National Consultant (SPR Technical Architecture & System Design)

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

The State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU), with support from IOM, is advancing work on the development of a register-based population model and related information and communication technology (ICT) systems for data processing, exchange, analysis and visualization. This work is intended to strengthen the production of official statistics on the de facto population in Ukraine, including its demographic characteristics, mobility and migration, through the improved use of administrative data sources and state registers.

The initiative will support the production of timely and accurate population estimates, including by sex, age and regional distribution, and is aligned with UNECE and Eurostat recommendations as well as Ukraine’s preparation for EU accession, particularly under acquis Chapter 18 “Statistics” and Chapter 22 “Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments” with Regulation (EU) 2025/2458 on European Statistics on Population and Housing (ESOP, adopted September 2025, applicable from 2028). It is also important for future preparation for a national population census after the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine, taking into account war-related migration dynamics, including returns from abroad, and for improving the inclusion of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in national and local estimates. Overall, this support is expected to strengthen the institutional capacity of the SSSU, contribute to preparation for the 2030 census round, and further align Ukraine’s statistical system with international and European standards.

Responsibilities

The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Develop functional and technical requirements for the future Statistical Population Register (SPR).
2. Define key system functions, including data ingestion, linkage, validation, processing, storage, updating, audit trail and reporting.
3. Conduct a capability inventory and gap analysis of the priority administrative registers in relation to SPR ingestion requirements - DRACS, the State Register of Individual Taxpayers, the Pension Fund of Ukraine, the State Migration Service, NHSU, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Social Policy (UISSS), the Unified State Demographic Register, etc.
4. Define interoperability requirements for integration with multiple administrative data sources and external systems, via the Trembita government data-exchange system, using SDMX as the data-exchange standard for statistical content.
5. Contribute to the preparation of technical specifications for future software development.
6. Support the preparation of feasibility-oriented technical documentation to inform future system design and implementation.
7. Propose requirements related to high-level system architecture, operational workflow and maintainability.
8. Define requirements related to data security, integrity, confidentiality and access control.
9. Propose requirements for user roles and permissions.
10. Define technical requirements for anonymization and controlled statistical use of data.
11. Prepare a user-role catalogue, access-pattern documentation, and a one-page architectural blueprint suitable for stakeholder communications during the build phase.
12. Ensure that technical documentation aligns with the UNECE statistical-modernisation framework and it is understandable and usable by both technical and institutional stakeholders. 
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Deliverable 1: Inception note and outline of technical requirements, delivered by July 15, 2026, which includes: 1) inception note with proposed technical approach, workplan and key assumptions; 2) outline of proposed functional and technical requirements for the future Statistical Population Register; 3) initial description of high-level system requirements covering data ingestion, linkage, validation, storage, updating, reporting and audit trail; 4) initial identification of key user roles, interoperability needs, security considerations and system dependencies; 5) initial version of the Ukrainian register inventory and capability matrix (one row per priority source) and an initial capability/gap assessment.

Deliverable 2: Draft technical requirements package delivered by July 31, 2026, which includes: 1) draft set of functional and technical requirements for the future Statistical Population Register; 2) draft description of high-level system requirements and operational workflow; 3) draft interoperability requirements for exchange with multiple administrative registers and external systems; 4) draft requirements related to geospatial functionality, data security, confidentiality, integrity, user roles and access control; 5) draft user-role catalogue and access-pattern documentation; 6) completed Ukrainian register inventory, including per-source onboarding actions; completed capability/gap assessment with 'reuse / extend / build-new' classification for each architectural component.

Deliverable 3: Final technical documentation package, delivered by August 31, 2026, which includes: 1) final high-level functional and technical requirements for the future Statistical Population Register; 2) final technical documentation to inform future software development and/or procurement with finalised register inventory and capability matrix as appendices to the procurement-ready requirements package; 3) final feasibility-oriented technical recommendations, including key considerations for implementation and maintainability; 4) final user-role catalogue, access-pattern documentation, and one-page architectural blueprint; 5) presentation of the proposed technical approach and recommendations to IOM and designated stakeholders.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely submission of Deliverable 1, Deliverable 2, and Deliverable 3. 

• Clarity, completeness and usability of technical requirements. 

• Adequate treatment of interoperability, confidentiality, geospatial functionality and operational needs. 

• Quality and practical usefulness of user documentation. 

• Responsiveness to feedback from IOM and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Competencies

Education

• Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Statistics, GIS, Demography, or a related field. 

 Required experience

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in statistical information systems, population register systems, administrative data platforms, or similar large-scale data systems. 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with the Trembita government data-exchange system or extensive work experience with Ukrainian governmental registers.
• Strong understanding of the Ukrainian regulatory environment for administrative data sharing under Law No. 2524-IX and the personal-data-protection framework.
• Experience working with multiple information systems and administrative data integration. 
• Experience in international technical assistance or advisory projects. 
• Experience translating business or methodological needs into technical system requirements. 
• Proven experience preparing structured technical documentation in English. 

Desirable experience

• Experience with geospatial system components or geocoded data environments. 
• Experience with confidential statistical data environments or public sector statistical infrastructure. 

Skills

• Strong technical writing and system design communication skills. 
• Ability to bridge methodological, institutional and technical perspectives. 
• Strong understanding of interoperability, data exchange, security and access control. 
• Good coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is essential. 

Behavioural 

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; 

• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;

• Promotes continuous learning; 

• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; 

• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;

• Contributes to a collegial team environment;

• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives and concerns; promotes equal gender participation.

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.

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