• Maximum term position until October 2021
• Full time – 38 hours per week
• Flexible location

About the role

This role will be part of a small team leading the development of the Global Migration Lab, based at Australian Red Cross. The aim of the Lab is as follows:

Through partnerships and research we will develop insights into migration trends, policies and good practice responses at a local, regional and global level, ensuring that the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has the information we need to work where we are needed most, in the way that best addresses the strengths of individuals, communities, and the Movement across borders, and that ensures our humanitarian diplomacy efforts are based on sound evidence and expertise.

What you will bring

• Lead on Lab knowledge creation, including research design and ethics
• Drive increased evidence on regional / global migration issues, including through leading research engagement and collaboration
• Lead and advocate on new and emerging areas of work relevant to migration
• Through research, build the capacity of National Societies to collaborate with universities/research institutes
• Coordinate with the Movement Lead for guidance and support related to Movement engagement on migration, as needed, to inform design and implementation of research projects
• Lead the design and implementation of research projects as well as the data collection and analysis.

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Vicki Mau on 0477 351 643.

Position description: Senior Officer - Research (MSP).pdf