Consultant for Training on Women’s Economic Empowerment

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Position Title: Consultant for Training on Women’s Economic Empowerment
Location: Almaty
Country: Kazakhstan
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration. It works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM provides services and advice to governments and migrants, focusing on enhancing the protection and resilience of vulnerable migrants, particularly women, in various contexts.

Job Overview:
The Consultant will contribute to a regional project titled 'Protection of Vulnerable Migrants with Special Emphasis on Empowering Women in the Context of Migration in Central Asia.' This project aims to enhance the protection and resilience of vulnerable migrants, particularly women, by increasing their economic empowerment and ensuring their access to the labor market in both their countries of origin and destination. The Consultant will be responsible for developing training materials, delivering training sessions, and conducting evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the training provided. The role requires a strong understanding of gender-sensitive economic empowerment strategies and the ability to engage with various stakeholders involved in migration and women's empowerment initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Training Materials: Develop comprehensive training materials that address gender-sensitive economic empowerment strategies, vocational training, financial literacy, and labor market access for women migrants. This includes creating presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and policy recommendations.
• Training Delivery: Conduct a two-day interactive training session for approximately 30 participants from relevant government agencies, NGOs, and local communities engaged in migration and women’s empowerment initiatives.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and develop a questionnaire to measure knowledge acquisition, which will be used for participant evaluation after three months.
• Final Report: Submit a detailed training report that includes key findings, participant feedback, and recommendations for further actions to improve women’s economic opportunities in migration contexts.
• Ensure that all produced documents are approved by the National Programme Officer at IOM Kazakhstan.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced university degree) in Economics, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in delivering training on women’s economic empowerment, labor market integration, or entrepreneurship.
• Knowledge of migration and gender-related vulnerabilities in Central Asia.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and report-writing skills in Russian (required).
• Experience in working with relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions and international organizations is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess at least a Master’s degree or an equivalent advanced university degree in fields such as Economics, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related area that aligns with the responsibilities of the position.

Experience:
The position requires proven experience in delivering training focused on women’s economic empowerment, labor market integration, or entrepreneurship. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the migration landscape and the specific vulnerabilities faced by women in Central Asia, as well as experience working with governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in Russian is mandatory, while knowledge of Kazakh and/or English is considered an asset. Proficiency in these languages will be evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy fee will be paid to the bank account indicated by the Consultant upon completion of the services provided and approval by IOM of the submitted final report. The Consultant will work under the supervision of the National Programme Officer and the Senior Programme Assistant at IOM Kazakhstan. Travel to Almaty is required for the position. Any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation and the candidate's medical fitness for appointment. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP) free of charge for the duration of the consultancy. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accidents or illnesses and must provide proof of coverage before commencing work. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.