Job Description

IOM Kazakhstan will engage an Hourly Contract Holder to provide specialized legal support to migrants in vulnerable situations in Kazakhstan. The consultant will work on a case-by-case basis and contribute to ensuring that affected migrants can access lawful migration pathways, comply with national migration legislation, and exercise their rights through appropriate administrative and legal procedures.

The Hourly Contract Holder will deliver comprehensive legal case management services, including reviewing individual migration histories, identifying legal barriers to regularization, advising on available legal options, and supporting beneficiaries throughout the administrative process. The assignment requires close coordination with migration authorities, public service centres, law enforcement agencies, consular representatives, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely and lawful solutions for each case in close coordination with IOM Kazakhstan. 

In addition to legal counselling, the Hourly Contract Holder will assist with the preparation and submission of documentation related to migration status regularization, exit visas, and other permits. Where necessary and agreed by IOM, the Hourly Contract Holder will accompany beneficiaries during interactions with government institutions and provide legal representation in administrative proceedings concerning migration-related violations.

The role also includes monitoring case progress, identifying legal and procedural risks, maintaining regular communication with IOM on developments, and preparing concise case reports documenting assistance provided, actions undertaken, outcomes achieved, and decisions issued by competent authorities or courts. Particular attention is required to ensure confidentiality, ethical handling of personal data, and a protection-sensitive approach when working with migrants in vulnerable situations.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the IOM National Programme Officer, the contract holder will:

  • Provide legal consultations to migrants on matters related to the migration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

  • Assess the migration status and legal circumstances of each beneficiary. 

  • Advise beneficiaries on available options for regularizing their migration status and legally departing from the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

  • Prepare and facilitate the processing of documents required for obtaining exit visas and other relevant permits or documents. 

  • Accompany and assist beneficiaries when dealing with territorial migration service units, police authorities, Public Service Centres (PSCs), and other competent government authorities. 

  • Represent migrants in administrative court proceedings related to violations of the migration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where agreed with IOM. 

  • Liaise with government authorities, consular offices, and other relevant stakeholders to address matters related to the regularization of beneficiaries’ migration status. 

  • Keep IOM informed of the progress of each case and any identified legal or procedural risks. 

  • Prepare a brief written report for each completed case, indicating: 

              - legal assistance provided; 

              -  actions undertaken; 

              - outcomes of the legal support and representation; 

              - decisions issued by relevant government authorities or courts. 

  • Ensure confidentiality and protection of beneficiaries’ personal data.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

  • Number of cases successfully supported. 

  • Timely provision of legal assistance

  • Quality and accuracy of legal documentation prepared. 

  • Timely submission of case reports. 

  • Regularization of beneficiaries’ migration status in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law. 

  • At least five years of relevant professional experience in migration law in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Demonstrated practical experience in representing clients before administrative courts.

  •  Experience working with migration service units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

  • Knowledge of procedures related to exit visas and regularization of the migration status of foreign nationals and stateless persons. Previous experience working with international organizations is an advantage. 

  • Fluency in Kazakh and Russian is required; knowledge of English is an advantage.

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 9
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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