International Migration Data Governance Specialist

The consultant will provide specialized technical and policy-development support on migration and displacement data governance initiatives under the Awda Amina Phase II project and the Strengthening Data Systems project in Iraq. Responsibilities include drafting technical and policy documents, supporting consultations and workshops, and providing recommendations to improve data governance practices. Responsibilities Support the development of a structured framework outlining roles, responsibilities and processes for managing migration and displacement data across government ministries and agencies in Federal Iraq and KRI. Provide technical support and draft clear guidelines for data ownership, access, sharing and utilisation complying with national policies and international best practices in data protection. Provide technical input and draft documentation for Memorandums of Understanding and data-sharing protocols between Federal and KRG authorities. Draft a Data Integration Framework and provide technical recommendations for its implementation to enable seamless data flow connecting digital infrastructure for migration management. Draft a national framework for migration and displacement-related statistical definitions and concepts aligned with international/UN recommendations and standards. Develop technical data guidelines and standardized indicators to ensure consistency and comparability across governmental agencies. Utilize secondary data analysis to inform policy development and facilitate Iraq's participation in international migration data forums. Develop recommendations for improved data analysis and reporting on migration and displacement by relevant Ministries. Prepare briefing materials and provide technical support for intra- and inter-ministerial workshops. Draft recommendations, publication schedules, and other technical documents to facilitate publishing of periodic statistics on government-owned websites. Perform any other duties as may be assigned. Requirements Master’s degree in law, economics, political science, public policy, demography/statistics, or a related field with at least five years of relevant professional experience, or Bachelor’s degree with seven years of professional experience. Proven experience in migration data governance through previous work with government bodies, international organizations or think tanks. Familiarity with international statistical standards such as the International Recommendations on IDP Statistics and the Recommendations on Statistics of International Migration and Temporary. Familiarity with IOM’s Data Protection Principles and with other international data protection frameworks and best practices. Familiarity with the Iraqi context and government institutions. Strong writing and communication skills; experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops and in drafting policy framework, guidelines and technical standards. Fluency in Arabic and English. Skills Migration Data Govern