Research
Policy & Advocacy
Full-time
Integration Policy Analyst Migration Policy GroupPosted on 06.11.2024 Deadline 06.12.2024
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Application deadline: 6 December 2024
Starting date: 15 January 2025
Full-time position
Location: Brussels
MPG designs and implements comparative research and projects with stakeholders on comprehensive migrant integration and diversity. This work largely focuses on comparisons of policies and practices at national, regional and local level, monitoring compliance with international/EU legal standards and analysis of the impact of policies on integration outcomes.
For this applied research, MPG is looking for an analyst who will work on multiple aspects of integration policies and practices. Early assignments will include a policy monitoring report for the SIRIUS network on migrant education, policy informs on migrant entrepreneurship for the INNOVATE Migration Research to Policy project, and evaluations of initiatives under the Migration Partnership Facility. Prospectively, the analyst will work on updating MPG’s Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) for non-EU countries, as well as other projects.
Coordinating research projects, including collaborating with partners, identifying experts, designing questionnaires, convening meetings, preparing agendas with supporting documentation as well as reporting
Proposing, developing and fundraising for new research projects on integration policies at European, national, and local level as well as their impacts on immigration and integration outcomes
Management of project implementation (narrative and financial reporting, budget monitoring)
Using and creating international harmonised datasets from a wide variety of sources including government, statistical institutes, expert networks, academia, non-governmental organisations, media, internet, etc.
Analysing, writing, and presenting comparative results in an accurate and accessible way in the appropriate format (publications, trainings, blogs, public speaking)
Contributing to MPG’s indicator-based research with consistency checks, data analysis, and drafting reports
Collaborating in the design and use of the research (e.g. policy conclusions and advice) with a wide variety of policymakers and stakeholders
Assessing effectiveness of policies, projects, and evaluating their contribution to the proposed change
Work under the supervision of MPG’s Deputy Director and Head of Research and together with other MPG staff on common projects
Collaborating with a wide variety of actors in the implementation of MPG’s programme
Other research or networking tasks as requested
Masters’ or PhD degree, preferably in political science or sociology
At least 3 years’ additional experience in applied research on migration or integration
Comprehensive knowledge of migration and integration policies and processes
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, analyse compare, and summarise complex information
Knowledge and use of international migration datasets
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to present information and arguments in an articulate and persuasive manner in English (native speaker level)
Strong public speaking skills
Proven ability to autonomously lead project implementation including reporting cycle and budget monitoring (project and financial management)
Creativity and entrepreneurship to design/fundraise projects and work with different experts and stakeholders
Experience in working with, or advising, integration stakeholders at local, regional or national level
Strategic thinking for solution-oriented policy development / organisational change
Good knowledge of EU migration and integration policies
Strong quantitative skills
Some experience in the area of migrant education
Some experience in the area of migrant entrepreneurship
Some experience with impact/needs assessments, evaluations
Attention to detail and accuracy
Good networking skills and ability to engage with practitioners
Proactive, creative and entrepreneurial
Good understanding of working with other cultures
Ability to prioritise own workload and to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team
Approachability and openness
Diplomacy and political sensitivity
Committed to MPG’s work
Willingness to help out in other areas of MPG’s work where necessary
To apply, please complete the MPG employment Application Form.
Please note that:
Applications should be sent in English.
Applications should be composed of the completed MPG Application Form, CV, cover letter and a writing sample.
Applications should be sent electronically to jobs@migpolgroup.com.
The deadline for applications is 6 December 2024.
MPG is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview and a practical test.
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