Consultant - Regional Data Hub Junior Analyst

Country: Kenya

Organization: International Organization for Migration

Closing date: 15 Jan 2023

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:

1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility


2. Advance understanding of migration issues


3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and


4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Through a team of specialists, the Regional Office supports the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken by country offices and regional programmes.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Data Hub (RDH) Coordinator, the direct supervision of the RDH Reporting Officer and in close coordination with the Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting in the analysis, research and dissemination of products investigating mixed migration movements, trends, and its characteristics across the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Support conducting geographic and thematic analyses and reports on issues of relevance to the current mixed migration dynamics in the region.


2. Support the analysis and validation of mixed migration data collected at various points along the migration journey: en route, stranded or in need of assistance, voluntary and forced returns, humanitarian evacuations, migrant deaths and disappearances, and return and reintegrated migrants.


3. Contribute to research, analysis, and report on mixed migration data, and support designing the information management (IM) products and their dissemination to both a technical and non-technical audience.


4. Conduct data verification, triangulation and validation through multiple sources, both primary and secondary (including media monitoring, local authorities, network of key informants).


5. Support the Displacement Tracking Matrix Flow Monitoring activities through reporting and analysis, editing, publication and dissemination of relevant products.


6. Support in drafting thematic research, designing survey methodologies, and monitor field operations of data collection efforts in close coordination with the RDH team.


7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to social science, economy, information management, or other relevant disciplines with one year of relevant professional experience.


• Experience in research, particularly quantitative and qualitative methods


• Experience producing visibility materials, publications, reports and other documents


• Good knowledge of relevant migration-related issues, such as labor migration, displacement, humanitarian assistance, and development


• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including spreadsheets and word processing, and Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop


• Experience working with statistical software, such as Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) or STATA software, and databases is a distinct advantage.

SKILLS

• Excellent drafting, editing and analytical skills


• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility;


• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds under tight deadlines.

LANGUAGES

Required: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is advantageous.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for Application Number (CFA No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: ronairobihrdrec@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 15 January 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Click here to access the Call for Application.

NOTE

NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

Posting period:

From: 28.12.2022 to 15.01.2023