Researcher

Vacancy Announcement VA21P033V01 Researcher

„Zusammenhänge zwischen Schutz, Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und irregulären Transitmigration“ (IKAM)

Posting Date: 12 February 2021

Deadline for Applications: 7 March 2021

Duty Station: Vienna, Austria st

Start Date: 1 April 2021

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Part-Time/80% at 32h/w, with the opportunity to increase over the course of the assignment)

Type of Post: International

Organisational Overview:

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation tasked with promoting innovative, comprehensive and sustainable migration policies. With 18 Member States and over 60 projects active throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ICMPD isagrowingandever-morerelevantpresenceinitsfield.Theorganisation’sgreatestassetsareits200+ staffmembers,whopersonifyitsvaluesofcommitment,integrity,partnership,respect,andinnovation in actions and decisions.

Project Overview:

ICMPD isinviting all interested candidates to applyforthe Researcher positionforthe following study: “Zusammenhänge zwischen Schutz, Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und irregulären Transitmigration“. The study examines the linkages between access to protection, development opportunities, and (irregular)secondary/transitmigrationintheWesternBalkans.Itviewsexistingmacro-andmicro-level models on destination choice in terms of the linkages between transit/secondary migration and the migration management mechanisms of the three countries Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern

Macedonia and Serbia. In doing so, the study will be structured to survey and link two perspectives: migrants’ motivation, expectations, destination choice and state characteristics and functioning of relevant systems.

Please note that this position is subject to approval and availability of project funds. Job Description:

The Researcher is responsible for analysis and content creation in support of medium-scale project- level scientific research outputs.

The Researcher engages in research planning, undertakes research, and drafts research related outputs. S/he is responsible for the management of research projects of low/medium complexity, as assigned. Within the assigned projects, the Researcher coordinates and delivers research being responsibleforthetimely achievementofhigh-quality scientificoutputs. S/he plans researchactivities 1continuously assessing outputs for quality and relevance and disseminates project´s scientific outputs through various channels.

The Researcher follows scientific discussions and developments in his/her specificthematic area. S/he advances internal information exchange on research findings and translates research findings into options for further policy development. S/he contributes to the development of ICMPD´s knowledge body by synthetizing research findings, by developing knowledge materials and by contributing to the developmentofnewresearchinitiativesandprojects.S/headvancesthestateofknowledgeinher/his particular field of expertise and disseminates immediate research findings at specialist events. TheResearcherworksundertheoverallsupervisionoftheHeadofResearchandthedirectsupervision of Project Manager(s) of the assigned projects, or Senior Researcher for project-specific deliverables and collaboratively with members of the Project Teams and staff in the Directorate enhancing exchange and information sharing. S/he collaborates with external experts in the area of work soliciting inputs to projects and initiatives.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Research in the specific fields of expertise and for projects:

Plan and implement research-relatedoutputsin theassigned activitiesoflow/medium complexity guaranteeing scientific standards.

Collect and compile research relevant data from various sources and according to scientific standards.

Coordinate data collection and primary and secondary data analysis as well as empirical research in projects of low/medium complexity.

Analyse, organise, synthetise and present findings in appropriate formats. Select and apply data collection instruments and research methodology, tools and materials. Analyse, interpret and organise data.

Draft research findings.

Draft documents and analytical inputs including reports, research papers, reviews, summaries, policy relevant conclusions and presentations.

Engage in drafting of scientific articles in specific area of expertise. Provide scientific input on specific area of expertise as requested

2. Research monitoring, networking and engagement:

Monitor and follow scientific discussions and developments in specific area of expertise. Participate in specialist events.

Exchange and share information with the community of the specific area of expertise through various means and forms of communication and events.

3. Management of research projects and components, research quality and knowledge: Plan, coordinate and undertake research studies of low/medium complexity and in selected areas of expertise.

Coordinate and deliver research outputs. Review, comment and revise outputs of projects of low/medium complexity. Edit and proof-read.

2 Coordinateandengageindatacollection,primaryandsecondarydataanalysisaswellasempirical research within the assigned project(s) of low/medium complexity.

Organise external and internal peer review as required.

Prepare research-related inputs to project websites, publications, newsletters and social media. Review and assess research-related project results within the assigned projects for quality and relevance.

Provide research-related inputs to internal and external requests in relevant area of expertise as requested.

Share information and disseminate knowledge on specific expertise internally as requested. Present and defend immediate research findings.

Share informationand disseminateresearch findings.Contribute to internaldiscussions,andwrite blogs and inputs to social media and websites on specific area of expertise. Design and organise project related events, meetings, workshops and other activities. Direct small/medium scale research proposals and funding applications/bids. Prepare inputs to formulation of new large scale project concepts and proposals. 4. Team management:

Supervise the work of Associate Researchers and/or Assistants involved in the implementation of projects of low/medium complexity, as requested.

Monitor quality and timelines of work outputs and provide guidance and feedback. Assess performance of the direct supervisees as well as motivate and mentor. Key Results:

Information and data collected and analysed according to applicable scientific criteria. ResearchinputsanddataanalysispreparedforprojectsandinICMPDresearchandpolicyinitiates. Research delivered in a timely and qualitative manner for assigned projects or initiatives. High-quality research-related outputs such as analyses, briefs, and background papers prepared. Research in specific areas of medium complexity planned, coordinated and undertaken Research-related project outputs managed including reviewing, commenting and revision for quality and scientific standards.

Research findings from project implementation translated for further policy development. Inputs to the formulation of new large-scale research projects identified and prepared. Research proposals and funding applications/bids developed.

Incumbent Profile:

A minimum of 3 years of position-relevant work experience in migration research. Knowledge of migration research, theoretical approaches, methodologies and major empirical research and policy issues.

Knowledge on the migration and migration policy situation in the Western Balkans Publication record, commensurate to the experience required.

Good analytical and drafting skills.

Good organisational skills.

Knowledge of project cycle management.

Experience in research within the framework of national or international research projects. 3 Experience in independently managing and coordinating small scale research projects will be an asset.

Corporate Qualifications:

Experience in international context.

Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, German, and Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian (specifically in reading scientific and policy texts) is required.

Master’s degree related in social sciences or related field.

Compensation:

ICMPD offers an attractive compensation package. This position is classified at IP2 Grade, with an annual net-base salary starting at EUR 43,512. Additional benefits include participation in the ICMPD Provident Fund, Health and Accident Insurance, six weeks’ annual leave and, where applicable, dependent’s and mobility allowances.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in English through the ICMPD online

recruitment system at http://www.icmpd.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies by midnight (CET) of the closing date specified above. For this purpose, candidates will first need to register with the ICMPD website. Once the relevant data has been entered, candidates will be able to apply for vacancies.

Please note that in the course of the online application, the motivation letter and personal CV must be uploaded in the EuropeAid format in English. The template is available for download at http://www.icmpd.org/work-for-us/.

All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated above. Applications received after the published deadline, and offline applications submitted via email, fax or post, will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applicants are expected to be available for a personal/telephone interview.

In the event of a technical issue with your application, please email recruitment@icmpd.org. General Information:

ICMPD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to offer a different contract type and/or duration, or to cancel the recruitment.

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