International Consultant – Development of the Iraq National Migration Profile

The International Consultant will provide technical support for the development of the Iraq National Migration Profile, consolidating migration data and preparing a comprehensive government-owned reference document to strengthen migration governance and evidence-based policymaking. The role involves research, data analysis, report drafting, and capacity development activities under IOM supervision. Responsibilities Support the development of the Migration Profile report as lead researcher and writer, consolidating data and drafting the report. Map migration stakeholders, institutional arrangements, and migration data systems. Compile, analyse, and validate quantitative and qualitative migration data from official and verified sources. Identify migration governance, institutional, and data gaps and formulate practical recommendations. Design capacity development tools connected with the project. Deliver capacity development activities connected with the project. Strengthen national capacity to maintain and periodically update the Migration Profile. Conduct research including mapping existing migration data and stakeholders, developing research plans, and conducting interviews. Draft and revise the National Migration Profile report incorporating feedback from stakeholders and IOM units. Develop actionable recommendations on migration data systems and evidence-based migration policy. Finalize the Migration Profile, executive summary, presentation materials, and methodology for future updates. Participate in regular meetings and coordinate with the IOM project team and stakeholders. Requirements University degree (master’s or equivalent) in Migration Studies, Statistics, Social sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in migration research or data/statistics, and policy. Proven experience carrying out large-scale policy-oriented research / data compilation, ideally in collaboration with government and/or international organizations. Strong analytical and writing skills. Strong knowledge of migration data systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong knowledge of Iraq’s migration dynamics is an asset. Excellent proficiency in English, including writing. Knowledge of Arabic an asset. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Skills Migration Research Migration Data Analysis Policy-Oriented Research Data Compilation Migration Data Systems Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Migration Governance Capacity Development English Language Proficiency Languages English, Arabic