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National Consultant on conducting a health needs assessment of vulnerable groups and mobile populations (including migrant workers) in border communitiesEmployer IOM Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 14.10.2026 - 25.10.2026 |
| Field of activity / position: |
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| Duties | IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23588 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity TERMS OF REFERENCE Duty Station of the Consultancy: Uzbekistan Duration of the Consultancy: 20 working days, October 2026 – July 2027 Nature of the consultancy: Category B - National Consultant on conducting a health needs assessment of vulnerable groups and mobile populations (including migrant workers) in border communities BACKGROUND The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in cooperation with Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, is implementing the project "Cross-border Health Security Partnership between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan", launched in September 2026 under the ADB Technical Assistance entitled: Addressing Health Threats in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Countries and the Caucasus. The project responds to persistent public health risks, including insufficient coordination between countries, gaps in disease surveillance and data exchange, and limited understanding of the health vulnerabilities of migrants and mobile populations. The proposed project foresees activities along the economic corridor Khujand-Tashkent, more specifically in the area of the Points of Entry "Fotehobod", district Mastchoh (Tajikistan) and "Oybek", district Bekabad (Uzbekistan). Under the project, the health needs assessment of vulnerable groups and mobile populations (including migrant workers) in border communities near these Points of Entry is envisioned. Topics to cover are health profiles (including self-reported morbidity in particular chronic diseases) and socioeconomic status including mobility, barriers to receiving health services, health needs, the impact of infectious disease (chronic and/or outbreaks) on livelihoods and human mobility dimensions of communicable disease, and sex-differentiated effects of chronic infectious disease and/or outbreaks. The assessment will generate evidence on the health needs, vulnerabilities, barriers to access, and service gaps affecting vulnerable groups and mobile populations, including migrant workers, in border communities. The findings will help identify priority areas for intervention and inform practical measures to strengthen mobility-sensitive and migrant-inclusive primary health care services, improve community-based communicable disease prevention and response, and enhance access to appropriate health services for migrants, mobile populations, and host communities. OBJECTIVE The overall objective of this assignment is to conduct a mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative) needs assessment of vulnerable groups and mobile populations, including migrant workers, in selected border communities of Tajikistan / Uzbekistan in order to generate evidence on their health needs, vulnerabilities, health-related risks, barriers to accessing health services, and priority concerns. TASKS/JOB DESCRIPTION Under the overall supervision of IOM Uzbekistan and IOM Tajikistan and in coordination with the international consultant, the National Consultant will perform the following tasks: 1.Review, support the contextualization and translation (to Uzbek/Tajik/Russian) of the mixed-method assessment methodology and data collection tools, including the assessment scope and indicators, sampling approach, data collection framework, data quality assurance procedures, analytical methodology, structured questionnaires for border communities and mobile populations, in cooperation with international consultant and in consultation with IOM and relevant stakeholders. 2.In cooperation with the Bilateral Task Force Group (BTFG), conduct stock-taking and desk review of border health and cross-border assessments, and map and identify key border communities and key vulnerable groups along the mobility corridor between the Points of Entry "Fotehobod" and "Oybek". 3.Conduct a capacity development exercise on the data collection tools and the use of KoboToolbox for the BTFG; 4.Support the planning and organization of field activities, including identification of selected border communities, consultation and coordination with relevant authorities such as primary health care, customs, border, veterinary or phytosanitary authorities, local NGOs, community leaders, in the selected border areas and along mobility corridors. 5.Conduct an assessment using the agreed methodology and tools, including KoboToolbox, comprising of interviews, focus group discussions and consultations with relevant authorities, vulnerable and mobile populations in selected border communities and along mobility corridors. 6.Clean, organize and validate quantitative and qualitative data collected through the assessment, identify data gaps or inconsistencies, and provide validated data to the International Consultant for further analysis. 7.Prepare a field assessment report summarizing field activities, key observations, preliminary findings, challenges and country-specific issues identified during the assessment and provide inputs to the International Consultant for preparation of the overall assessment report. 8.Participate in coordination and technical meetings with IOM, the International Consultant, government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders, and provide periodic progress updates throughout the assignment and present preliminary and final assessment findings, recommendations and priority actions as required. 9.Develop a joint strategy on reducing health risks among the most vulnerable populations in border areas (women, older persons, children, persons with disability, and migrant and mobile populations) from chronic diseases and/or infectious disease outbreaks and incorporate inputs of the BTFG and international consultant DELIVERABLES I.First deliverable: Completed field assessment report, summarizing field activities, key observations, preliminary findings, challenges and country-specific issues identified during the assessment and provide inputs to the International Consultant for preparation of the overall assessment report. 10 days, deliverable by 20 November 2026. II.Second deliverable: Draft health needs assessment report, including analysis of findings, identified gaps and bottlenecks, preliminary recommendations and priority actions, prepared in coordination with the International Consultant - First instalment payment - 5 days, deliverable by 25 December 2026. III.Third deliverable: Finalized health needs assessment report, prepared in coordination with the International Consultant, including final recommendations and prioritized actions and a joint strategy on reducing health risks among the most vulnerable populations in border areas. - Second and final instalment payment - 5 days, deliverable by 15 March 2027. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •University degree in Health Sciences, including public health, epidemiology and other relevant disciplines. •Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health research, preferably on epidemiology, communicable diseases, IHR and border health. •Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting needs assessments, health facility assessments, or similar public health assessments. •Demonstrated experience in communicable disease prevention and control, International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), public health emergency preparedness, infection prevention and control (IPC), and/or border health is an asset. •Knowledge of and experience with relevant WHO health facility assessment tools and methodologies, including tools for assessing health service availability and readiness. •Experience in adapting and applying assessment methodologies, questionnaires and other data collection tools, and in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative health data. •Experience in data collection and management using KoboToolbox or similar digital data collection platforms is an asset. •Good analytical and report-writing skills, with experience in contributing to health-related assessment and analytical reports. •Demonstrated experience working with international organizations, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders. •Demonstrated experience working in cross-border, migration or mobility-related health contexts, including with migrant and mobile populations, is an asset. Skills •Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, data management and analysis. •Ability to engage and coordinate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including public health authorities, border authorities, health service providers, international organizations, and migrant and mobile populations. •Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. •Fluency in written and oral English, Uzbek/Tajik, and Russian. TRAVEL Local travel costs required to fulfill the tasks of this ToR shall be covered by IOM (transportation and DSA, subject to budget availability). SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Interested candidates are requested to submit the following no later than 20 October 2026 (midnight): •A detailed and up-to-date CV. •Samples of previous similar work 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 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. •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 action and delegated work. •Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Core Competencies – behavioral 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 action and delegated work. •Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Home-based |
| Salary offered | Consultancy Contract, as per contract |
| Extra motivation | The vacancy is not for an employment, only for consultancy IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23588 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23588 No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: this is a consultancy assignment, not an employment opportunity |
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