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.

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. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 

   Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations, the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Research), and the guidance of the Chief Migration and Displacement Data and Research Analytics Division in the Department of Data, Insights and Policy, the Regional Data Analyst will focus on generating and communicating analyses and insights in support of decision-making processes. The Regional Data Analyst is responsible for leading Regional Data Hub (RDH) work on migration data analysis, focusing on migration and human mobility dynamics, including mixed migration movements, drivers, trends, and characteristics across the region. 

The Regional Data Analyst will work within the RDH Team to pursue its core objective to enhance, strengthen, and promote the regional evidence base on migration and human mobility, including by addressing existing primary data gaps through innovation, insight generation, foresight and scenario building, and consolidating primary and secondary data and analysis work in the region covering migration, displacement, and human mobility.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Public Health, Sustainability Science, Data Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, 

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. 

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

Experience

• Experience in information management, reporting, coordination, and analysis of data triangulation and analysis from multiple large and complex information systems;

• Data analysis experience (including field experience) in the area of demographic and population studies, human mobility, internal and international migration, and refugees/IDPs in developed and developing countries; remote sensing and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis experience is also an advantage;

• Practical field experience and analysis expertise in geographic (region and/or specific countries) and thematic (displacement, migration) relevant domain;

• Experience in data collection, data processing (incl. cleaning), data analysis for research, policy, and report writing;

• Experience in internal and/or international mixed migration data analyses is required;

• Self-service analytics and data visualization applications (MS Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or similar), or business intelligence tools (SAP Business Objects, etc.) are desirable; 

• Experience with database or programming languages (SQL, Python, R) is desirable; other data analysis software may be advantageous (e.g., STATA, QGIS); 

• Professional experience in coordinating multi-cultural teams and field-based staff;

• Experience in survey and questionnaire design and sampling is an advantage; and,

• Knowledge of IOM data, analytical methodologies and standards is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent drafting skills; Proven skills to analyse statistical information;

• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures;

• Ability to translate planning specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;

• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets; 

• Demonstrated team-building and information management skills; and,

• Demonstrated understanding of different data analysis methodologies.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (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 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 Level 2

• 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

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. 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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in 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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.