JOB DESCRIPTION

Result of Service

• Field research plan developed.
• Finalized and translated research tools prepared, including referral protocol for protection issues.
• Minimum 30 interviews conducted with at least 10 key informants and at least 10 migrants with experience of smuggling (delivery of interview transcriptions).
• Interview metadata
• preliminary qualitative analysis of interviews.

Work Location

Home-based, with internal travel within Morocco.

Expected duration

8 Dec.25 – 31Mar.26

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan field research among migrants with experience of smuggling and relevant field research in Tan Tan, Morocco
• Conduct min. 10 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with migrants in Tan Tan (foreign citizens and Moroccan intending migrants) according to methodological guidelines and ethical code of conduct of UNODC Observatory on Smuggling of Migrants
• Conduct min. 10 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with key informants in Tan Tan (local authorities, civil society, other relevant interlocutors) according to methodological guidelines and ethical code of conduct of UNODC Observatory on Smuggling of Migrants
• Transcribe interviews in English or French, including full metadata
• Conduct preliminary qualitative analysis of interviews using qualitative coding methods.
• Participate in meetings with UNODC, Moroccan authorities and other partners for training and to discuss and refine the research.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master”s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Social Sciences or Economics is required. A first-level university degree OR equivalent academic education, professional training with certification from a recognized international/national institution with specialization in Social Sciences, or other related areas, in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification, award or research fellowship in the area of migration studies or social sciences is an advantage. At least 5 years of research experience is required in the field of organized crime and/or migration studies is required. Specialist knowledge in social science research and field research with vulnerable populations is required. Previous working experience in or in relation to Morocco is a strong desirable. Proven experience in delivering field research is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, oral and written fluency in English, French and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language, another Moroccan official language, or a language spoken by migrant communities in Morocco is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.