Country: Turkey
Closing date: 16 Jul 2018
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
About the job
Turkey is currently host to refugees, primarily from Syria, and to a lesser extent asylum seekers and refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran as well as a significant number of asylum seekers and migrants. In recent years it has become an important departure point for people in mixed migration flows, reaching a peak of over one million people leaving from or passing through Turkey in 2015. Thus Turkey is a key transit site on the Eastern Mediterranean route and critical to understanding the complex flows of migrants and refugees through information, research and analysis ensuring better early warning of future movements as well as improving the protective environment of protracted-displacement affected and migrant populations in Turkey. Danish Refugee Council has established mixed migration projects in other locations such as the Horn of Africa/Yemen, West Africa and North Africa that provide a protection-based response and now seeks to extend this work in Turkey.
The mixed migration project focuses on data development, analysis, research and advocacy. It concentrates on the so-called “Eastern Mediterranean route” flows from Afghanistan, Iran and the Middle East through Turkey towards Europe. The Mixed Migration Specialist will support DRC Turkey’s office on a wide range of activities as part of its overall strategy and coordinate with the Mixed Migration Centre - Middle East & Eastern Mediterranean.
The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) was established in February 2018. It brings together various existing regional initiatives – hosted or led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – engaged in data collection, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration issues into a new global network of mixed migration expertise.
MMS will closely collaborate with Turkey country office team and MMC team in DRC Regional Office in Amman.
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator (MMC), and as part of the Joint Analysis Unit (JAU) the Mixed Migration Specialist is responsible for the delivery and dissemination of quality research products focused on migration dynamics in/through Turkey. This includes creation of monthly products and research pieces, representation at meetings as required and strong coordination within the team for synergies in work flows and research directions. The key responsibilities of the Mixed Migration Specialist can be summarized as offering high calibre support specifically around the work of sourcing, synthesizing and processing information and data, and to a lesser extent training and awareness raising.
Reporting lines:
· Reports to: direct line to Turkey Protection Coordinator and technical line to Regional Coordinator
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
· RESEARCH
· REPRESENTATION
· ADMINISTRATION
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have
· University degree in International relations, development studies or similar; strong preference for mixed migration specialism.
· Strong communication and organizational skills;
· At least 3 years’ experience working in a similar position in an NGO/Research Centre/UN (preferably 4 years).
· Excellent knowledge of Turkish and regional migration dynamics and socio-political context
· Strong research and writing skills
· Fluent in English
· Key Stakeholders
o Mixed Migration Centre - Middle East & Eastern Mediterranean
o CSOs and NGOs in Turkey
o Regional Office
o RMMS west Africa, east Africa
o Partner agencies
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
RESEARCH (80%): Production of core MMC products and dedicated country products
· Responsible for drafting Mixed Migration Monthly Updates, 6-month trends report and thematic research papers and contributing to Humanitarian analysis monthly reports and quarterly White Papers;
· Preparation of short monthly articles
· Responsible for longer briefing papers/discussion papers (desk research every 2 months). Done in coordination with other members of the JAU.
· Support the Turkey Protection Coordinator in overseeing larger independent research projects carried out by external consultants
· Support in design of research projects and initiatives, input into questionnaires, formulation of research questions.
· Work with the team, partners and Protection Coordinator for identification of trends/topics/gaps to inform research directions
· Information management and research comprising: the gathering and dissemination of existing data, information, legislation, news items, news archives, policies and conventions, reports, best practice experiences and working methods related to key protection and migration subjects;
· To perform analysis of regional protection and mixed migration data, strategies, policies and legislation, and production and dissemination of quality reports under guidance from Protection Coordinator and Regional Coordinator
· Assist with advocacy, promotion of regional dialogue, networking and coordination by assisting to facilitate and coordinate consultation/technical working workshops and conferences/meetings, and to assist in the identification of areas for research or tools development;
· Assisting with support to capacity building and advice in the region in relation to mixed migration
REPRESENTATION (10%): Presentation and facilitation at events
· Represent the platform at meetings, conferences, and coordination forums.
· Prepare and deliver presentations about MMC work and outputs
· Support the Protection Coordinator in preparation of materials for the website, donor meetings etc
ADMINISTRATION (10%): Team organisation, project management and events
· Support the Protection Coordinator with writing of ToRs, selection of external consultants for larger research projects and act as focal point for consultants to ensure quality delivery of outputs.
· Support the protection coordinator with timely submission of relevant project reporting requirements
· Support in planning and facilitation of round tables/meetings
· Working with and motivating diverse teams to achieve the research goals
Additional Duties:
· Any other duties as directed by the line manager
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 5 months
Level: A15 / E
Start date: ASAP
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
How to apply:
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.**
Closing date for applications: 16.07.2018
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
