National Anti-Fraud / Anti-Scamming Trainer

Job Description

Note: This is a local consultancy opportunity; therefore, only nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic or individuals with legal residency in Kyrgyzstan are eligible to apply.

Position Title: National Anti-Fraud / Anti-Scamming Trainer 
Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (hybrid-mode)
Type of Appointment: Consultancy, Category B, deliverables based
Duration of Consultancy: 20 October 2026 – 31 December 2026
Closing Date: 13 October 2026, 17:00 Bishkek time

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Nature of the consultancy: Category B / delivery-based consultancy
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a qualified Anti-Fraud/Anti-Scamming Trainer to strengthen the capacity of national frontline institutions to prevent and respond to recruitment-related fraud and online scams linked to international labor migration. The Consultant will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, develop tailored training modules, facilitate a one-day interactive training in Bishkek for at least 25 frontline officers and hotline operators (from the Ministry of Internal Affairs Cybersecurity Department and the Center for Employment Abroad), and elaborate/update an operational Recruitment Scam Checklist. 
The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the IOM Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, in close coordination with the IOM Mobility Pathways Unit.

Project Context and Scope

Responsibilities

The Consultant shall perform the following tasks:

1.    Training Needs Assessment and Methodology Formulation

a.    Conduct a rapid Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in consultation with the IOM Project Team, CEA Hotline supervisors, and MIA Cybersecurity leadership to identify operational and knowledge gaps regarding online scam typologies, digital evidence, and referral bottlenecks.
b.    Review existing project documentation.
c.    Develop a tailored training methodology, detailed session agenda, and pre- and post-training evaluation tools for IOM review and approval. 

2.    Development of Training Curriculum and Practical Handouts

a.    Develop practical, scenario-based training modules tailored to both law-enforcement officers and frontline hotline personnel.
b.    Prepare practical case studies, simulation exercises, and participant handouts.
3.    In-Person Delivery of the Anti-Fraud / Anti-Scamming Training
a.    Deliver a one-day intensive, in-person training in Bishkek for at least 25 targeted participants (combining MIA Cybersecurity officers from Bishkek and Osh with CEA Safe Migration Hotline operators).
b.    Facilitate interactive discussions and cross-sectoral dialogue between investigators and hotline staff to establish practical working contacts and streamline referral routines.
c.    Administer pre- and post-training tests to objectively measure participants’ knowledge acquisition.

4.    Elaboration/Updating of the Recruitment Scam Checklist

a.    In close coordination with IOM and CEA technical staff and relevant SWS stakeholders, develop or update a standardized, user-friendly Recruitment Scam Checklist / Guide for Migrant Job Seekers.  
b.    Ensure the Checklist identifies common recruitment scam scenarios and tangible indicators and red flags, including deceptive job advertisements on social media and messaging platforms, direct-messaging payment requests, unaccredited bank accounts, unrealistic wage promises, and fake visa guarantees, to serve as a both as a frontline operator desk tool and an accessible job-seeker verification guide that can be integrated into relevant hotline and pre-departure information materials.

5.    Reporting and Recommendations

a.    Submit a comprehensive Final Consultancy Report consolidating training delivery details, gender-disaggregated participant data, comparative pre- and post-test analyses, evaluation feedback, and concrete technical recommendations for sustained inter-agency coordination between CEA and MIA.

6.    Other duties:

a.    Perform other minor duties directly related to anti-fraud capacity building, training delivery, and migrant protection as requested by IOM.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule (Category B, Delivery-Based)

Payments will be disbursed in two installments upon verification and written approval of deliverables by IOM:  

First Installment (50%) – Due by 31 October 2026   
•    Training Needs Assessment (TNA) summary report covering MIA and CEA frontline staff.   
•    Approved training agenda, methodology, and session curriculum.  
•    Comprehensive training modules, case studies, and participant handouts.   
•    Pre- and post-training test questionnaires.

 
Second Installment (50%) – Due by 15 December 2026  
•    Delivery of a 1-day in-person training in Bishkek for at least 25 participants from MIA and CEA.   
•    Finalized Recruitment Scam Checklist designed as a practical, memorable desk tool with clear red flags and DOs/DON'Ts for operational handover to national partners. 
•    Final Consultancy Report including pre-/post-test analysis, participant feedback, and inter-agency referral recommendations.   

Note: In accordance with IOM Category B regulations, no advance payments will be made. Installments require certified attendance sheets, approved outputs, and sign-off by the IOM Project Manager.

Qualifications

Education, experience and/or skills required

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent, or Bachelor’s with extensive experience) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Information technology / Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical/legal field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybercrime investigation, anti-fraud enforcement, legal counsel, or law-enforcement operations within the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Demonstrated operational familiarity with the Ministry of Internal Affairs system, cybercrime investigation units, and online financial/fraud schemes.
• Proven experience developing interactive training modules and delivering capacity-building workshops for frontline service providers, hotline operators, or law-enforcement officers.
• Familiarity with international labor migration trends, recruitment intermediation risks, and safe migration frameworks in Central Asia is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and cross-sectoral facilitation skills; capacity to explain complex digital/legal concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian (written and oral) is required; working knowledge of English is an advantage but not mandatory. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

No regional travel is anticipated; training delivery and preparatory meetings will take place in Bishkek (participants from regional branches will be brought to Bishkek by the project).

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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