Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 17, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
The Southern Africa Migration Management (SAMM) Project, funded by the European Commission, is a four-year project to improve migration management in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region. The SAMM Project is implemented by the ILO in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations High Commissariat for Refugees (UNHCR). .

Description of Duties
1. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, lead the activities related to the establishment of a Southern African and Indian Ocean migration observatory.
2. Undertake research and prepare analytical reports on selected subjects within the scope of the project activities.
3. Assess country experience with regard to labour migration data and analysis with a view to identifying best practices.
4. Provide technical inputs (articles, reports) for regional, country or related sectoral analyses, ILO reports and publications.
5. Undertake missions for the purpose of providing technical recommendations on selected topics following ILO established guidelines, manuals and standards.
6. Monitor and coordinate research carried out by external collaborators.
7. Participate in training seminars and workshops as resource person.
8. Represent the technical unit at international, regional and national fora.
9. Support the Project Manager in the implementation of the project.
10. Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager or ILO Director.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required qualifications
• Education
• Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences or related field, with a strong empirical dimension.
• Experience
• Five years of relevant professional experience at the national level and two years at the international level in relation with labour migration issues and statistics including experience working with officials of ministries of labour, education, foreign affairs, statistical departments, social partners and migration institutions and associations. Record of familiarity with ILO policies and procedures, including development cooperation procedures would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures including experience working with officials of ministries of labour and/or education would be an advantage.
• Languages
• Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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