Consultant-Mixed Migration Analyst, International Consultancy, 87 views0 applications

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa, the direct supervision of the Regional Data Hub Coordinator and in close coordination with the EU Reintegration Facility and Better Migration Management Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Information Management team in the analysis and research of mixed migration movements, trends, and its characteristics across the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Conduct 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, and return and reintegrated migrants. Support verifying estimates from staff in the field, validate data through qualitative information and triangulation with other sources, and disseminate to relevant recipients.
3. Research, analyse, and report on mixed migration data, and support designing the IM products for technical and not 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 DTM Data team.
7. Support with literature / desk review, and carry out extensive an in-depth data analysis of the datasets collected for the studies.
8. Contribute to the other preparatory phases of the studies as drafting data collection tools and training materials.
9. Lead ad hoc research questions, compile analysis and answer queries from external and internal stakeholders.
10. Assist in the coordination of internal and external Data Hub capacity-building initiatives.
11. Liaise with other UN agencies and government stakeholders with regards to mixed migration research efforts, tools and methodologies, and ad hoc queries.
12. Research, analyse and evaluate new applications related to information systems, to new technologies and processes to manage information in response to migration crises and make recommendations for their utilization.
13. Perform such duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. EXPERIENCE:• Excellent knowledge of statistics, survey and assessment methodologies; • Professional or academic experience in combined qualitative and quantitative research methods; • Professional experience in coordinating multi-cultural teams and field-based staff; • Familiarity with the East and Horn of Africa region migration context, root causes and drivers is required; • Excellent communication skills, efficiency and flexibility; • Ability to work under pressure. Attention to detail and quality and capacity to meet deadlines; • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; • Excellent writing skill and strong analytical skills and creative thinking. • Proficiency in English required. Working knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset.