Chief, Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics Division (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 14447
Position Title: Chief, Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics Division
Duty Station City: Berlin, Germany
Grade: P-5
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 29 April 2025

Introduction:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.                                                                   

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

                1. Internal candidates

                2. External female candidates:

                3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Situated within the Department of Data, Insight and Policy (DDIP), the Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics Division delivers on enhanced and refined analysis of migration and displacement dynamics at the global level, leveraging high-quality IOM assets, such as the World Migration Report (WMR), displacement data analysis, strategic foresight and anticipatory action modelling, utilising internal IOM expertise as well as key partnerships with external experts from across sectors. 

The internal-facing outputs will inform Senior Leadership Team briefing and decision-making on the implementation of the Strategic Priorities as well as the Office of Strategy and Organizational Performance (OSP) organizational/positioning analysis, while the external-facing outputs will be used to reinforce IOM’s standing as a global leader on migration analysis in a highly uncertain world. 

Under the direct supervision of the Director of DDIP, the Chief, Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics Division will work closely with Displacement Tracking Matric operations in the Department of Humanitarian response and Recovery (DHRR) as well as support Regional Offices, including Deputy Regional Directors for  Operations and Regional Data Hubs on data and research analysis and capacity building.

Responsibilities

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead the planning and implementation of Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics activities and manage the Division’s human and financial resources.
2. Provide expert advice to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Departments and Regional and Country Offices on migration and displacement data and research global analytics as well as support regional and national efforts.
3. Provide expert advice to leverage IOM’s role as a key contributor in the international community’s efforts to broaden and strengthen the evidence base on migration and displacement data at the global level.
4. Provide expert guidance on migration and displacement analytics, methods, and outputs for global leverage, in coordination with DRDOs and RDHs, to ensure a coherent approach and strengthening of data, research, and analysis to inform project design and development.
5. Supervise global analytical efforts leveraging advanced data science and drawing on key internal and external data sources to ensure high quality, robust, cutting-edge analytical outputs, reinforcing IOM’s position as the pre-eminent source of migration and displacement data and analysis worldwide, 
6.  Ensure close collaboration between the Division and the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery, toward comprehensive analysis that supports and contributes to the Organization´s long-term goals and strategic thinking. 
7. Supervise the delivery of the Migration Research and Analysis Insight Briefs on priority topics of relevance to the SLT as well as senior managers across the Organization, including as part of the LT's TDY briefings (e.g. geopolitical snapshots, and labour market snapshots) 
8. Lead, manage and deliver migration research outputs for external audiences, including via IOM publications and other publishing outlets, including the delivery of written outputs as well as presentations to research conferences and other events.
9. Represent the Organization and support the coordination of IOM expertise in migration and displacement data and research, and related advocacy in the context of relevant academic and policy data and research events, as well as in related United Nations fora.
10. Lead and support resource mobilization efforts across the range of the Division’s projects, including Strategic Foresight, Preparedness Dashboard, Missing Migrants, Migration Data Portal, and other relevant project-based initiatives.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant experience; or,
• University degree in the above with twelve years of relevant professional experience. 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:

• At least ten years of professional experience in the migration field, with a proven track record of leading and managing highly technical migration and displacement data and research teams in diverse contexts, including academia, policy, UN and/or think tanks. This experience must involve:
• Experience in project development with data/research components, fundraising, collaboration with other international organizations and network/partnership building;
• Expertise in international and internal migration and displacement, and in migration policy and the linkages with development strategies;
• Experience in presenting analytical outputs to governmental, academic and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions, and the private sector; and,
• A substantive body of published work on migration and displacement data and research contributions across general, policy and scholarly spheres. 

Skills:

• Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate complex issues to a range of audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds; and,
• Proven ability to deliver quality to set deadlines.

Languages:

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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

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 Level 3

•  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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
•  Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes:

The identified duty station for this position is Berlin, Germany.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.  Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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