Data Capacity Development Officer (P)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM's mission is to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while harnessing the full potential of migration. IOM operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on various aspects of migration management and policy development.

Job Overview:
The Data Capacity Development Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the second phase of the project 'Support to Free Movement and Migration in West Africa' (FMMII). This position focuses on operationalizing and strengthening the capacities of the ECOWAS Commission to promote harmonized methodologies for migration data collection and management in the region. The officer will work under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations for the West and Central Africa region and the Regional Thematic Specialist for Data and Research. The role involves collaborating with the FMMII team based in Nigeria and various ECOWAS directorates to enhance data collection and management capacities. The officer will also be responsible for developing and publishing regional migration profiles and annual migration data reports, thereby contributing to the evidence base on migration in the ECOWAS region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement baseline surveys to assess existing needs and priorities in migration data collection across ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania, focusing on migration management data collection, including immigration, border management, and gender-sensitive data practices.
• Deliver national capacity-building trainings on migration data management, aligned with the Guidelines for the Harmonisation of Migration Data Management in the ECOWAS Region, and support the operationalization of Training-of-Trainers activities.
• Support the ECOWAS Commission in developing and publishing a Regional Migration Profile and drafting national migration profiles, ensuring alignment with harmonized indicators and definitions.
• Facilitate data coordination and information exchange with continental platforms such as the African Union observatory, promoting interoperability and policy coherence.
• Assist ECOWAS member states in updating their national migration profiles and provide technical assistance in developing profiles where none exist.
• Provide technical support in preparing policy-relevant studies on free movement and migration, and contribute to knowledge-sharing by participating in regional thematic and ministerial meetings.
• Offer technical assistance and capacity building to strengthen labour migration data systems and support the ECOWAS Commission in advancing the Directive on the Labour Market and Migration Information System (LMMIS).
• Organize regional meetings with ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania to promote the roll-out of the LMMIS and support dialogue around national observatory data on labour markets and migration.
• Participate in developing harmonized reporting indicators for Member States’ annual labour market and migration reports. 1
• Compile and analyze national reporting on LMMIS implementation and engage stakeholders at national and regional levels on key findings and recommendations. 1
• Participate in national, regional, and other fora on migration and displacement statistics. 1
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Migration/Development Studies, Economics, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or a University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Migration/Development Studies, Economics, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, International Relations, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a University degree in these fields is acceptable if accompanied by four years of relevant professional experience. The educational qualifications must be from accredited institutions recognized by the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:
The position requires experience in reporting, information management, and coordination of information flows, as well as data management, including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products. Demonstrated leadership experience in partnership building and consensual decision-making is essential. Previous experience with capacity building and country-level data survey implementation is a strong asset. Proven experience in humanitarian and migration data report development and review is also required, along with experience in handling confidential data.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is required for this position, both oral and written. Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is considered an advantage. The proficiency of the required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The contract type is Special Short Term Graded, with an initial duration of up to 9 months. The position is classified at the P-2 grade level. Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations, and recommended candidates will remain eligible for appointment in a similar position for a period of 24 months. Candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff members in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">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.