Support Unit

UNHCR and IOM perform the Support Unit functions through their current structures in Central Asia.

The Terms of Reference of the Support Unit:

Functions as the institutional memory of the Almaty Process, maintains the archives and manages the Almaty Process web portal, both in Russian and English.
Supports the Chairmanship in all organizational matters, including conferences/meetings/seminars, pertaining to its role;
Assists the Chair in the collection, translation and distribution of materials prior to conferences/meetings/seminars and prepares compilations of related materials for publication as a follow-up to the meetings;
Supports the Chair in ensuring effective information-sharing between participating States in order to promote synergies on the full-range of migration and refugee protection issues of concern to the Almaty Process countries;
As required by the Chair, analyse information and conduct research on asylum and migration issues;
Supports the Chair in monitoring media, developing regular joint information sheets and joint briefings and gathering information pertinent to the Almaty Process;
Assist the Chair in drafting project proposals to mobilize resources for implementation of activities contained in the action plan;
Supports the Chair in fostering links with related national and international programmes and Regional Consultative Processes on Migration.

UNHCR Regional Representation for Central Asia

Address: 67, Tole Bi Street, 05000 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

Tel: +7 727 258 4598

Fax: +7 727 258 3982

IOM Coordination Office for Central Asia, Astana, KZ

Address: 6 Saryarka Av., 010000 Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

Tel: +7 7 172 790345/46/47/48

Fax: +7 7172 790349