The IFRC recruits 01 Officer, Migration Lab

Job Purpose

As part of the Sahel migration team, the migration lab officer will be responsible for engaging relevant stakeholders to develop insights into migration issues in the Sahel region ensuring that the British Red Cross and the Sahel+ National Societies have the information they need to guide their evidence-based migration programming, reflection (discussions) and humanitarian diplomacy efforts. Since this migration lab is a new initiative, the position holder will be responsible for setting up and managing the lab.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Based in Dakar, with travel (up to 25 percent) to the Sahel+ countries, the migration lab officer in coordination with the migration adviser, the BRC humanitarian policy team, the Sahel+ migration working group and IFRC will help to promote the Sahel+ National Societies’ migration work and provide research to humanitarian actors and other stakeholders (ex. government, policy makers academics) by creating space for dialogue and discussion that will educate, inform and raise awareness of stakeholders on Sahel Migration context and matters.

As one of six BRC roles dedicated 100% to the Sahel migration programme, this position will be key to coordinating research pieces on migration and ensuring communication (including the organisation of events, development of communication materials) and knowledge management of Sahel+ migration resources. The position will closely work and coordinate with the BRC Humanitarian Policy, Communication and Fundraising teams, the Sahel+ migration working group coordination, the Red Cross and Red Crescent global migration Lab, and the IFRC migration teams.

The role requires excellent communication, advocacy and project management and administrative skills, as well as a thorough understanding of migration issues.

Research & learning

Identify and propose, based on the Sahel migration context, relevant migration research topics;
Support the migration and PMEAL advisers in research activities (recruitment process of consultants, liaison with consultants, in case of in-house research pieces, liaison with country offices, field level data collection and analysis, review of reports etc.);
Liaise with other BRC International Regional Teams for joint migration initiatives;
Support the PMEAL adviser with the Sahel migration programme learning initiatives and activities;
Ensure that learning and research findings are well integrated in the design of any migration programme for strong evidence-based migration programmes;
Contribute to discussions and reflections on migration and displacement at Movement level;
Ensure the dissemination of the research reports internally to the BRC and the Movement as well as to the humanitarian community.

Communication and advocacy

Organise and facilitate events (workshops, launching of reports, dialogue) with different stakeholders on Sahel migration;
Liaise with the Sahel+ countries, work with them on their presentations/talking points and ensure their participation in various events;
Develop communication and advocacy materials in coordination with the Sahel+ migration working group and the BRC communication team (including newsletter, infographics, fact sheets, mini videos) on Sahel migration;
Attend events organised by other partners on migration and ensure that Sahel migration voices are heard;
Liaise with other migration actors in the Sahel region ensuring that Movement migration interventions and initiatives are disseminated.

Knowledge management

Ensure the archiving of all developed and produced materials on the BRC platforms (PIMS, TEAMS) as well as the Sahel+ page on the IFRC go platform;
Ensure that Sahel migration programme files are up to date on PIMS;
Coordinate with the Sahel+ migration working group coordinator to update on the regular basis the Sahel go platform.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

General

Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Movement and work within the Societies Equal Opportunities Policy;
Ensure that all activities undertaken on behalf of British Red Cross, externally or internally, are in line with the organisation’s principles, policies and procedures;
Liaise with and build effective relationships with other staff in the British Red Cross teams within the Sahel
Office and the International Directorate ensuring consistent and relevant information sharing;
Undertake other tasks and projects as requested by the Migration adviser;
Actively participate in all team meetings.
Support other team members.
Work and behave in accordance with all BRC policies and procedures.
Upholds the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and acts with integrity, in accordance with the Society’s values (inclusive, compassionate, courageous and dynamic).
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.

Duties applicable to all staff

Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation and British Red Cross’ goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

University degree in a related discipline (social sciences, communication, journalism, international relations, international development or similar, etc.)

Experience

Required

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communication, administration of programmes or projects supporting different stakeholders
Experience in developing communication materials targeting different audiences using the Microsoft Office and other software
Experience conducting and/or supervising research with key partners and stakeholders in various contexts including the Sahel region (and qualitative and quantitative data collection in a range of settings)
Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating events bringing together different stakeholders
Experience of working on programmes related to people on the move / migration desired
Experience in liaising and working with different stakeholders including academics, policymakers and practitioners desired
Knowledge of /experience working with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Required

Knowledge of current migration context and migrants’ needs as well as protection risks, in the Sahel region
Strong workshop facilitation and partnership skills
Proven skills in leading the development, design, and implementation of research projects including addressing ethical considerations, and producing written reports
Proven ability to tailor research products and present research findings to a range of audiences, including policymakers, practitioners and academics
Ability to lead on knowledge creation and drive the collation of increased evidence on regional migration issues, including through leading research engagement and collaboration
Capacity to build and maintain relationship with different range of stakeholders at the Movement level and external actors
High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment.

Languages

Fluent French and English language skills (reading, writing, spoken) – ability to work effectively in both languages required
Good command of another IFRC official languages (Portuguese or Arabic) and local languages desired
Competencies and Values

Values

Respect for Diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability; Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment.

Core competencies

Lab Management; Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Society and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust.

Closing date: 05-Apr-2022.Postuler