National Consultant to Conduct Analysis of Judicial Practice and Law Enforcement Responses to Trafficking
Qualifications of National Consultant:
- Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
- Vacancy No: 16329
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IOM International Organization for Migration
- Deadline: 8/26/2025
Brief details about National Consultant:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is committed to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. From 2023 to 2025, IOM Kazakhstan is implementing a 24-month project funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The project, “Strengthening Legislation on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Kazakhstan,” supports the Government and Parliament of Kazakhstan in enhancing anti-trafficking legislation through expert and technical assistance.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
MPX – Migrant Protection
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Conduct a comprehensive review of court decisions (in Kazakh and Russian) related to trafficking in persons issued between 2015 and 2025, covering various forms of exploitation (e.g., labor, sexual, forced begging, child trafficking, organ trade).
- Analyze the profiles of perpetrators and victims based on available data to better understand demographic and social patterns.
- Assess practices related to victim compensation and restitution, including legal aid, civil claims, and exemptions from administrative liability for foreign victims.
- Analyze how methods of trafficking have evolved over time for each form of exploitation and assess the most effective investigative and evidentiary methods used in prosecuting these cases.
- Review termination decisions in trafficking-related cases (2022–2025) and identify common grounds for case dismissal. Identify common mistakes made by investigators, missing steps that prevented successful prosecution, and challenges in proving the crime, with possible solutions.
- Review how trafficking crimes were legally classified and identify common reasons for misclassification.
- Develop practical recommendations to improve legal qualification, evidence collection, and inter-agency cooperation in trafficking cases.
The end products expected to be delivered by the Consultant will be (in Russian), as follows:
- Summary document of key findings from the review of judicial decisions and criminal case dismissals.
- Analytical report highlighting trends, profiles, methods of proof, legal gaps, and positive practices, including recommendations for legal and procedural improvements.
- PowerPoint presentation summarizing the key findings.
The Consultant will receive a consultancy fee, which 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 overall supervision of the National Programme Officer at IOM Kazakhstan. As work progress, the Consultant will share expected delivery results with the IOM Kazakhstan for review. IOM Kazakhstan will ensure to provide timely comments to the consultant’s work and address any Consultant’s request (i.e. additional information, participants contacts, etc.).
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
The quality targeted and detailed of the work performed as established above as well as compliance with agreed delivery dates.
Qualifications
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Law, Criminology, Human Rights, Political Science, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Proven experience in legal analysis, preferably in the field of trafficking in persons or organized crime.
- Familiarity with Kazakhstan’s judicial system and case law, and practical understanding of criminal procedure.
- Extensive experience in CTIP, victim assistance, or similar fields, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and case management.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, and issues specific to trafficking in persons, especially in Central Asia.
- Experience in working with relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions and senior representatives in charge of counter trafficking in person policy and implementation in Kazakhstan would be a distinct advantage as well as previous experience working in an international organization.
Skills
- Have strong analytical, verbal, and report writing skills in Russian (required).
Languages
- Knowledge of Kazakh and/or English is an asset.
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
- TBD
Required Competencies
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
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.