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About the Role

The Research Officer (World Migration Report) will primarily focus on the development, design, preparation, and coordination of the World Migration Report (WMR) series, working under the supervision of the Head of Division and the Senior Research Officer/Unit Lead.

Responsibilities

Support and assist the Research Unit Lead with the development, design, preparation, and coordination of the World Migration Report (WMR) series, including liaising with internal and external contributors.
Draft key parts of WMRs, co-author thematic chapters, and participate in data checking, utilizing relevant data and other sources.
Contribute to the development and update of the WMR interactive and WMR toolkits.
Support WMR dissemination, communication, and outreach activities, including the WMR webpage, social media content, video podcasts, info sheets, translations, media briefings, and report launches.
Support the development of online knowledge management tools and resources, and the production of WMR webinar series, encouraging their use by IOM staff.
Support the provision of technical guidance to Regional and Country Offices in the design, development, management, and finalization of migration research outputs.
Assist in writing, proof-reading, editing, and formatting research products to enhance the use of rigorous migration research and data sources.
Assist in organizing and supporting internal knowledge-sharing activities for colleagues on research to facilitate learning and continuous improvement of IOM’s migration research capacities.
Undertake duty travel as required, including to support WMR promotion and dissemination activities.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in writing papers, briefings, articles, etc. on migration (a publishing record is an asset).
Experience in conducting research on migration, and capacity to present research findings in various events to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience in explaining complex information and data on migration topics in both internal and external settings.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with other teams and external partners to achieve common goals.

Skills

Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills, including a record of publishing on aspects of migration in policy and academic contexts.
Excellent communication skills and drafting abilities in English (oral and written).
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports with strong attention to detail and quality.
Experience drafting and presenting in other IOM official languages will be considered an asset.
Team-oriented, with the capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight timelines.
Demonstrated understanding of migration issues, including in a variety of geographic locations.
Good level of computer literacy.

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Two years of relevant professional experience (with Master's degree)
Four years of relevant professional experience (with Bachelor's degree)

Education Level

Master’s degree in Migration Studies or other relevant Social Sciences (International Relations, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science) or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Migration Studies or other relevant Social Sciences (International Relations, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Science) or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

About the Company

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration.
IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.
IOM saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued.
IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move by creating an inclusive environment.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Equal Opportunity

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination.
IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud.
Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.