Required 

A Master's degree in a relevant field 
A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience of research in contexts of migration, displacement, economics, and international development 
Past experience specific to the East and Horn of Africa, Central/South Asia, and/or the Middle East and North Africa 
Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs 
Proven experience in project management and leading teams 
Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example, R, SPSS, NVIVO) 
Knowledge of key institutional frameworks and stakeholders 
Strong presentation skills and ability to build professional relationships 
Excellent verbal and written skills in English  
Keen attention to detail 
Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team 
Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines 

Desirable 

A PhD degree in a relevant field 
Published articles/papers (peer-reviewed) 
French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and/or additional languages