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Grants Monitoring and Mentorship Consultant BEmployer IOM Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 15.01.2026 - 19.01.2026 |
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| Duties | 1.Position Title: Grants Monitoring and Mentorship Consultant 2.Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan 3.Duration: January-March 2026 4.Nature of the consultancy: Category B Consultancy (National Consultant) 5.Project Context and Scope: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Swedish Ministry of Justice is implementing the roadmap on "Promotion of Regular Pathways and Prevention of Irregular Migration to Sweden and the EU from Uzbekistan". Under this initiative, IOM aims to establish and manage 30 targeted grant schemes and start-up support programmes for returnee migrants, potential migrants and their immediate family members. To support the effective implementation of this activities, IOM Uzbekistan seeks to engage a qualified Consultant for Monitoring and Mentoring the selected grantees. The assignment aims to strengthen the effective design, implementation, monitoring, and oversight of the grant schemes, ensuring that they respond to beneficiaries' needs while fully meeting donor requirements and accountability standards. The Consultant will provide hands-on mentoring, training, and technical support to grantees throughout the implementation of their business activities and start-up schemes, including the monitoring of progress and results, as well as guidance on financial and narrative reporting. 6. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: •Labour Mobility Division, IOM Uzbekistan 7.Category B Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract - under the direct supervision of the: Head of the Labour Mobility Division •Provide tailored mentoring and technical guidance to grantees on grant implementation, basic financial management, procurement, and record-keeping; •Support the design and operationalization of up to 30 targeted grant schemes and start-up support programmes for Grantees; •Support grantees in developing realistic work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules; •Develop or refine grant guidelines, eligibility criteria, selection procedures, and implementation timelines in line with donor requirements; •Deliver group or individual coaching sessions addressing common capacity gaps and operational challenges; •Track progress against approved work plans, budgets, and indicators, and flag risks or delays in a timely manner; •Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, donor rules, and reporting deadlines; •Reporting and Documentation; •Act as a liaison between grantees and the project team to address implementation issues and clarify donor requirements; •Facilitate communication related to grant management, compliance, and performance improvement; •Participate in coordination meetings, briefings, and review sessions as required; •Identify common implementation challenges, risks, and good practices across the grant schemes; •Propose corrective actions and practical solutions to enhance performance and mitigate risks; •Provide recommendations to strengthen sustainability, livelihoods outcomes, and long-term impact of supported start-up initiatives. 8.Deliverables: The Consultant(s) will be responsible for the following key deliverables: -Inception: Detailed workplan outlining mentoring, training, and monitoring approach for all grantees. Provide a methodology for progress tracking and reporting. Within 2 weeks of contract start -Mentoring and Training Sessions: Conduct hands-on mentoring and training for grantees on business implementation, start-up operations, including recommendations for additional support. Monthly (Jan, Feb, March 2026) -Compliance & Guidance Notes: Provide guidance documents or advisory notes to grantees on financial management, reporting requirements, and donor compliance. As needed (Once per month) -Mid-Term review: Assessment of overall progress, effectiveness of mentoring/training, and preliminary recommendations for improved implementations. End of Feb 2026 -Final Consultancy Report: Provide a general report summarizing mentoring and monitoring activities, grantee progress and outcomes, lessons learned, main challenges, and recommendations. End of March 2026 |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Irrelevant |
| Professional requirements | 9. Experience/skills required: •Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mentoring, coaching, or providing technical support to entrepreneurs, start-ups, or grant beneficiaries; •Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating grant-funded projects, including reporting on financial or narrative progress; •Experience working with diverse beneficiaries, including returnee migrants or vulnerable populations, is highly desirable; •Familiarity with IOM's visibility guidelines preferred; •Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within the consultancy period; •Strong interpersonal and communication skills , including fluency in Uzbek and Russian languages; 10.Competencies Values: •Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. •Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules. •Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner Core Competencies – behavioural indicators: •Teamwork: Fosters collaboration to achieve shared goals. •Delivering results: Produces quality deliverables in a timely manner. •Managing and sharing knowledge: Openly shares knowledge and continuously learns. •Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned tasks. •Communication: Explains complex technical matters in a clear, accessible manner. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Home-based |
| Salary offered | As per Consutancy Contract |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/18492 Application submitted on the platform or by email will not be considered. |
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