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Consultant

CompanyIOM
LocationDhaka
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 6, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants. More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
About the Role

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 at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration


 

Project Context and Scope

With a prevalence rate of 51 percent, Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world and the highest in South Asia. While factors like poverty, social and gender norms, among other factors, have historically driven this practice, recent data suggests a concerning increase in some regions, pointing to new or amplified influencing factors.

Concurrently, Bangladesh is a major source of international labour migration, with remittances forming a critical part of the national economy. Emerging research indicates a potential link between this migration and the rise in child marriage. Emerging research, reinforced by qualitative findings, suggests that families with migrant members may demand younger brides, or that dowries from early marriages are being used to finance the substantial costs of migration. In certain geographic areas where child marriage has reportedly increased- despite a national downward trend- international migration has emerged as the critical driver. This indicates a strategic economic calculation where the perceived financial benefits of child marriage in the context of migration may outweigh the significant harm to young girls. To investigate the dynamics of this complex issue, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh are initiating formative qualitative research. The study will explore the pathways through which international migration influences the  child marriage in Bangladesh.

To this end, IOM Bangladesh is now seeking a qualified Lead Consultant to conduct this formative research. The consultant will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the study, including finalizing the research design, overseeing data collection, conducting analysis, and producing a comprehensive final report.


 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

 

The consultant will be hired under the Migration Data and Research (MDR) Unit of IOM Bangladesh. The project “Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy II (REMAP II),” funded by the European Union (EU), will contribute to hiring the consultant. Migration Data & Research Unit . WBL-DX0125:1:1:3:002

Key Skills
Qualitative Social ResearchResearch DesignData CollectionThematic AnalysisContent AnalysisNarrative AnalysisQualitative Analysis SoftwareResearch EthicsReport WritingEnglish FluencyBengali FluencyTeam ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationAnalytical Skills
Categories
ConsultingScience & ResearchSocial ServicesGovernment & Public SectorData & Analytics
Benefits
Occupational Accident InsuranceIllness Coverage under Compensation Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Consultant will manage and implement formative qualitative research on the link between international migration and child marriage in Bangladesh. Responsibilities include finalizing research design, overseeing data collection, conducting analysis, and producing a final report.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
22431
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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