About the job

Under the direct supervision of the MMC Regional Manager for Asia and the Pacific, the MMC Research Specialist will support all the activities of the MMC regional hub (data collection, research analysis, drafting of research outputs) through the provision of a specific regional mixed migration expertise.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Project Management and Coordination

• Support research coordination of MMC research projects and other tasks as requested by the MMC Manager.

• Coordination with regional MMC hubs in Europe, Eastern and Southern Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and West and North Africa, as well as MMC’s Global team.

• Coordination of consultants with respect to MMC research projects.

• Regular communication and face-to-face meetings with stakeholders, including presentation/launch of research and publications.

• Contribute to donor reporting and communications.

• Organize events related to research and publications.

Research

• Support with research design including indicators, research tools and data collection plan.

• Contribute to the drafting and proofreading of MMC resources, including articles, research reports, 4Mi snapshots and other documents.

• Draft and consolidate the Quarterly Mixed Migration Updates through thorough research and analysis of available sources.

• Liaise with the Information Management Officer and collaborate for preparation of infographics/visualizations.

• Review and contribute to research outputs produced by consultants.

• Collaborate with the team for identification of trends/topics/gaps to inform research directions.

• Support the MMC Regional Manager in preparation of materials for the website, donor meetings, Steering Committee meetings etc.

Representation

• Actively represent MMC at meetings, conferences and coordination forums on research/publications, as assigned by MMC Regional Manager.

• Proactively seek to build MMC’s profile with key stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver presentations about MMC’s work and outputs.

Other

• Support with regular work planning.

• Support the MMC Regional Manager with timely submission of relevant project reporting requirements.

• Support with design and drafting of concept notes and funding applications for the MMC.

• Support in planning and facilitating national and regional roundtables for dissemination purposes.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 3 years of experience in research and reporting in the field of migration. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Advanced university degree in International Relations, Law, Social Sciences, or similar field
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary trends related to migration, human rights, international refugee law

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Experience of working with statistical data analysis tools such as SPSS

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under remote supervision
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Knowledge of another language in the region is an asset.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.