Senior Data and Research Associate

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Tunisia and the Head of Migration & Development Unit and under direct supervision of the Regular Pathways Project Officer, in close collaboration with  other relevant colleagues in IOM Tunisia as well as Country Offices in the Region and beyond, the incumbent will be responsible for providing effective and efficient programmatic support for the successful implementation of the Regular Pathways portfolio  and overall to the Migration & Development Unit.

1. Collect information on emerging issues and trends relevant to migration data in the country, follow thematic developments at the regional and sub-regional level, and contribute to the drafting of technical documentation and analytical reports. 
2. Draft internal reports, presentations, talking points, speeches, statements, and briefings as needed in coordination with the direct supervisor and relevant colleagues 
3. Support colleagues with the identification of relevant migration data sources, existing and pressing data gaps, and needs at the country and programmes level and propose analytical products based on the identified needs. 
4. Facilitate the mainstreaming of diversity (including gender beyond binary denominations, and vulnerable groups) in relevant phases and aspects of the data management cycle. 
5. Verify that all data collection, storage, analysis, and dissemination are in line with IOM’s Data Protection Framework. 
6. Coordinate that accurate and reliable data is collected, stored, and submitted in a timely manner through provision of training, and support to relevant staff tasked with data collection, surveys and assessments and overall data management activities. 
7. Research, analyze and evaluate new applications related to information systems, to new technologies and processes to manage information and make recommendations for their utilization. 
8. Develop and deliver clear, data-driven reports with impactful visualizations to effectively communicate project outcomes to internal teams and stakeholders.
9. Facilitate timely preparation and generation of information products, including but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, and other relevant products, to verify their highest possible quality
10. Support the effective implementation of project activities; monitor regularly as per agreed timelines.
11. Coordinate closely with the M&E Officer to facilitate effective project monitoring and evaluation;
12. Identify gaps in data and information relevant to the programme implementation and contribute to address such needs.

     

    1. Any other duties that may be assigned. 

       EDUCATION

       • High school diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
       • University degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience. 

          

         EXPERIENCE

         • Proven track record of professional experience with data collection and analysis in migration context. 
         • Specific research experience in the field of population studies, human mobility, and mixed migration is considered an asset. 
         • Prior work experience with international organizations, nongovernment or government institutions/organization in training and development including but not limited to national statistical and administrative data sources agencies.  
         • Experience in management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products for various audiences. 
         • Experience in cleaning, analyzing and reporting of data from large and complex information systems. 
         • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; 
         • Working knowledge of Data Analysis and Visualization Tools (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI)
         • Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way; 
         • Discreet, detail-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;

           SKILLS

           • Strong analysis and writing skills (reports, dashboards, etc.) coupled with a good understanding of data visualization. 
           • Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms 
           • Promotes continuous learning for self and others 
           • Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience 
           • Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within the area of responsibility 
           • Displays mastery of subject matter 
           • Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation 
           • Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions 

             SECTION 5

             Languages 

             REQUIRED

             External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

             For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

             DESIRABLE

             Working knowledge of Arabic 

             Competencies[1]

             The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

             📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

             ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

             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.
             
              

              

             [1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.