CON 2026/11 - International Consultant that aims to provide specialized technical expertise to support the design, implementation, and analysis of a research study on the economic impact of migration in Albania

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

Project Context and Scope

Migration has long played a central role in shaping Albania’s economy, society, and demographic landscape. However, despite the increasing relevance of migration in national development, significant gaps persist in the availability of reliable, comparable, and up to date data on migration dynamics and their economic implications. These gaps limit the ability of policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to design evidence based policies and to fully leverage the contribution of migrants and diaspora communities to the country’s development.
To address this gap, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), through the collaboration between IOM COMED (Coordination Office for the Mediterranean) and IOM Albania, is launching a research initiative aimed at generating robust evidence on the economics of migration in Albania. 
This project aims at adapting the established methodology developed by the Fondazione Leone Moressa (FLM) for Italy to  the Albanian context, with the objective of producing a comprehensive, robust evidence-based analysis on migrants’ contribution to the national economy, including GDP, labour market structure, sectoral added-value, and fiscal impact, that can inform strategic planning and support policy dialogue at national and regional levels.
The research will contribute to strengthening national migration governance and Albania’s efforts toward evidence based policymaking by providing a contextualized, point Intime analysis of labour market dynamics. Findings and recommendations are framed to inform ongoing policy dialogue and programme planning in support of longterm development priorities, including labour market planning socioeconomic inclusion, and the broader migration–development nexus.
 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Migration Studies, Statistics, Social Policy, Development Studies, or related fields

Experience

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in data collection, economic research and analysis, migration research, or labour market studies
• Professional or academic experience in combining qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience in migration, international development and research and analysis, with experience on Albania is highly desirable
• Experience in  writing and editing documents for IOM or other UN Organizations is an advantage

Skills

• Familiarity with migration governance and socio economic trends in the Albania and the Western Balkan region
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and excellent attention to detail and quality with ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• IT skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Indesign) and any tool for data visualization and layout preparation is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of common quantitative and qualitative analysis softwares (e.g. NVivo, RStudio, Python, SPSS, Stata) is desired
   

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Albanian and/or Italian is an advantage

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This Consultancy is home-based, with missions to Albania as required and subject to IOM approval

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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