Consultant to support the Agency of Statistics in National Migration Survey

## 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 atIOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Project Context and Scope The International Organization for Migration (IOM), with funding from the Swiss Confederation/State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), is implementing the project “Enhance Migration Governance through Evidence-Based Programming and Strengthening Capacities of Authorities in Kosovo II.” Building on the achievements of the previous SEM-funded phase, the project seeks to strengthen migration governance in Kosovo through an evidence-based, whole-of-government, and whole-of-society approach. The project supports sustainable, coordinated, and rights-based migration management in response to evolving migration trends, including labour mobility, mixed migration flows, demographic challenges, and the need for closer alignment with European Union and international migration standards. To achieve these objectives, the project focuses on four complementary intervention areas: (i) strengthening migration governance institutions, policies, and data systems; (ii) enhancing labour mobility governance and ethical recruitment frameworks; (iii) reinforcing protection-sensitive migration management and support mechanisms for vulnerable migrants; and (iv) promoting the digital transformation of migration services and systems. Across all intervention areas, the project promotes evidence-based policymaking through improved migration data collection and analysis, institutional capacity development, technical assistance to migration authorities, prevention of irregular migration, and strengthened engagement of the Kosovo diaspora in national development. Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), as the national authority responsible for producing, processing, and disseminating official statistics, is undertaking the implementation of the National Migration Survey of Kosovo for the first time. The survey represents an important milestone in strengthening Kosovo's migration data system and addressing existing information gaps related to migration dynamics. Given the specialized nature of the survey and the limited internal capacities available for such a complex statistical exercise, KAS requires professional and technical consultancy support throughout the survey design and implementation process. The National Migration Survey aims to establish a sustainable statistical foundation for measuring and analyzing international migration among the population of Kosovo. The survey will generate reliable, harmonized, and internationally comparable data on migration flows, migrant profiles, migration drivers, links with the country of origin, and the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of migrants and their families. In addition, the survey will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of migration on demographic trends and socio-economic development in Kosovo. The implementation of the survey forms part of KAS's broader efforts to strengthen the national statistical system and improve the quality and availability of migration statistics in line with international methodologies and the best practices of European statistical institutions. The information generated by the survey will complement existing administrative and statistical data sources, providing a more comprehensive picture of migration processes and trends affecting Kosovo. Furthermore, the survey will support public institutions, policymakers, academia, international organizations, and other stakeholders by providing robust evidence for the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies related to migration, diaspora engagement, labour mobility, and demographic development. The survey findings are expected to contribute significantly to the analysis of contemporary migration patterns and to enhance understanding of the factors influencing migration decisions among Kosovo's population. The results will also serve as an important source for national and international reporting obligations and will support the harmonization of migration statistics with Eurostat methodologies and other relevant international statistical standards. Through the implementation of this survey and continued cooperation with national and international partners, KAS will further strengthen its institutional capacities, improve migration data collection methodologies, and ensure the long-term sustainability, accuracy, and international comparability of migration statistics in Kosovo. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Migration Management & Operations Unit/ Enhance Migration Governance through Evidence-Based Programming and Strengthening Capacities of Authorities in Kosovo II ## Responsibilities 6. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignmentThe Local Expert shall act as the lead technical expert for the preparation and implementation of the National Migration Survey of Kosovo, working in close coordination with the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) and with technical and advisory support from the Diaspora Expert/Fellow.The Local Expert shall have primary responsibility for developing the survey materials, adapting them to the Kosovo context, coordinating technical activities, consolidating contributions and finalising the deliverables for timely submission to KAS. Deliverable 1: Methodological Design and Survey Preparation Package The Local Expert shall lead the development and finalisation of a comprehensive survey preparation package, establishing the conceptual, methodological, operational and financial framework for the National Migration Survey of Kosovo. - A concept document defining the survey’s objectives, scope and expected results, accompanied by an implementation plan setting out the phases, key activities, responsibilities and timelines. The package shall also include a detailed budget identifying the financial and other resources required, together with the estimated costs for each implementation phase. - A methodological framework defining the principal migration concepts, definitions, indicators and data collection procedures. The methodology shall be developed with reference to relevant international statistical standards and good practices, including Eurostat methodological recommendations, European Statistical System principles and relevant United Nations recommendations, and adapted to the institutional and operational context of Kosovo. - A documented sampling design, including professional recommendations on the size, structure and selection of the sample, with a view to ensuring the statistical representativeness of the survey results. - A questionnaire covering the main dimensions of migration, including demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, reasons for migration, links with the country of origin and other relevant aspects. - Practical guidance explaining the terminology, concepts, interviewing procedures, questionnaire completion requirements and data qual