Jordan: Regional Mixed Migration Consultant – Jordan

1.Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Mixed Migration Consultant – Jordan

Code: SR-42-829

Duty station: Amman, Jordan

Starting date: 01/02/2019

Contract duration: 2 months

Reporting to: Regional Director

Supervision of: n/a

Dependents: n/a

2.General context of the project

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people. The Middle East branch of the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) was established in Amman and acts as a mixed migration information hub for the Middle East and focuses on people within mixed migration flows moving to, within and from the region, as well as linked secondary regions such as Europe or Asia.

3.General purpose of the position

The main objective of this position is to lead technical analysis for INTERSOS within the scope of the Middle East branch of the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC). This joint initiative promotes research, data-sharing, and discussion regarding mixed migration, in an effort to illuminate mixed migration flows that are in some ways hidden from media, public, political, and academic focus by a prevailing focus on Syrian refugees. The platform will provide independent research, reporting, and resources concerning mixed migration flows in their entirety, from country of origin to country of destination and will fill gaps in mixed migration analysis for lesser-studied groups and under researched topics and aspects of migration.

The Analyst will coordinate closely with other members of the Platform, analyzing data during the research and studies, sharing and presenting findings and coordinating with different stakeholders. The Analyst will be technically supervised by the coordinator of the platform and will sit in the DRC (Danish Refugee Council) Regional Office in Amman, where the Joint Analysis Unit is based, with some time at the INTERSOS Jordan office (Shmeisani).

4.Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the Analyst will be responsible of the following:

· Acts as a manager for all the components of the project related to this organization;

· S/He is active part of a regional platform, in coordination with several stakeholders, including INGOs, research institutes and civil society organizations;

· Uses data and information to influence policy and inform practitioners, commissioners and relevant stakeholders about mixed migration issues;

· Strongly liaises with the Protection Focal Point, Regional Director and National Protection Coordinators, coordinating with them researches, policy actions and initiatives;

· Represents INTERSOS at different fora related to the project and reporting to relevant colleagues: Regional Director, Director of Programme, etc.

· Supervises the finalisation of the current large research project, ensuring a quality product is delivered within the assigned timeframe including:

• Management of ongoing government approval processes
• Recruitment and management of consultants identified for data collection
• Management of primary data collection (staff management, finance and administration for implementation costs)
• Final reporting on project results and challenges, recommendations for expansion of pilot
• Completes final INTERSOS donor reporting and liaises with Jordan-level Finance and Admin teams to coordinate any other necessary administrative tasks prior to the end of the DFID grant on 31 May 2019.

Other responsibilities:

· Upholds the INTERSOS Code of Conduct and policies;

· Ensures the respect of the core humanitarian principles: neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity and the respect of the “do no harm” principle of humanitarian action.

· Strictly follow the internal procedures, policies (PSEA, CPP etc.) and guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

5.Required profile and experience

Education

· Master degree in social science or applicable field (or 4 years of equivalent experience)

Professional Experience

· 1-2 years of project management experience

· 2-3 years of research experience

· Experience within the migration sector

Professional Requirements

· Experience within the migration sector

Languages

· Fluency in English required

· Fluency in Arabic desirable

Personal Requirements

· Strong communication and organisational skills

· Ability to work remotely and independently, in addition to working effectively with a wider team

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c0e11b237f7c912fb3da550/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-42-829 - Regional Mixed Migration Consultant – Jordan".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.