Job Opening Details

Functional Setting:

The MRC Counsellor is expected to work under a project that deals with improving migration management and migrant protection in select Central Asian countries. The specific objectives of the project are: to enhance a gender-sensitive and rights-based comprehensive migration governance in Silk Routes and Central Asia; and to support informed decision-making and resilience of migrants at the personal, family and community level in Silk Routes and Central Asia covering the full migration cycle and in respect of gender and human rights considerations.

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Coordinator, the MRC Counsellor supports the technical and administrative functions of the MRC in a relevant duty station, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the MRC, in accordance with ICMPD rules and procedures. S/he supports the implementation of MRC strategies and workplan, ensuring effective communication, information and service delivery. S/he contributes to the organisation of events and activities organised by the MRC. S/he works collaboratively with the MRC Coordinator and other counsellors, administrative support staff, project teams, relevant local counterparts and the relevant Units at Headquarters (HQ), ensuring the effective and timely delivery of MRC activities and services. The MRC Counsellor will be based in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.

Position-Specific Expertise:

Strong knowledge and understanding of the migration situation in the country.

Experience in counselling, capacity building, information campaign and awareness raising.  

Position-Specific Qualifications and Language Skills:​

Proficiency in Kyrgyz language is a requirement. Proficiency in Russian language is an asset.