Research Consultant (pool of experts), Erbil

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD), the overall Supervision of the Conflict Analyst and the direct supervision of the Research and Assessment Officer, the Research Consultant will assist the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Government of Iraq (GoI), and other relevant domestic and international partners.

The work of the consultant shall be reviewed and validated by the Reference Group (RG), which shall consist of: The Head of PSD, PSD Project Coordinator(s) and Project Officer(s), Conflict Analyst, and the Research Officer. The RG shall review relevant documentation during the implementation of the assessment including the final report. After the finalization of the report, the RG shall play a key role in facilitating the validation and ownership of the assessment findings and ensure effective sharing and use of lessons learned about what works and what does not work for programme improvement and accountability at all levels.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Conduct original research and analysis related to PSD strategic objectives, in response to tasking from RG. Support RG in conducting original and synthesized research, project, or survey design, where necessary.

2. Prepare literature reviews and other written inputs, and background research.

3. Take part in research methodology designs, and/or/ conducting data collection, analyze the collected data including creating the proper visualization

4. Write the research report and recommendations based on the data collection findings.

5. Provide the RG with draft reports, interpretation of results in a concise and clear manner, papers, and briefs as requested.

6. Conduct stakeholder analysis, to inform the design and implementation of research in the targeted areas.

7. Briefing and debriefing meetings in addition to the routine meetings and discussions with the PSD implementing team, the MEAL team, programme management, project focal points and IOM management.

8. Summary of initial findings.