MMC 4Mi Officer

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, and the Mixed Migration Center (MMC), a top source for quality data and analysis on mixed migration, are looking for a motivated MMC 4Mi Officer to support the regional team and ensure smooth 4Mi implementation across Asia.

About MMC:

The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a global network consisting of seven regional hubs (Asia, East Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, North Africa, West Africa) and a central unit in Geneva. The MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise on mixed migration. The MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based protection responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. The MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move. The three overall objectives of the MMC are:

• To contribute to a better, more nuanced and balanced understanding of mixed migration (knowledge)
• To contribute to evidence-based and better informed migration policies and debates (policy)
• To contribute to effective evidence-based protection responses for people on the move (practice)

The MMC is part of, and governed by DRC. MMC regional hubs are hosted within DRC regional offices, but part of the global MMC network. While its institutional link to DRC ensures MMC’s work is grounded in operational reality, it acts as an independent source of data, research, analysis and policy development on mixed migration for policy makers, practitioners, journalists, and the broader humanitarian sector. The position of the MMC does not necessarily reflect the position of DRC. For more information on MMC visit our website (http://www.mixedmigration.org/).

About 4Mi:

One of MMC’s flagship projects is the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative (4Mi). 4Mi collects data through in-depth structured interviews, identifying protection risks, conditions, experiences and trends faced by people on the move. 4Mi builds a knowledge base around protection and vulnerabilities with a view to informing policy and humanitarian programmatic response as well as enhancing sector understanding and knowledge on migration dynamics.

About the job

Under the direct management of the MMC Regional Manager for Asia and the Pacific, the 4Mi Officer will provide day-to-day administrative support to the regional MMC team to ensure smooth 4Mi implementation across Asia.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

4Mi implementation support:

• Support the administrative needs of 4Mi across Asia and the Pacific;
• Support the recruitment of monitors; liaise with the Regional Data and Research Specialist and DRC Finance Department to ensure the timely payment of monitors; and support monitors to ensure compliance with monthly reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain logbook with essential correspondence between DRC and 4Mi monitors; Manage proper storage and archiving of relevant documents and maintain filing system for all 4Mi monitors.
• Transmit inputs and feedback from monitors to project staff, including but not limited to, suggestions on revisions to data collection methods; and ensure feedback from project staff reaches monitors;
• Identify and assess training needs; organize and support the delivery of training for monitors;
• Assist the Regional Data and Research Specialist with organizing 4Mi trainings (e.g. booking of flights, basic updating of training material, preparing 4Mi phones).

Data management, research production and knowledge dissemination:

• In collaboration with the 4Mi team, manage, process, and analyse large quantities of data; ensure availability of clean datasets;
• On a monthly basis: manage the initial quality check of collected 4Mi data based on guidelines and support from the Regional Data and Research Specialist and other colleagues; manage the initial data cleaning process based on guidelines and support from the 4Mi team.
• Support the Regional Data and Research Specialist and 4Mi colleagues when needed in improvement of database and website.
• Contribute to drafting and creation of visuals for regularly published information products;
• Work closely with MMC colleagues in researching and analysing migration trends in the region;

Strategy and standards

• Contribute to the development of MMC Asia’s research agenda.
• Ensure the compliance of MMC standards and guidelines related to 4Mi implementation.
• Work with the Regional Data and Research Specialist and other colleagues to develop standardised information management tools, and to improve information management and data processing standards for 4Mi.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of professional experience with strong analytical skills and demonstrated command of working with large quantities of data in Microsoft Excel; ability to process and aggregate data, as well as conduct analysis. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including but not limited to data science, international relations, public administration, business administration, political science, sociology, social science, or international development.
• Understanding of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, and online data collection platforms;
• Knowledge of specialized analysis software (SPSS, R, Stata, etc) is desirable;
• Knowledge of administrative and financial systems;
• Demonstrated ability to produce cogent analyses for a wide variety of audiences;
• Highly organised and methodical;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in a team;
• Previous experience in data collection activities in humanitarian settings is an asset, as is previous experience in working in mixed migration context/projects in the region is desirable.
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of a regional language is desirable

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: until 28 February 2026

Band: Band H

Work location: Bangkok, Thailand

Start date: 01 August 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 09 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.