Statistics Intern - DTM AKO

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. The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who: a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age. Please also note the below addtional eligibility criteria: Applicants to IOM internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Applicants should have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of IOM’s official languages (English, French or Spanish). Background Information Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOMis dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. In a complex and uncertain world, the useful application of data for evidence-based policy and action is needed now more than ever. Whether it be helping displaced people find durable solutions in the face of climate change, to analysis that allows better forecasting of migration trends and preparedness—managing human mobility to contribute to sustainable development requires a datadriven approach. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has an abundance of information about human mobility: With offices in almost every country, IOM is trusted by its Member States for deep domain knowledge and field expertise. IOM has strategic partnerships with other United Nations (UN) agencies and stakeholders in the UN Migration Network. It works directly with a wide range of beneficiaries and enjoys a place at the forefront of data protection efforts within the UN system. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyses data to disseminate critical multi-layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance. Currently DTM includes four standard components for quantifying displacement and mobility – Mobility Tracking; Flow Monitoring; Registration; and Surveys – each comprising various methods and tools, that can be applied, adapted and combined as relevant for a particular context and data needs. In particular, DTM is developing a route-based research framework to guide the rollout of a global route-based research strategy to enhance the understanding of migration dynamics across regions. The new framework involves the optimization of the Flow Monitoring methodology to strengthen the statistical robustness of cross-border data and analysis, as well as conducting in-depth investigations into the drivers and barriers to accessing available migration pathways along the most travelled routes. Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the DTM Data Officer (London, UK) and in close guidance of the DTM Statistical officer, the successful candidate will integrate into the DTM AKO unit. The AKO unit of the global DTM support team is tasked with direct support to country and regional offices to ensure that the quality of analytic outputs is maintained in line with the global DTM standards, and are fit for purpose based on the audience and information needs at the country level. The AKO unit is also engaged in exploring the analytic potential of DTM data through thematic workstreams including children on the move, climate and natural hazard induced mobility, gender and displacement/migration, urban displacement/migration, data science and ethics and the humanitarian, development and peace nexus. This position will be based within the London team and will be focused on supporting the methodological design of DTM standard components aiming to strengthen the statical robustness of the data collected across over 90 field operations.