Protection Analyst – Research and Advocacy (Junior)

About the role

The Junior Protection Analyst will support the Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) Unit in Iraq by contributing to protection monitoring, research, and donor reporting activities. This consultancy focuses on evidence‑based advocacy for displaced populations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proofreading, copy‑editing, fact‑checking and assist with qualitative and quantitative analysis for Al‑Amal protection monitoring outputs.
• Conduct desk research and organise literature on environmental migration, gender‑based violence, disability, inclusion, and protracted displacement.
• Maintain knowledge‑sharing products such as thematic notes, policy briefs and dashboards, ensuring data consistency and analysis.
• Support MPI donor reporting by analysing field data, aligning reports with donor requirements and contributing to proposals.
• Collaborate with Programme, IMS and M&E teams to ensure consistent reporting inputs and indicator definitions.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Forced Migration, Humanitarian Action, Human Rights or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in research, data analysis, protection monitoring and advocacy within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality analytical reports and publications.
• Familiarity with protection challenges affecting displaced populations in Iraq or similar settings.
• Experience working independently in remote or virtual environments and communicating with diverse stakeholders.