National Mapping Consultant

Conducts a rapid national mapping of protection systems for vulnerable migrants in Tajikistan. The consultant reviews laws, services, referral pathways and available assessments; consults authorities and civil society; and develops practical recommendations. The role produces evidence on policy-to-practice gaps, validates findings with stakeholders and strengthens strategic protection, child-

• Review legislation, policies, procedures, tools, service information and referral pathways
• Identify gaps between policy and protection practice for vulnerable migrants
• Conduct interviews and consultations with government, civil society and service providers
• Map service coverage and institutional coordination arrangements
• Develop evidence-based recommendations and standard operating procedures
• Facilitate validation workshops and prepare the final analytical report

• Advanced degree in law, social sciences, international relations, migration studies, human rights or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in migration, trafficking in persons, protection systems or vulnerable-migrant assistance
• Proven qualitative research and assessment experience including interviews, focus groups and analytical reports
• In-depth understanding of Tajikistan and Central Asia
• Fluency in Tajik or Russian

• Protection Systems Mapping
• Qualitative Research
• Policy Analysis
• Anti-Trafficking
• Referral Pathways
• Stakeholder Consultation
• Facilitation
• Analytical Writing

• Consultants must arrange their own non-occupational medical insurance