Programme Officer Migration Data (FMM II) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

The overall objective of the programme is to maximize the development potential of free movement of persons and safe, orderly, and regular migration in West Africa in the context of the regional integration process. This second phase of the FMM programme will build on the success of the previous EU-funded support toward implementing ECOWAS migration-related policies and frameworks and improve migration governance in the region through a multi-stakeholder consortium implementation modality comprised of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), under the lead of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Guide the Programme Manager on the implementation of migration data related activities, ensuring a smooth coordination among the Consortium partners (IOM, ILO, ICMPD), the EU
• Delegation (EUD) in Abuja, ECOWAS Directorate of Research & Statistics, ECOWAS Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, other relevant Directorates, in accordance with the planned activities in the programme’s workplan.
• Support ECOWAS Member States in the development or update of National Migration Profiles and ensure regular compilation following a harmonized regional approach;
• Produce or update an ECOWAS Regional Migration Profile;
• Collect and process migration data received from national levels and compile periodic regional reports on migration trends and on key topics;
• Create and regularly update a database on available migration data and researches in ECOWAS region;
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on migration data;
• Ensure that national stakeholders and data focal points in the region make use of the ECOWAS regional guidelines on data collection and management;
• Develop and facilitate capacity building trainings on migration data collection and management for Member States when the need occur;
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks and activities are carried out to support the overall follow-up of activities, results and objectives of the programme related activities and ensure the timely submission of narrative and financial reports to the programme manager, in accordance with the provisions of the contribution agreement signed between the Consortium Partners and the EU;
• Enhance coordination and regular liaison on data management between ECOWAS Directorate of Research & Statistics, ECOWAS Free Movement Directorate, Committee for Programme Steering and Coordination (CPSC), EUD in Abuja, other ECOWAS Directorates and Member states, and all other relevant programme stakeholders;
• Ensure synergies between FMM and other programs related to migration data, free movement of persons and mobility to maximize impact and avoid duplication of efforts;
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed, in close coordination with the Director of Research & Statistics; and,
• Should be capable of undertaking frequent travels within the sub-region.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Management, Data Science, Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in migration research, statistical analysis, data processing and/or reporting; with proven knowledge of data collection mechanisms, risks and mitigation solutions ensuring data protection;
• Experience in organizing and delivering workshops, trainings, webinars and briefings in the fields of data analysis, research, data collection and/or reporting;
• Experience in coordinating complex inter-agency programmes and engaging with multiple partners and stakeholders;
• Experience liaising with regional bodies, governmental authorities, diplomatic missions and other international/national institutions;
• Experience in the utilization of cloud computing solutions and/or software for data processing, data and statistical analysis, as well as visualization and reporting solutions such as Power-Bi and/or Tableau is an asset;
• Previous work experience on migration-related programmes or projects in the Africa’s Regional
• Economic Communities (RECs) is an advantage; and,
• Previous work experience in the West African Region is an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to take responsibility for actions and results, to manage constructive criticism and to propose solutions to problems;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues, clients (CSOs, UN Agencies, among others) and stakeholders (including Government Officials) from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener;
• High level of computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to independently carry out tasks;
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize required;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Knowledge of UN, ECOWAS and Bilateral donor programming; and,
• Understanding of the continental integration architecture in Africa and the role of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) is an advantage.