Call for Applications (CFA) for Senior Technical Consultant – Africa Migration Data Network (AMDN) Start Up and Implementation Support
Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Project Context and Scope The Africa Migration Data Network (AMDN) is a continental technical platform within the African Statistical System, hosted by STATAFRIC and supported by partners including the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Statistics Sweden (SCB). During its start‑up phase, the AMDN is expected to be operationalised through a dedicated Secretariat hosted within STATAFRIC, responsible for day‑to‑day coordination, technical implementation, and partner engagement. The Network will be guided by a planned governance structure, including a Steering Committee to provide strategic direction, oversight, and alignment with AU statistical priorities, with the participation of key institutional partners. The AMDN’s mandate is to strengthen the production, harmonisation, governance and strategic use of migration and displacement statistics across Africa, in line with the Migration Policy Framework for Africa, Agenda 2063, SHaSA 2, the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In its start‑up phase (2026–2027), the AMDN will operationalise its governance structure, initiate core activities (e.g. support to implementation of the AU Guidelines on Migration and Displacement Statistics, preparation of the next African School on Migration Statistics (ASMS), initial analytical products) and mobilise technical and financial resources. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing STATAFRIC / AMDN Secretariat IOM Special Liaison Office (Addis Ababa), Regional Office for East, Horn and Southern Africa (RO Nairobi), Regional Data Hub (RDH Nairobi), in coordination with other IOM Regional Offices in Africa and relevant HQ units.