Consultant to Support the Agency of Statistics in National Migration Survey

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 to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM is dedicated to saving lives and protecting people on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating pathways for regular migration. The organization is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. IOM operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on various aspects of migration governance and support.

Job Overview:
The consultant will play a crucial role in the implementation of the National Migration Survey of Kosovo, which is being conducted for the first time by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS). This survey aims to establish a sustainable statistical foundation for measuring and analyzing international migration among the population of Kosovo. The consultant will be responsible for developing survey materials, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring the timely submission of deliverables to KAS. The survey will generate reliable, harmonized, and internationally comparable data on migration flows, migrant profiles, migration drivers, and the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of migrants and their families. The findings will support public institutions, policymakers, academia, and other stakeholders by providing robust evidence for the development and monitoring of migration-related policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will act as the lead technical expert for the preparation and implementation of the National Migration Survey. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a comprehensive survey preparation package, including a concept document, implementation plan, budget, methodological framework, sampling design, and questionnaire.
• Leading technical support during survey implementation, including training for field staff, ongoing methodological guidance, and stakeholder consultation.
• Consolidating quality assurance and methodological harmonization work, preparing a final consultancy report that summarizes activities undertaken, outputs produced, challenges encountered, and recommendations for future migration statistics processes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in social sciences, sociology, demography, migration studies, economics, statistics, or related fields. They should have experience in population censuses, large-scale surveys, or similar statistical and research activities. Familiarity with international migration statistics standards and methodologies, including Eurostat and UN recommendations, is a strong advantage. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, methodological, and report-writing skills, as well as excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Educational Background:
A university degree in social sciences, sociology, demography, migration studies, economics, statistics, or other related fields is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of migration data and the methodologies used in statistical analysis.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant experience in population censuses, large-scale surveys, or similar statistical and research activities. Experience in migration, migration statistics, and data collection and analysis is advantageous. Familiarity with survey methodologies, sample design, and quantitative and qualitative research methods is also required. Experience in providing methodological guidance and technical assistance to public institutions or international organizations is an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in Albanian and English is required for this position. Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an advantage, as it may enhance communication with diverse populations and stakeholders involved in the survey.

Additional Notes:
The consultant will be engaged under a contract that covers occupational accidents and illnesses. However, IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses, and consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance. The appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, residency or visa requirements, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearances. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through its e-Recruitment system.