Protection Analyst—Research and Advocacy

International Organization for Migration · Erbil

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It 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. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Protection, 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 scope of this consultancy relates to MPI’s protection monitoring and research activities, as well as reporting. IOM contributes to evidence-based protection advocacy through protection monitoring. Protection monitoring is carried out to identify the protection risks and needs of affected populations to support evidence-based programming and advocacy. Research is conducted using a mixed-method approach and feeds into 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.

The Junior Protection Analyst also supports MPI with its donor reporting portfolio. The consultant will support the Protection Analyst for MPI donor reports to be submitted to the Programme Support Unit (PSU) for final clearance.

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