IOM - Intern (Livelihoods Research) - Home Based

Context and Core Functions / Responsibilities
IOM, globally and within Iraq, is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in livelihood development and job creation programmes. IOM’s strengths lie in its field presence and operational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational trainings and provide grant funding to support business development. IOM Iraq livelihoods services cover a large scope of projects, from individual level assistance such as business development grants, vocational and on the job training, and job placements, to financial grants for small and medium enterprises across Iraq under the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF). Livelihoods programming contributes to creating conducive conditions to achieve durable solutions in communities affected by forced displacement as a result of conflict and climate change.
IOM conducts a range of research projects to inform its economic recovery programming in Iraq. These include operational research using machine learning and advanced analytics to automate processes and strengthen quality control mechanisms, as well as rigorous impact evaluations through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in collaboration with leading universities. IOM is currently looking for an intern to support the analysis of data collected in its Community Spillovers study, which is being conducted in partnership with Emory University and the University of California. The study looks at the impact of IOM livelihoods programming on local economic recovery, social cohesion and the achievement of durable solutions to displacement in areas of Iraq affected by the 2014 conflict.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Economic Recovery and Livelihoods) for IOM Iraq and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Research), the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting data analysis and desk research and for drafting analytical and policy reports.