International Consultant – Support for Developing Recommendations on Mainstreaming Migration Data into the Development of the Population Registry in Georgia

The International Consultant will support IOM Georgia in assessing migration data needs for the future Population Register and develop recommendations for integrating migration data into the Population Register in line with international standards and best practices. The role involves reviewing documents, developing assessment frameworks, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and producing final recommendations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant documents including Geostat's draft Roadmap for the development of the Population Registry, standardized migration data methodology, legal and policy documents, and international standards and good practices.
• Prepare an Inception Report outlining methodology, work plan, assessment approach, and stakeholder consultation plan.
• Develop an assessment framework for migration data requirements and technical considerations for integration into the Population Registry.
• Prepare agenda, discussion materials, and presentations for stakeholder consultation round table.
• Undertake one mission to Georgia to facilitate stakeholder consultation, present international practices, discuss migration data requirements, and collect technical inputs.
• Lead the assessment of migration data requirements considering stakeholder consultations, national systems, and international standards.
• Develop draft recommendations for mainstreaming migration data into the Population Register addressing variables, data sources, governance, interoperability, data quality, legal and operational considerations.
• Revise and finalize recommendations based on feedback from IOM, Geostat, and stakeholders.
• Submit final recommendations, stakeholder consultation report, and presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Present final recommendations to IOM and Geostat through an online debriefing meeting if requested.
• Submit final Consultancy Report summarizing activities, methodology, and key findings.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in statistics, demography, economics, public administration, social sciences, information systems, or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in official statistics, migration data, population registers, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), administrative data systems, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, assessment or modernization of population registers, administrative data systems, or official statistical systems is required.
• Proven experience in developing statistical methodologies, technical guidance, or policy recommendations related to migration statistics, population statistics, or administrative data is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international standards and recommendations related to migration statistics, population registers, administrative data, and official statistics, including relevant guidance developed by the UN, UNECE, Eurostat and other international organizations.
• Experience in conducting institutional assessments and preparing technical recommendations for governments or national statistical offices is required.
• Experience in facilitating technical workshops, stakeholder consultations, and consensus-building processes involving government institutions and development partners is required.
• Previous experience working with National Statistical Offices, government institutions, and international organizations is required.
• Experience in integrating gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into statistical systems, administrative data, or policy development is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent command of English is required.

Skills

• Migration Data Analysis
• Population Registers
• Civil Registration and Vital Statistics
• Administrative Data Systems
• Statistical Methodologies Development
• Policy Recommendations
• International Statistical Standards
• Institutional Assessments
• Technical Guidance
• Workshop Facilitation
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Consensus Building
• Government Liaison
• Collaboration with National Statistical Offices
• Gender-Responsive Statistical Approaches
• Inclusive Data Practices
• Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Data Assessment Frameworks

Languages

English