International Consultant (Quantitative Research and Visualization)

Overview

Support research activities for the Generating the Knowledge Base on Migrant Smuggling (GEMS) Initiative, focusing on qualitative methods, analysis, and event organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing desk-based literature review;
• Support the collection and analysis of information online;
• Support the development of research methodologies and tools (key informant interview questionnaires);
• Contribute to drafting and reviewing research documents in multiple United Nations official languages;
• Support the compilation of participant lists, the booking of venues and the preparation of concept notes and agendas for (1) 1st GEMS scientific advisory board meeting, (2) 1st GEMS project steering committee meeting (3) 1st GEMS investigators meeting and (4) any other expert group and research dissemination events as necessary.

Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in the field of research and/or communication is required. Experience with UN organizations and knowledge of qualitative research methods is desirable. Experience in the area of research on drugs and crime, including migrant smuggling, is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Political Science, Security Studies or a related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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