Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced postgraduate degree (i.e., PhD, MA, MSc) in Demography, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Public Affairs, and/or other disciplines relevant to the assignments.

Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in research, policy analysis, comparative policy analysis, developing policy recommendations and/or programmatic work related to the migration, development area.

• Demonstrated experience in diaspora engagement, migration and development, migration governance or related fields.

• Knowledge of diaspora engagement policies and institutional models in different regional contexts would be an advantage.

• Experience conducting assessments on migration and development, preferably in Eastern Europe, or South Caucasus.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including field data collection, stakeholder consultations, and policy analysis.
• Previous engagement with government institutions, international organizations, or NGOs on migration and development issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel required

Remote assignement, with two missions to Georgia envisaged for the presentation of preliminary findings and participation in the validation of the final report. Consultancy fee will cover all travel and other expenses of the consultant and shall constitute the only financial entitlement which will be disbursed to the consultant.

Languages

For this consultancy, excellent command of English is required.

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 five 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

• 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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

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

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

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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