Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

The Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme – Labour Mobility and Regional Integration for Safe, Orderly and Humane Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa – is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme aims to strengthen labour migration governance, promote ethical recruitment, enhance protection of migrant workers and their families, and facilitate safe and regular labour mobility pathways that contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, particularly for youth and women.

In Rwanda, under the BRMM programme, IOM has implemented the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Through a combination of entrepreneurship training, business development support, mentorship, and seed funding, the YBI programme aims to strengthen youth-led enterprises and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Under the BRMM programme in Rwanda, IOM implemented the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiative in 2024 and 2025 to support young entrepreneurs in developing viable business ideas and strengthening their entrepreneurial skills. Through a structured incubation process, participants received business development training, mentorship, and coaching to refine their business concepts and prepare business plans. Selected winners were subsequently awarded seed funding to support the establishment and growth of their businesses.

Following the successful implementation of the YBI programme, IOM seeks to assess its outcomes and longer-term impact on beneficiaries who participated in the 2024 and 2025 cohorts. The tracer study will examine the extent to which participants have applied the skills and knowledge acquired through the programme, established or expanded their businesses, created employment opportunities, and improved their economic well-being. The findings will inform future programming, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to the sustainability and scalability of youth entrepreneurship interventions under the BRMM programme.

Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion/ Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), project code LM.0659

• Completed and verified survey questionnaires for the assigned sample
• of key observations or issues encountered during data collection.
• Cleaned dataset submitted to IOM within the agreed timeline.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Minimum of a High School certificate is required and Diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field is desirable

Experience

• Prior experience in field data collection, preferably in development or humanitarian surveys (highly required).
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, ODK) (highly required)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and gender considerations.

• Resident or familiar with the target location (advantageous).

Languages

• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda(required) and English(required)

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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