Protection Analyst—Research and Advocacy Entry level Individual Consultant International Position Short term contract

Job Description

Project Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Division (MPI), the Protection Analyst – Research and Advocacy supports the MPI Division, Protection Unit in quantitative and qualitative analysis and advocacy of programmatic interventions in Iraq.

The scope of this consultancy relates to IOM’s MPI Division’s protection monitoring and research activities. IOM contributes to evidence-based protection advocacy through protection monitoring. Protection monitoring is carried out to identify protection risks and the protection needs of affected populations, to support evidence-based programming and advocacy. Research is conducted using a mixed-methods approach and informs advocacy with key stakeholders, including government, development actors, and donor communities. The consultant contributes to this work by supporting the production of protection monitoring reports and any other protection monitoring products and activities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Protection Division (PxD)

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Support the production of protection monitoring outputs, including contributing to the development of data collection tools; conducting desk review and qualitative and quantitative analysis; and providing proofreading, copyediting, and referencing support.
• Contribute to protection research and analysis on thematic areas such as environmental migration, gender-based violence, disability and inclusion, protracted displacement, and return and reintegration, including literature review and data analysis.
• Assist in drafting analytical products and key advocacy messages based on monitoring and research findings.
• Support knowledge-sharing and knowledge-management products, including reports, policy briefs, audiovisual materials, and interactive dashboards.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings related to protection monitoring, research, and advocacy activities.
• Undertake other tasks related to protection monitoring, research, and advocacy, as required.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

6 protections monitoring and protection research reports, policy briefs, or information products

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Master’s Degree in Forced Migration, Humanitarian Action, Human Rights, or related discipline
• Minimum two years of experience in research, data analysis, protection monitoring, and/or advocacy within humanitarian or development settings
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys and interview guides
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization; experience with other analytical software (e.g., R, Stata, Python) is an asset
• Demonstrated qualitative analysis skills, including coding and thematic analysis; familiarity with NVivo or similar software is an added advantage
• Proven ability to produce high-quality analytical outputs, including concise reports, briefs, and presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
• Understanding of protection risks and vulnerabilities affecting displaced and returnee populations, preferably in Iraq or comparable crisis-affected or development contexts
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in remote or hybrid working environments, with supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging technical and non-technical counterparts

Languages

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

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

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

Travel required

• Yes

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

• 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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