international Consultant, Co-editors for the AMR 3 at IOM

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic Research, Editing, Analytical Writing, Strategic Dialogue, Teamwork, Communication, Migration Governance, English Proficiency, French Proficiency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

1. 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. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Project Context and Scope The African Migration Report (AMR) is a collaborative endeavor between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Organization for Migration, which attempts to unpack and deconstruct negative narratives on migration by acknowledging that migration in Africa is more complex than it is often perceived. The report provides an opportunity for practitioners to advance the migration policy discourse on the continent and inform programming by engaging both academia and research in its approach. It promotes enhanced research coordination between and within institutions, presenting a common language and understanding of migration on the continent. The report uses collaborative approaches with the African Union Commission (AUC), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and partners, such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), to shape the migration narrative based on solid evidence and analysis. Further, the report amplifies African perspectives within the migration dialogue while attempting to balance the migration narrative and acknowledging that most African migrants move inter-regionally by crossing land borders rather than oceans. The Third Edition of the African Migration Report (AMR III) will deepen regional analysis of migration dynamics across the continent. Building on previous editions, it will continue to challenge dominant narratives by underscoring that African migration is primarily intra-continental, multidimensional, and a driver of development and integration. The report will address Africa’s interconnected humanitarian, development, and mobility challenges within an evolving geopolitical context, emphasizing the need for AMR III to generate actionable knowledge to inform policies, programmes, and investments at national, regional, and continental levels. It will support evidence-based policymaking, enhance migration-sensitive development planning, and promote cross-sectoral solutions to Africa’s mobility challenges. It also provides a strategic opportunity to consolidate and expand the tripartite collaboration between the AU, IOM, and AfDB. The report will focus on the following thematic topics: · Migration governance in Africa and related aspects of regional trade, labour mobility, border governance, and free movement; · Diaspora engagement for development, and · Development solutions for Africa’s displacement-affected populations · Climate change · Migration health Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing SLO ADDIS ABABA

Responsibilities

Serve as a co-editor for the third edition of the African Migration Report to deepen regional analysis of migration dynamics. The role involves generating actionable knowledge to inform policies and programs regarding migration governance, diaspora engagement, and climate change.