Financial Consultation on Implementation of Project Activities, MECC Unit

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

1. Nature of the consultancy
The consultancy will provide national-level financial expertise and regulatory guidance to support the development of IOM’s blended finance mechanism for migrant households. The consultant will support the development of an innovative or blended finance mechanism related to gender-responsive climate action, to enhance climate change adaptation and foster non-farm livelihood activities for women from migrant families in Uzbekistan.

2.    Background
Uzbekistan faces significant environmental challenges, including water scarcity, floods, droughts and mudflows, which threaten agriculture, food security and economic stability. These pressures are influencing human mobility, driving displacement, seasonal labour migration and shifts in traditional livelihoods. While remittances support livelihoods in migrant households, limited financial access and institutional barriers prevent many migrant families - especially women-headed households - from diversifying their income away from climate-vulnerable sectors to invest in climate adaptation.

Diversifying household income sources beyond agriculture - such as through non-farm enterprises, home-based work and climate-responsive value chains - can help households reduce their dependence on climate-sensitive sectors, ensuring financial stability and long-term sustainability. Aligning with Uzbekistan's national policies, the IOM project will directly support the Government's ambition to build a climate-resilient society, developing government capacities to address human mobility in the context of climate change, while strengthening the adaptive capacities of vulnerable communities, particularly women from migrant families. To address these gaps, IOM will provide technical assistance and financial incentives to women from migrant families, living in climate-vulnerable rural communities. IOM is additionally working with an International Service Provider to develop a concept for an innovative or blended finance mechanism to help leverage private sector funding for an innovative loan product, thereby enhance climate change adaptation among women from migrant households, with a special focus on non-farm livelihood practices.

3.    Purpose of the Engagement
IOM Uzbekistan is looking to employ the expertise of a national consultant who will support IOM in developing a concept for an innovative or blended finance mechanism and promoting it among key stakeholders. The primary objective of this engagement will be to bridge the gap between private sector actors (private banks and local investors), public institutions and migrant households to help unlock untapped contributions to climate change adaptation efforts in Uzbekistan. 
 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

10. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in finance, economics, business administration, public policy, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in consulting or financial institutions, with a track record in banking or microfinance.
• Familiarity with blended finance mechanisms, impact investing, climate finance instruments (e.g., green energy finance, concessional loans, guarantees), and innovative financial structures.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research (data collection and analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations involving government officials, private sector actors, financial institutions, development partners, and community representatives.
• Familiarity with Uzbekistan’s financial and investment regulatory environment, migration dynamics and/or climate vulnerabilities.
• Experience working with migrant communities and/or diaspora populations, including understanding of remittance flows and household economics is an advantage.
• Experience integrating gender analysis into assessments, research, or program design — particularly women's economic empowerment - is an advantage.
• Experience producing high-quality analytical reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Previous experience working with or cooperating with UN agencies is an advantage. 

Skills

• Ability to engage with different groups of stakeholders, including financial institutions, government, and migrant families.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of migration, environment and climate change nexus in Uzbekistan.
• Fluency in Uzbek, Russian, and English required.

Languages

Fluency in Uzbek, Russian, and English required.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

11. Required Competencies

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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

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. 

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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