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Job Description
The consultant will be responsible for:
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
First deliverable: Conduct “FM+” data collection; a qualitative addendum to ongoing Flow Monitoring Data Collection.
- Coordinate with existing DTM Flow Monitoring enumerators in and around Nairobi to conduct data collection activities routinely throughout the course of the consultancy
- Meet enumerators and selected respondents for long-form interviews using the provided KI interview guides
- Probe questions sufficiently to gather detailed information
- Transcribe and translate interviews into English-language Microsoft Word files
- Provide anecdotal feedback as requested
- Deliverable due weekly for the entirety of the contract: Share all interview files from the given week with IOM Data and Research unit securely, by Friday of the relevant workweek
Second Deliverable: Data collection outside Nairobi
- Travel to selected locations outside Nairobi to conduct enumerator hiring and training, as requested
- Travel to selected locations outside Nairobi to interview selected respondents for long-form interviews using the provided KI interview guides
- Probe questions sufficiently to gather detailed information
- Transcribe and translate interviews into English-language Microsoft Word files
- Provide anecdotal feedback as requested
- Deliverable due weekly for the entirety of the contract: Share all interview files from the given week with IOM Data and Research unit securely, by Friday of the relevant workweek
Third deliverable -Support to analysis of qualitative data and to Final Report
- As requested, support analysts with understanding and contextualizing findings from the qualitative analysis.
- The following to be provided as part of the third deliverable, to be included in the final report:
- As requested, Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the final report
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Deliver a comprehensive inception report that identifies knowledge gaps, successful interventions, and includes actor mapping and risk assessments, with the flexibility to update the report as new information becomes available.
- Conduct thorough secondary data analysis throughout the assignment, utilizing a wide range of datasets, including IOM’s own data and relevant international sources, to ensure robust validation and triangulation of findings.
- Collect and analyze primary qualitative data through semi-structured interviews to provide detailed insights into migration and trafficking dynamics.
- Deliver high-quality final report, qualitative datasets and analysis
- Demonstrate active engagement and collaboration with the IOM team and stakeholders by participating in workshops, responding constructively to feedback, and integrating inputs effectively into all deliverables.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
- Proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable
Travel required
Occasional travel is expected
Qualifications
Education
- Advanced university degree (master’s or above) in Research Methods, Public Health, Conflict and Securities, Migration Studies, Political Science, Sociology, International Development, or related fields
Experience
- At least 8–10 years of research experience in East and Horn of Africa, with proven expertise in researching human trafficking, smuggling, migration, or border governance
- Based in or with long-term experience working in Kenya, Somalia, or Ethiopia
- Familiarity with UK migration priorities and programming is a strong advantage
- Ability to operate independently in high-risk or hard-to-reach environments.
Method of Application
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