International Migration Data Governance Specialist

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization, is recruiting a consultant for the Awda Amina Phase II project (EU-funded) and the project strengthening data systems for internally displaced persons referral systems in Iraq. Reporting to the Programme Officer (Data, Technology and Migration and Research) and under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (Erbil), the consultant gives technical and policy support to IOM staff on migration and displacement data governance, including drafting documents, supporting workshops and reporting. All managerial and decision-making functions remain with IOM staff.

Key responsibilities

• Draft a framework for data ownership, access, sharing and use across ministries and agencies in Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, in line with national policy and international data protection best practice.
• Draft MoUs between ministries and the Central Statistical Office, and data-sharing protocols between Federal and KRG authorities.
• Draft a Data Integration Framework linking migration management digital infrastructure with the National Referral Mechanism.
• Draft a national framework for statistical definitions and concepts, and develop standardized indicators for consistency across agencies.
• Use secondary data analysis to inform policy and help Iraq take part in international migration data forums, and recommend improved reporting.
• Prepare briefing materials for IOM-led workshops and draft recommendations, publication schedules and other documents for periodic statistics on government websites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Master's degree in law, economics, political science, public policy, demography/statistics or a related field with at least five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with seven years.
• Proven experience in migration data governance with government bodies, international organizations or think tanks.
• Familiarity with the Iraqi context and government institutions.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; excellent command of English is required.

Required skills

• Familiarity with international statistical standards such as the International Recommendations on IDP Statistics and the Recommendations on Statistics of International Migration and Temporary.
• Familiarity with IOM's Data Protection Principles and other international data protection frameworks.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with experience facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops and drafting policy frameworks, guidelines and technical standards.