Lead Researcher

The aim of this study is therefore to take stock of the level of digitization of border control procedures in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, gather best practices as well as the current situation regarding the use of artificial intelligence and the opportunities for greater AI permeability throughout the entire immigration chain, from pre-departure to exit. The study will also identify the main challenges and resistance to the use of this technology, and make recommendations for overcoming them gradually at institutional, operational and technical level, taking into account the elements of public relations and communication.

Responsibilities:

Tasks to be performed under this contract:

• First deliverable – Submission of the initial preparatory package, composed of: 1. Clear study workplan, 2. study methodology, 3. NAUSS template for preparing “security study plan” and 4. the study outline for IOM’s approval.
• Second deliverable – Submission of the first draft of the complete research report with documented sources and references (IOM’s portion).
• Third deliverable – Submission of the research study final report, inclusive of NAUSS expert’s consolidated portion, ready for translation and publication by NAUSS research department, alongside with one (1) PowerPoint presentation encompassing a visual summary of the research study, including the recommendations.
• Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as migration studies, international relations, law, political science, sociology or another social science.
• A BS degree in combination of 6 years working experience in conducting research on relevant topics to this study.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise on the use of border management, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Technical expertise and proven experience on Artificial Intelligence in a border management context.
• Previous experience conducting comparative research on policy, preferable including law enforcement, national security, or defense authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research studies on thematic relevant to this study.

Languages:

• Fluency is English is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is a distinctive advantage.

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