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 TrainerDuty Station:Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (hybrid-mode)Type of Appointment:Consultancy, Category B, deliverables basedDuration of Consultancy:20 October 2026 – 31 December 2026Closing 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 atIOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration. Nature of the consultancy:Category B / delivery-based consultancyThe 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 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the Central Asia Safe Migration project funded by the UK Government. The project supports safe and regular labor migration pathways under the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme and the sustainable reintegration of returning migrants. Under Output 1, the project strengthens institutional anti-fraud responses, enhancing inter-agency cooperation between law enforcement and frontline migration authorities through targeted capacity-building on countering online scamming and cyber-enabled recruitment fraud linked to international labor migration. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the rapid proliferation of fraudulent online intermediaries, deceptive job advertisements across social media and messaging channels, and counterfeit visa schemes require direct operational coordination between hotline operators and criminal investigators. To address these challenges, this consultancy strengthens operational coordination and referral pathways between the Cybersecurity Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the Safe Migration Hotline under the Center for Employment Abroad (CEA) under the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Migration in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Training is expected to take place in Bishkek in November 2026. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Mobility Pathways Unit, “Safe Migration Central Asia” project, LM0667.KG10.1:1:19:001. ## Responsibilities Tasks to be performed under this contract 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 Traininga.    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. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results - Timely preparation and submission of the TNA summary report, training modules, and assessment methodology. - High quality, practical relevance, and institutional applic