Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

Following the widespread impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka experienced one of its most severe flooding and landslide disasters in recent decades, resulting in significant loss of life, widespread damage to housing and infrastructure, and prolonged displacement of affected communities. Thousands of households remain displaced or living in temporary accommodation, underscoring the need for safe, dignified, and durable recovery solutions. In response, the Government of Sri Lanka has prioritised evidence-based resettlement planning to ensure that relocation decisions are informed by both technical assessments and the needs and priorities of affected communities.

To support these efforts, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the National Building Research Institute (NBRI), UN-Habitat and UNOPS, is implementing the project ‘Integrated Support to the National Building Research Institute (NBRI)’, which aims to strengthen national capacity for landslide risk assessment, resilient infrastructure planning, and disaster recovery management. The project is being implemented across the districts of Badulla, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya.

IOM will implement a protection-informed MSNA to generate the socio-economic, protection, and community-level evidence required to support durable resettlement planning. The assessment will complement engineering, geospatial, and spatial planning assessments undertaken by project partners by identifying community vulnerabilities, livelihood challenges, access to essential services, and the needs, concerns, and preferences of displaced populations regarding relocation. The findings will inform government decision-making and contribute to resettlement planning that is socially inclusive, protection-sensitive, and aligned with international standards for durable solutions.

To support the implementation of this component, IOM seeks to recruit a National Consultant –Data Analysis and Reporting to provide technical support for the consolidation, quality assurance, analysis and reporting of data generated through the MSNA. The Consultant will work closely with the Field Officers to compile and quality-assure the quantitative and qualitative data collected through the assessment, undertake the required analysis, and develop the comprehensive MSNA report, including community profiles, analysis of key vulnerabilities and needs, and evidence-based recommendations to inform durable resettlement planning. The Consultant will also support the finalisation and dissemination of the MSNA findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

 

Responsibilities

Deliverable: MSNA Data Analysis and Comprehensive Reporting
The Consultant will provide technical support for the consolidation, analysis and reporting of data generated through the MSNA across the targeted districts of Badulla, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya by:
•    Compiling, cleaning and quality-assuring quantitative and qualitative data collected through the MSNA by the Field Officers, ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy of the datasets.
•    Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of the MSNA data, including appropriate disaggregation of findings by relevant demographic, vulnerability and geographic characteristics.
•    Analyzing and synthesizing household assessment and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) findings, including key socio-economic, protection, displacement, livelihood, housing, land tenure, access to services and resettlement-related needs, concerns and priorities.
•    Developing community profiles and analysis of key vulnerabilities, needs and resettlement considerations, including identification of patterns and differences across the targeted locations and population groups.
•    Preparing a comprehensive MSNA Report, consolidating the methodology, data analysis, key findings, community profiles, vulnerability and needs analysis, and implications for durable resettlement planning.
•    Developing evidence-based and actionable recommendations arising from the MSNA findings to inform protection-sensitive and durable resettlement planning.
•    Supporting the review, validation and dissemination of the MSNA findings and recommendations, including incorporation of feedback from IOM, Government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders into the final MSNA Report. 
 

•    MSNA datasets compiled, cleaned and quality-assured in accordance with the approved assessment methodology and data quality standards.
•    Quantitative and qualitative MSNA data analyzed and synthesized into clear, evidence-based findings, including relevant disaggregation by geographic and population characteristics.
•    Community profiles and analysis of key vulnerabilities, needs and resettlement considerations developed based on the MSNA findings.
•    Comprehensive MSNA Report developed and finalized, incorporating the methodology, data analysis, key findings, community profiles and implications for durable resettlement planning.
•    Evidence-based and actionable recommendations developed to inform protection-sensitive and durable resettlement planning and incorporated into the final MSNA Report.
•    All deliverables completed within the agreed timeframe and in accordance with IOM technical and reporting standards and accepted by the Project Manager.
 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

•  Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Demography, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Population Studies, Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, 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 & Skills

Experience working with government institutions.

Proven analytical and report-writing skills.

Preferably prior working experience with a UN organization or an INGO, in similar line of work
 

Languages

Fluency in English and Sinhalese / Tamil is required; Fluency in all three languages is advantageous.

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

How to apply:

Candidates with the required qualifications and competencies are invited to submit their candidature for the position via the 

applicable links below by 11.59 PM (Sri Lanka Time), Sunday 20^th September 2026.

Candidates are requested to submit the following as attachments when they apply using the links below

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CVs) 

2. Demonstrated experience on prior projects relevant to data analysis and reporting 

Required Skills

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