Protection Analyst

Job Detail

Job ID 9410
Career Level Senior
Experience 2+ Years
Gender Male or Female
Industry NGOs
Qualifications Master s Degree

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Division (MPI), the Protection Analyst – Research and Advocacy supports the MPI Division, Protection Unit in quantitative and qualitative analysis and advocacy of programmatic interventions in Iraq.

The scope of this consultancy relates to IOM’s MPI Division’s protection monitoring and research activities. IOM contributes to evidence-based protection advocacy through protection monitoring. Protection monitoring is carried out to identify protection risks and the protection needs of affected populations, to support evidence-based programming and advocacy. Research is conducted using a mixed-methods approach and informs advocacy with key stakeholders, including government, development actors, and donor communities. The consultant contributes to this work by supporting the production of protection monitoring reports and any other protection monitoring products and activities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Protection Division (PxD)

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Support the production of protection monitoring outputs, including contributing to the development of data collection tools; conducting desk review and qualitative and quantitative analysis; and providing proofreading, copyediting, and referencing support.
Contribute to protection research and analysis on thematic areas such as environmental migration, gender-based violence, disability and inclusion, protracted displacement, and return and reintegration, including literature review and data analysis.
Assist in drafting analytical products and key advocacy messages based on monitoring and research findings.
Support knowledge-sharing and knowledge-management products, including reports, policy briefs, audiovisual materials, and interactive dashboards.
Participate in internal coordination meetings related to protection monitoring, research, and advocacy activities.
Undertake other tasks related to protection monitoring, research, and advocacy, as required.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

6 protections monitoring and protection research reports, policy briefs, or information products

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Master’s Degree in Forced Migration, Humanitarian Action, Human Rights, or related discipline
Minimum two years of experience in research, data analysis, protection monitoring, and/or advocacy within humanitarian or development settings
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data collection tools and methodologies, including surveys and interview guides
Strong quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization; experience with other analytical software (e.g., R, Stata, Python) is an asset
Demonstrated qualitative analysis skills, including coding and thematic analysis; familiarity with NVivo or similar software is an added advantage
Proven ability to produce high-quality analytical outputs, including concise reports, briefs, and presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of protection risks and vulnerabilities affecting displaced and returnee populations, preferably in Iraq or comparable crisis-affected or development contexts
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in remote or hybrid working environments, with supervision
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging technical and non-technical counterparts

Languages

Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.