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Despite the high volume of population mobility, migrant stocks and the notable contribution by migrants to the Countries of Destination (CoD) and Countries of Origin (COO) in the Southern African region, data on international migration are often unavailable, or fragmented and non-comparable between countries. This hampers the capacity of relevant stakeholders to design and develop migration policies and operational responses based on solid evidence and affects the accuracy of national and regional reporting on policy and development progress. Timely, disaggregated and quality data would also serve to inform the United Nations system as a whole, as well as government and other societal partner platforms with regards to internal and policy- related programmatic design, Monitoring and Evaluation, and adaptation for both upcoming and current programmatic interventions. 

In view of the above, IOM Regional Office based in Pretoria is supporting the SADC Member States and the National Statistical Offices in the following areas: (i) strengthening of national coordination and migration data harmonization mechanisms, (ii) regional coordination and capacity building, (iii) establishment of measures to enhance migration data, (iv) enhancing the use of administrative data and, (iv) addressing data gaps on underreported migrant groups. 

The Consultant is expected to work under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Southern Africa in Pretoria, the direct supervision of the Southern African Migration Management (SAMM) Regional Project Coordinator and in close coordination with the Migration Research Division at IOM Headquarters and the Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC) in Berlin, the successful candidate will be responsible for research and knowledge production undertaken by IOM Regional Office for Southern Africa in the context of the SAMM project. For more information click here. 

The Migration Research Division of the International Organization for Migration is looking for academic and applied researchers on gender and migration who would be interested to contribute to a one-year research project funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on “The impacts of COVID-19 on migration and migrants from a gender perspective”. The objective of this research project is to explore and critically examine the short- and longer-term gender implications of COVID-19 impacts on migration and the well-being of migrants worldwide so as to inform policy and programmatic responses during and after the pandemic. 

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral ethnographer for a multisite ethnographic study in Senegal and Europe. JUSTREMIT is an ERC funded research project investigating remittances and justice with a focus on Europe and Senegal. One pillar of the project is an ethnographic study of remittances focusing on Senegalese senders in Europe and receivers in Senegal. Complementing the ethnography will be two PhD candidates working on migration governance issues and the PI’s study of global justice. The ethnographer will be a key member of the team. The position involves substantial field research. 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducts and supports data analysis designed to guide and inform migration policy and practice. The Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC), based in Berlin, Germany, responds to IOM’s call for upgrading its capacity to collect and analyse migration data, and to develop closer partnerships with data providers and academic institutions. GMDAC acts as a “data hub” for decision-makers and practitioners seeking the best available migration data. 

The conflict in Myanmar has forced roughly 850,000 Rohingya refugees to flee across the border into Bangladesh. Many now live in a series of sprawling refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been an increase in the number of Rohingya refugees moving from Bangladesh and Myanmar, towards other countries in Southeast Asia. High population density, a lack of knowledge about COVID-19 and a lack of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in settlements have exacerbated the risks among Rohingya refugees and migrants. 

The conflict in Myanmar has forced roughly 850,000 Rohingya refugees to flee across the border into Bangladesh. Many now live in a series of sprawling refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been an increase in the number of Rohingya refugees moving from Bangladesh and Myanmar, towards other countries in Southeast Asia. High population density, a lack of knowledge about COVID-19 and a lack of access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in settlements have exacerbated the risks among Rohingya refugees and migrants. 

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 37 member countries that works to build better policies for better lives. Their mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, they work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, they provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting. 

ERCOMER at Utrecht University is looking for a colleague to take up a full-time temporary position of an Assistant Professor. Candidates with a particular interest in understanding migration, cultural diversity and its impact on interethnic relations and immigrant integration, are encouraged to apply. Deadline to respond: 4 July 2021. For more information click here. 

We are inviting applications for 2 PhD Positions within the framework of the European Research Council project “Reintegrate: Reintegration Governance”. The Reintegrate project is funded for five years (2021-2026) through a 1.5 million euro ‘Starting Grant’ from the European Research Council. Funding from the European Research Council means that applicants of all nationalities are eligible for this project. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants willing to contribute to a dynamic research environment focused on academic, policy and societal impact. 

We are inviting applications for 1 Post-Doctoral Researcher within the framework of the European Research Council project “Reintegrate: Reintegration Governance”. The Reintegrate project is funded for five years (2021-2026) through a 1.5 million euro ‘Starting Grant’ from the European Research Council. Funding from the European Research Council means that applicants of all nationalities are eligible for this project. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants willing to contribute to a dynamic research environment focused on academic, policy and societal impact.