[Hiring] Fellow/Expert to Support Agency of Statistics in National Migration Survey @IOM

Role Description

The assignment will support KAS throughout the methodological design, preparation, implementation and quality-assurance stages of the National Migration Survey. Technical support will cover, as applicable:

• Survey concept and implementation plan
• Methodology and sample design
• Questionnaire, methodological guidelines and implementation manual
• Training and fieldwork preparation
• Operational planning, quality assurance and reporting

Particular attention will be given to the harmonisation of migration concepts, terminology, indicators and statistical methodologies with relevant international and European standards and practices.

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, sociology, demography, migration studies, economics, statistics or other related fields.
• Experience in population censuses, large-scale surveys or similar statistical and research exercises is considered an advantage.
• Experience in migration, migration statistics, and the collection and analysis of data is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of survey methodologies, sample design, quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Familiarity with international standards and methodologies in the field of migration statistics, including Eurostat, United Nations recommendations and relevant European practices, is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in providing methodological advice, peer review, technical assistance or expert support to public institutions, statistical agencies, international organisations or similar bodies is considered an advantage.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, methodological and writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, results orientation, respect for diversity and creative thinking.
• Ability to understand and take into account the specific needs of vulnerable populations in survey design and data collection methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including through remote collaboration.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and online collaboration and communication tools.
• Fluency in Albanian and English is required.
• Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

• IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy.
• Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness.