Національний/-а Керівник/-ця з Досліджень / (National Research Officer) – Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 Position Title: National Research Officer

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

Classification: National Officer, Grade NO-A

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 11 July 2023 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

With violence spread country-wide, estimated 6.5 million people remain displaced in Ukraine in the aftermath of the large-scale invasion of February 24th 2022. While new waves of displacement are anticipated and the most vulnerable continually requiring humanitarian support, early recovery and recovery efforts are taking shape in many regions of Ukraine. Accordingly, coordination structures have been established by the Government of Ukraine as well as the United Nations to focus on coordinating recovery and interventions aiming to support durable solutions to internal displacement in the country.

In this context, the IOM Ukraine’s Data and Analytics Programme is seeking a National Research Officer. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Officer (Assessment and Data Coordination), the National Research Officer will be responsible for supporting analytical and research activities linked to the thematic areas of early recovery, recovery, and durable solutions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and maintain an up-to-date awareness of the dynamic research landscape in the Ukraine response, especially in the thematic areas of recovery and durable solutions.
2. Coordinate the planning, production, and analysis of data by IOM – DTM and external stakeholders to identify gaps, complementarities and duplications in the evidence base for recovery and durable solutions programming.
3. Contribute to the production of targeted internal as well as external information and research products (reports, briefs, maps, infographics, and presentations) to support evidence-based decision-making for recovery, in close coordination with the Data Production pillar lead and field team.
4. Promote engagement and collaboration with external partners, where they complement or enhance IOM data programme coverage, methods and data quality, including through provision of technical guidance in the set up and monitoring of activities realized by implementing partners and service providers.  
5. Deliver presentations and conduct other dissemination and coordination activities, supporting the Assessment Coordination Officer in promoting and facilitating uptake of evidence by IOM internal and external stakeholders implementing recovery and durable solutions activities to ensure interventions are appropriately targeted, accountable, and evidence based.
6. Support Assessment Coordination Officer in promoting uptake and implementation of relevant global standards in coordinated practice at country level, including especially the Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement Recommendations, the IRIS Recommendations on IDP Statistics, as well as the IASC Operational Guidance on Data Responsibility in Humanitarian Action, among others.
7. Support strategic planning, programme development and implementation of coordination activities in the Data and Analytics Programme (Coordination), including through provision of specialized support and guidance to the implementation of a Roadmap towards the Joint Analytical Framework on Solutions to Internal Displacement in Ukraine and other forthcoming activities in the Data for Solutions workstream.
8. Coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
9. Contribute substantively to the planning, development, organization, and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government, and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
10. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Geography, Statistics, Humanitarian affairs, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations is required;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is highly advantageous; and,
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research in a humanitarian and/or development context,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; especially as related to recovery and durable solutions to internal displacement is required.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming is advantageous.
• Ability to write clearly and efficiently in English and Ukrainian languages is required.
• Communication skills, including with research partners and high level stakeholders, are required.

Languages

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

Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications using the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected]  by 11 July 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 27.06.2023 to 11.07.2023