[Hiring] International Consultant @IOM

Role Description

The overall objective of this assignment is to generate evidence on health workforce migration and related policies in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and other selected CAREC countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop an inception report and work plan outlining the scope, methodology, approach, and timeline for the assignment, in coordination with IOM Project Managers at IOM Uzbekistan and IOM Tajikistan.
• Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, policies, legal frameworks, agreements, and existing studies related to health workforce migration, skills recognition in selected CAREC countries.
• Identify opportunities, challenges, and barriers related to health workforce mobility and skills recognition across selected CAREC countries.
• Conduct online consultations and key informant interviews with relevant government institutions, professional associations, academic institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders, as required.
• Develop practical recommendations for strengthening mutual recognition of skills, facilitating professional exchanges, improving regional cooperation, and supporting health workforce development across CAREC countries.
• Prepare and submit a situational analysis report, in accordance with IOM House Style and IOM guidelines for research reports.
• Prepare and deliver presentations of the key findings to IOM, government counterparts, WHO and relevant stakeholders, facilitate discussion of key findings and recommendations, and incorporate relevant feedback into the final assessment report.
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide periodic progress updates throughout the assignment.

Performance Indicators for the Evaluation of Results

• First deliverable: Draft Situational Analysis Report, including detailed methodology, analytical framework, stakeholder mapping, analysis of findings, identified gaps and bottlenecks, preliminary recommendations and priority actions. Deliverable by 10 February 2027.
• Second deliverable: Final Situational Analysis Report and Presentation, including incorporated feedback from IOM, executive summary and actionable recommendations for strengthening regional cooperation, mutual recognition mechanisms, and health workforce mobility within CAREC countries. Fixed payment – deliverable by 10 April 2026.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems Management, Migration Studies or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in health research, migration policies, or related areas.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience conducting policy reviews, situational analyses, assessments, or research related to health workforce migration, health labour markets, or human resources for health.
• Experience analyzing health workforce migration trends, including the movement of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals across countries.
• Familiarity with regional cooperation mechanisms, mutual recognition arrangements, and labour mobility frameworks in Central Asia and/or the broader CAREC region.
• Experience working with international organizations, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-border, migration or mobility-related health contexts, including with migrant and mobile populations, is an asset.

Skills

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality health-related assessment and analytical reports, including evidence-based recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including public health authorities, border authorities, health service providers, international organizations, and migrant and mobile populations.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Russian and/or a relevant national language of CAREC countries would be an asset.

Submission of Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following no later than 25 October 2026 (midnight):

• A detailed and up-to-date CV.
• Short Concept Paper outlining the proposed approach to the assignment.
• Samples of previous similar work.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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

• 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.