JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

The Individual Consultant will work under the overall supervision of Programme Officer-Migration Policy and Processes with the guidance of Head of Migration Policy and Sustainable Development unit and support from other relevant colleagues. Satisfactory completion of the deliverables and final submission will be subject to the approval of IOM. Coordination with IOM should be maintained through regular updates on work progress (either through email or virtual meetings), or as needed, submitted to IOM.

The assignment will be carried out with technical support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Key Tasks of the Consultancy

The specific tasks of the assignment for the Consultant are:

• Proofread Translated Texts: Review Bangla translations of the modules and training materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and fluency in language.
• Ensure Linguistic and Grammatical Accuracy: Identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors in the translated documents.
• Verify Terminology Consistency: Ensure consistent use of technical terms, especially those related to migration, reintegration, child rights, and development.
• Preserve Original Meaning and Tone: Confirm that the translation accurately reflects the meaning, tone, and intent of the original English content.
• Improve Readability and Flow: Enhance sentence structure and phrasing to ensure the Bangla text is easy to read and professionally presented.
• Check Cultural and Contextual Appropriateness: Ensure the language used is culturally sensitive and appropriate for the target Bangladeshi audience, including field practitioners and community stakeholders.
• Ensure Formatting Consistency: Review formatting, layout, and alignment to ensure the final product is professionally presented and aligned with the original document.
• Submit Draft: Submit the draft proofread Bangla module and training conduction PPT and other materials within the given timeline.
• Finalize the Module: Finalize the module incorporating the inputs from IOM technical team within the given timeline.

Deliverables:

• Draft proofread Version: Submit a draft version of Bangla module, for the review of IOM’s technical team. Deliverable via email by 10 August 2025.
• Final Proofread Version: Submit a clean, finalized version of the Bangla module and training conduction PPT and other materials, ready for publication or dissemination. Deliverable via email by 31 August 2025.

Duration/ Timeline

The total duration for this assignment is proposed to be approximately three months (03).

Mode of payment:

• The payment will be made on a per page basis with total number of pages determined based on the approved proofread Bangla version of the module, PPT and other training materials (standard A4 page, approximately 350-400 words).

Required Qualifications

Education

The offers will be evaluated in compliance with the following requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bangla, Linguistics, Translation Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Language Proficiency:
• Excellent command of both written Bangla and English. Strong grasp of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax in Bangla.
• Familiarity with different registers of Bangla used in professional, academic, and development contexts.
• Relevant Experience:
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in proofreading and editing Bangla content, particularly in development, human rights, or migration-related materials. (Please share at least 3 sample work)
• Experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, or government organizations is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with terminology related to migration, reintegration, child rights, gender, and sustainable development.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in technical and policy-oriented documents.
• Attention to Detail:
• Demonstrated ability to spot errors and inconsistencies while maintaining clarity and readability.
• Ability to preserve the tone, intent, and message of the original content.
• Cultural and Contextual Sensitivity:
• Strong understanding of socio-cultural nuances in Bangladeshi Bangla.
• Capacity to ensure translations are contextually appropriate and culturally sensitive.

Languages

• Bengali and English

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

N/a

Submission:

Each Submission must Include the Following: (Please ensure the attachment is in a single PDF file and the total size does not exceed 8 MB)

1. Technical Proposal with detailed methodology, tools and work plan.
2. Financial Proposal List all costs (including VAT) associated with the assignments. In addition, please kindly provide a breakdown of travel costs, if applicable.
3. Consultant (Individual) Profile: The CV of the expert including records on past experience in similar assignments and name of the references.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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