Description
IOM is seeking an International Consultant to support the development of the Iraq National Migration Profile.
The consultant will provide technical support for the development of the Iraq National Migration Profile, which is a government-owned analytical and policy tool.
The Profile will consolidate quantitative and qualitative information on migration trends, governance arrangements, institutional responsibilities, migration-related policies, and migration-development linkages.
The consultant's tasks will include:
- Mapping existing data on migration in Iraq and identifying gaps
- Compiling available data and information on migration in Iraq
- Assessing migration trends, migrant stocks and flows, labor migration, return and reintegration, displacement, diaspora engagement, remittances, migrant protection, migration governance, and migration and development linkages
- Identifying migration data gaps, inconsistencies, coordination challenges, and opportunities for strengthening migration data systems
- Preparing the inception report, analyzing data, and drafting the report covering migration trends, impacts, and governance in Iraq
- Incorporating feedback from the Technical Working Group (TWG), IOM, and other reviewers
- Conducting detailed content editing and revisions as needed
- Drafting actionable recommendations on migration data systems in Iraq and the development of evidence-based migration policy or mainstreaming migration into other policy sectors
- Finalizing the Migration Profile, executive summary, presentation materials, and methodology for future updates
The consultancy will cover Iraq and will be carried out under IOM's supervision and guidance.
Deliverables:
- Inception workshop and report
- Mapping of institutions, databases, indicators, administrative systems
- Data collection and compilation, including engagement with relevant government institutions and consolidation of available administrative and statistical data
- Training materials, delivery of agreed training sessions, participant records, evaluations, photographs, and training report
- Preliminary data analysis and preparation of statistical tables, indicators, and thematic findings for the Migration Profile
- Full first draft of the Migration Profile, including narrative analysis, tables, figures, data sources, institutional mapping, findings, and initial recommendations
- Technical consultation and review process, including consolidation of comments and preparation of a revised draft
- Presentation and facilitation of the national validation workshop, incorporation of stakeholder feedback, and validation report
- Final Profile, executive summary, PPT presentation, indicator framework, updating methodology, and final recommendations
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as migration studies, demography, sociology, economics, or political science
- At least 7 years of professional experience in migration research, data analysis, or a related field
- Strong understanding of migration trends, policies, and data systems
- Experience in conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and drafting reports
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Performance indicators:
- Timeliness: Delivery of deliverables outlined in these terms of reference within the agreed timeframe
- Quality of content: The MP report incorporates relevant data and information from key national and international stakeholders, aligns with IOM's guidance on MPs, as well as research and data standards and methodologies
- Collaboration and coordination with IOM project team: Participates in regular meetings with the IOM team as scheduled, as well as ad hoc engagement and coordination depending on the needs of the project
- Stakeholder engagement: Evidence of consultation with TWG members and other project stakeholders
- Feedback incorporation: Responsiveness to feedback from IOM, the TWG, and other partners during the review process