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.
Project Context and Scope
Under the ongoing Government of Japan-funded project, AI-Powered Preparedness and Anticipatory Action, IOM is seeking to strengthen its capacity to anticipate and respond to emerging risks through enhanced foresight, early warning, preparedness and anticipatory action. The initiative focuses on linking conflict, environmental, socio-economic and displacement data to enable earlier risk detection and more timely, evidence-based preparedness and anticipatory action, with initial operationalization in Sudan.
A central component of the project is the integration of conflict-related data and analysis into horizon scanning and signal detection, multi-hazard triggers and alert mechanisms, and analytical products to inform early action. Additionally, the project seeks to ensure that preparedness and anticipatory action are themselves conflict-sensitive, so that early and anticipatory action efforts are context-aware and do not exacerbate existing tensions.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division (PRSD) | Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery AI-Powered Preparedness and Anticipatory Action project (EP0116).
Tasks to be performed under this contract
Education
Experience
- At least 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in conflict analysis, early warning, humanitarian action, or related areas;
- Demonstrated experience integrating conflict analysis into data systems, analytical frameworks, or decision-support tools;
- Proven experience producing high-quality analytical outputs and translating complex analysis into practical recommendations;
Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of anticipatory action, preparedness, and/or early warning systems, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts;
- Familiarity with multi-hazard risk analysis, data-driven approaches (including quantitative and qualitative data), and/or AI-supported analytical processes is an asset;
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English; ability to convey complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences;
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.