National Consultant for the Delivery of the Targeted Capacity-Building on the Seasonal Worker Scheme Regulations and Ethical Recruitment

Introduction

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1. Background

The United Kingdom’s Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) provides an opportunity for foreign nationals to undertake seasonal employment in the UK agricultural sector for a period of up to six months within any 12-month timeframe. Since 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been supporting the Government of Kazakhstan in strengthening the preparedness, awareness, and informed decision-making of prospective seasonal workers. To ensure the effective localization and delivery of this specialized intervention, IOM seeks to engage an external expert with demonstrated expertise in labour mobility, ethical recruitment, migration governance, and the UK SWS. The expert will lead the implementation of targeted capacity-building sessions, drawing on a comprehensive understanding of local labour migration trends, recruitment-related risks, and the relevant regulatory and compliance requirements governing seasonal employment in the United Kingdom.

2. Objective of the Consultancy

To review and strengthen existing IOM training materials by incorporating updated information on the UK SWS, including current scheme regulations and tax refund procedures for seasonal workers, and to deliver three capacity-building workshops in Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent