Consultant Senior Project Associate (DTM Ressearch)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Chad is focused on complex mobility dynamics at the crossroads of West, Central, North, and East Africa. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) aims to enhance applied research to generate robust knowledge for migration analysis, policy support, and operational responses. This role supports the DTM Coordinator in research agenda setting and implementation.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for ensuring the methodological coherence, scientific quality, and operational relevance of planned migration research in Chad. The Senior Project Associate will contribute to producing regular, robust, and usable knowledge to inform migration analysis, support public policies, and guide operational responses. This involves collaborating with national institutions, universities, and research centers to analyze emerging migration dynamics, cross-border movements, and related issues. The position aims to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for policy and operations, strengthening the DTM's applied research program.
Responsibilities
The Senior Project Associate will ensure the methodological coherence, scientific rigor, and technical quality of DTM research activities, ensuring operational relevance and alignment with national priorities. Responsibilities include contributing to the design and implementation of a priority research program on migration and human mobility in Chad. This involves leading or coordinating studies on emerging migration dynamics in collaboration with national institutions and partners. The role requires developing analytical frameworks to understand cross-border movements and producing analyses on migrant smuggling, trafficking, and displacement. The associate will support the creation of a Migration Research and Data Network and strengthen partnerships to promote knowledge sharing. Key duties also include translating research findings into operational recommendations, supporting thematic studies, producing technical publications, and organizing dissemination events.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of professional or postdoctoral academic experience in applied or academic research on migration or population displacement is required. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research programs, conducting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, and publishing scientific articles is essential. Experience collaborating with research institutions and knowledge of international migration issues are also necessary.
Skills
Excellent command of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Strong skills in advanced statistical analysis and data modeling. Proficiency in statistical analysis or scientific programming software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python). Excellent ability to design research protocols and data collection tools. Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex migration phenomena and produce high-quality scientific knowledge. Excellent academic and scientific writing skills in French and English. Ability to translate research findings into strategic recommendations.