Trainer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM's mission includes saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. The organization is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. IOM operates in numerous countries around the globe, focusing on various aspects of migration and providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Job Overview:
The position of Trainer at IOM involves supporting a regional initiative funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) aimed at strengthening the protection of migrants from violence, exploitation, and abuse across Central Asia. The project addresses evolving migration dynamics in the region, including increasing labor migration to non-traditional destinations, irregular migration movements, trafficking in persons, and migrant smuggling. The Trainer will be responsible for developing practical and sustainable capacity-building materials and delivering tailored national training workshops focused on the identification, referral, and case management of vulnerable migrants. The training will incorporate survivor-centered, trauma-informed, gender-sensitive, child-sensitive, and rights-based principles, emphasizing their practical application in protection and service delivery. The role aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of government institutions, civil society organizations, and service providers involved in migrant protection, ensuring that training materials support ongoing learning and capacity-building efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Trainer will be responsible for several key deliverables throughout the consultancy. These include:

• Developing an inception report that outlines a detailed work plan, training methodology, proposed learning outcomes, evaluation framework, and recommendations for tailoring training content to target stakeholders.
• Creating a comprehensive training package on the identification, referral, and case management of vulnerable migrants, which will include facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, practical exercises, case studies, and assessment tools.
• Organizing and facilitating six capacity-building workshops for relevant stakeholders in Tajik language, administering pre- and post-training assessments to maximize learning outcomes.
• Submitting a final report that consolidates training results, participant feedback, lessons learned, and all editable training materials. The Trainer must ensure that all training materials are technically accurate, relevant to the migration and protection context in Tajikistan, and suitable for future use by various stakeholders. Performance indicators will include participant satisfaction rates, knowledge improvements, and the overall effectiveness of the training delivered.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Migration, Law, Social Sciences, Human Rights, International Development, Education, Public Administration, or a related field. Alternatively, a university degree with additional relevant experience may be accepted. A minimum of ten years of professional experience in migration, protection, counter-trafficking, child protection, human rights, social services, or related fields is required. Demonstrated experience in developing training materials and delivering capacity-building activities for government institutions, civil society organizations, and service providers is essential. Knowledge of survivor-centered, child-sensitive, gender-sensitive, and human rights-based approaches is also necessary, along with strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Migration, Law, Social Sciences, Human Rights, International Development, Education, or Public Administration. Candidates with a university degree and significant relevant experience may also be considered. The emphasis is on having a strong academic foundation that supports the understanding of migration issues and the ability to develop effective training materials and methodologies.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of professional experience in fields related to migration, protection, counter-trafficking, child protection, human rights, or social services. Candidates should have a proven track record of developing training materials and delivering capacity-building activities, particularly for government institutions and civil society organizations. Experience working with international organizations, UN agencies, or government counterparts is considered an advantage, as is familiarity with survivor-centered and rights-based approaches.

Languages:
Fluency in Tajik is mandatory for this consultancy role. Knowledge of Russian and English is considered an advantage. The proficiency of the required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments to ensure effective communication and training delivery.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy will be subject to various conditions, including the requirement for consultants to have their own medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses. IOM covers consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan, free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. The appointment will also be contingent upon certification of medical fitness, accreditation, and any necessary residency or visa requirements. IOM maintains a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including discrimination and harassment. The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.