Project Context and Scope
Labour migration is central to Central Asia’s economy, with thousands seeking work abroad each year to support their families through remittances, yet it carries gendered risks—especially for women who face limited access to tailored information, sexual and reproductive health services, and heightened exposure to discrimination, exploitation, and GBV/SEAH. To address these challenges, the IOM-led “Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the UK” project promotes rights-based, gender-responsive migration governance and has developed a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) module on GBV/SEAH to equip migrants with knowledge on prevention and support. To build political will and ensure systemic change, a two-day event is planned: a high-level round table on 6 November to raise awareness, secure senior-level commitment, and present the PDO module, followed by a training on 7 November to strengthen PDO trainers’ skills in delivering gender- and protection-sensitive sessions—ultimately fostering safer, more dignified, and inclusive labour migration aligned with international obligations.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
LMD, Safe Migration of Seasonal Workers from Central Asia to the UK/KG10P0554
Tasks to be performed under this contract
To moderate Day 1 of the event, ensuring the smooth flow of the agenda, timekeeping, meaningful engagement of participants, and delivery of one dedicated session on human rights in the context of migration and gender.
Day 1 of the Roundtable is moderated and prepared for:
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
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