VN Mobility: Data Scientist Programme Officer (P)

Das ist der Job

Contribute to the production of research products and tools and coordinate research cooperation with other partners.

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Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Protection Unit and the direct supervision of the Data Analysis Officer, the Data Scientist Programme Support Officer will support the development and roll‑out of the first international standards and guidance on human trafficking administrative data, and will contribute to the production of new evidence based on such data.

Responsibilities Contribute to the development of the first international standards and guidance on the definition, collection, management, and safe use of human trafficking data. Assist in organising and facilitating trainings to government stakeholders and whole‑of‑society trainings using the curriculum and materials developed by the team.

Qualifications Education Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Economics, International Relations, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Skills Demonstrated research background with knowledge/experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis; Demonstrated drafting and reporting skills, including preparation of technical and analytical documents; Ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders, including government and partner organisations; Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; knowledge of statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R or STATA.

Eligibility and Requirements Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Support the consultative process of data standard development with central government agencies and national government organizations, in coordination with IOM and UNODC offices throughout (including bilateral consultations and workshops).

Support the development and publication of a training curriculum for governments, based on the new data standards, including publishing content on CTDC and other platforms; ensure complementarity with and contribution to other IOM capacity‑building programmes.

Support the development and expansion of the CTDC through the integration of new datasets, focusing on organisations and countries targeted for trainings and capacity building; contribute to the development of new content and features on priority topics and countries.

Support the production of new knowledge products on priority policy topics with select research partners and other stakeholders. Undertake duty travel, as necessary. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Experience Experience in research and data analysis, including both quantitative and qualitative methods; Experience supporting data‑related projects or initiatives, including data collection, processing, or reporting; Experience contributing to knowledge products or research outputs, such as reports, briefs, or analytical papers; Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, such as consultations, workshops, or trainings with partners; and, Experience with human trafficking preferred.

Languages All IOM staff members are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency will be specifically evaluated during the selection process through written and/or oral assessments. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. EEO Statement IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. #J-18808-Ljbffr