Mobility Data and Quantitative Analysis Specialist – Geopolitical Shocks Report

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Mobility Data and Quantitative Analysis Specialist to support the flagship analytical report "How Geopolitical Shocks Reshape Population Movements". The consultant will work from Kabul for a period of just over three months, beginning 15 September 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Develop time‑series, event‑linked and population‑profile analyses that underpin the Geopolitical Shocks Report.
• Compile event chronologies, create data inventories and conduct exploratory flow analyses.
• Produce analytical maps in‑house to visualise population movements.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Migration and Mobility Research Specialist and other IOM colleagues at regional and headquarters levels.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in migration studies, geography, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience conducting mobility or population movement analyses in complex settings.
• Ability to work under the supervision of senior IOM staff and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑visibility analytical report on geopolitical impacts.
• Collaboration with senior experts in migration research.
• Exposure to IOM’s global network and field operations.