Analysis and Research Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In response to a lack of updated and comprehensive data on this specific thematic, IOM is implementing data collection exercises and research initiatives aimed at identifying geographical areas at particular risk of irregular migration and community tension. The results aim to provide an evidence base for the design of livelihood projects deployed in identified areas and include, amongst others, financial support to local businesses.

For the above-mentioned data and research activities, IOM Lebanon seeks to hire a UN Volunteer to support the implementation of economic assessments and analysis as well as to assist with other relevant research activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Data and Research Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes, the UN Volunteer will be responsible to support on data collection and analysis, as well as leading research around the topics of migration drivers and local economic development. More specifically, the UN Volunteer will:

1. Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of data collection and analysis activities related to drivers of irregular migration and local economic development opportunities in Lebanon, in line with the agreed upon work plan and relevant project descriptions.
2. Lead on the development and implementation of research tools such as area-based assessments of available services, a labour market assessment and desk review, and in accordance with global standards and methodologies.
3. Proactively identify research needs, requirements, and analysis needs and develop action plans to address these gaps.
4. Assist in the analysis of assessment results and the production of information products, to inform evidence-based advocacy and programming.
5. Provide support to report on available and analysed data collected through the Mi-grants Presence Monitoring (MPM) and, where relevant, other data collection tools, such as to inform project planning.
6. In collaboration with DTM staff, contribute to the training of enumerators and other data collection staff.
7. Undertake duty travel relating to data collection assessment, liaison with counterparts and problem solving, as required. IOM will provide suitable transportation means in those cases.
8. Any other duties that might be assigned.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required; Any statistics software such as SPSS or STATA is an advantage; Publishing/design software such as InDesign and Illustrator is an advantage; Work experience in data collection, data analysis, research on the topic of migration, and/or in humanitarian/development work.

Political and economic volatility in Lebanon is high and general awareness of the country’s developments is important to remain informed of potential risks and dangers. Health access is typically available through private hospitals and their associated referrals to secondary care. Security in country is generally stable, with low (though rising) rates of crime. Public violence related to local disputes, political rivalries are sporadic but do occur occasionally, particularly in rural remote areas, such as the border areas with Syria. Roads are functional, and traffic rules generally followed with easy travel within country, expect during winter where snowfall leads to inaccessible roads at high altitudes. Lebanon has much to offer recreationally. Beirut and other major urban centres have many restaurants, cafes and/or bars, and nightclubs. Beach resorts, both public and private are open from May to September. Nature activities in the mountains are also possible, particularly hiking, or mountain biking, rock climbing etc. Arabic is the national language, with Lebanese dialect most spoken. English and French are widely spoken, particularly in urban areas. Accessible accommodation and flexible working arrangements as well as special office equipment (such as mentioned in the above checklist) are available or can be purchased by the office.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION The UN system wishes to create an inclusive workplace and commits to taking appropriate measures to enable persons with disabilities to access and benefit equally from employment and other engagement opportunities such as volunteering, by providing reasonable accommodation. In this context, “reasonable accommodation” means necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.[Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 2].