Protection Analyst – Research and Advocacy

About the role

The Junior Protection Analyst – Research and Advocacy supports the Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) Unit in donor reporting, analysis and advocacy of programmatic interventions in Iraq. The role involves protection monitoring, research, and the production of reports and knowledge‑sharing products.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support to Al‑Amal Protection Monitoring work, including proofreading, copy‑editing, fact‑checking and assisting with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Conduct desk research and assist with data analysis for thematic work on environmental migration, gender‑based violence, disability and inclusion, migration and protracted displacement.
• Maintain knowledge‑sharing products such as thematic notes, policy briefs and dashboards by compiling data, verifying consistency and providing analysis.
• Support the MPI donor reporting portfolio by analysing field data, ensuring alignment with reporting requirements and assisting with proposals.
• Collaborate with Programme, IMS and M&E teams to ensure consistent reporting inputs and support routine data management tasks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Forced Migration, Humanitarian Action, Human Rights or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in research, data analysis, protection monitoring and advocacy within the humanitarian or development sector.
• Proven track record of producing high‑quality analytical and written outputs, including concise reports and publications.
• Familiarity with protection challenges faced by displaced populations in Iraq or similar crisis‑affected contexts.
• Experience in donor reporting, including data analysis and report writing.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Qualitative analysis
• Quantitative analysis