JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

• Deliverable 1: Initial Stakeholder Consultations and workshop with DWG members, submitted by 10 December 2025.
• Deliverable 2: Inception report, submitted by 26 January 2026.
• Deliverable 3: Workshop to present the first draft of the methodology, submitted by 15 June 2026.
• Deliverable 4: Final version of the methodology on migration data, submitted by 1 October 2026
• Deliverable 5: Validation workshop, submitted by 10 October 2026.
• Deliverable 6: Final consultancy report, submitted by 16 October 2026.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Delivers the listed deliverables on time and with good quality.

Required Qualifications

Education

• University degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology or a related field.

Experience

• Previous working experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of development migration data and statistics or related areas is required.
• Experience in methodological work on statistics is required.
• Good knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the strategies and practices in the field of statistics and migration is desirable.
• Experience on developing methodological documents and in drafting documents aligned with international standards will be an asset.
• Experience in cooperating with various stakeholders, including international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in applying gender-sensitive approaches in data collection, analysis and policy development is desirable.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration tools is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in Georgian and English is required.

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

• No

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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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