit in IOM Uzbekistan, aiming to improve services for vulnerable migrants.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to conduct a comprehensive national mapping and analysis of existing protection services and mechanisms for vulnerable migrants in Uzbekistan. The purpose is to assess their relevance to identified needs, practical accessibility for various migrant groups (including Uzbek nationals, foreign nationals, and stateless persons), and their capacity to effectively address these needs. The exercise will identify significant gaps, barriers, and underutilized capacities within current systems. Findings will inform practical, cost-effective improvements to existing protection mechanisms, rather than establishing parallel systems, and will contribute to a broader regional assessment of migrant protection frameworks in Central Asia.
Responsibilities
The consultant will identify protection needs of vulnerable migrants in Uzbekistan, including children and trafficking survivors, considering Uzbek, foreign, and stateless individuals. This involves assessing the relevance of these needs within the national context and identifying the types of services required. A key task is mapping existing governmental and non-governmental services and mechanisms that address these needs. The consultant will evaluate the practical accessibility of these services for different migrant categories, considering formal eligibility and actual barriers. Furthermore, the capacity of existing services to meet identified needs will be assessed, focusing on suitability, sufficiency, and potential adaptations. Significant gaps and barriers in the current protection response will be identified, leading to the development of prioritized, practical recommendations for improvement, emphasizing the effective use and strengthening of existing systems.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in migrant protection, social protection, human rights, or protection of vulnerable groups is required. Demonstrated experience in conducting research, assessments, or mappings, including qualitative data collection and analysis, is essential. Knowledge of the institutional and service delivery context in Uzbekistan and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders are also necessary.
Skills
Strong analytical skills, excellent drafting and communication skills, experience in research and assessments, understanding of migrant protection frameworks, knowledge of Uzbekistan's service delivery context, and stakeholder engagement experience.