DTM Venezuela Response Intern (Data Cleaning); Location: London

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Since 2004 the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s main operational tool for tracking and monitoring the movements and the evolving needs of displaced populations. It has been systematically deployed in medium to large-scale humanitarian response operations in the last five years, including in all Level 3 emergencies. DTM has been active in over 70 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 2,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 40 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague). Since its inception the global support team includes, on average, 50% female and 50% male staff as well as a diverse range of nationalities.

Global DTM support is organized within the following units: Global System Management (GSM); Project and Operations Support (POS); Operations and Methodological Framework (OMF); Data Systems and Centralization (DSC); Data Management, Verification and Procedures (MVP); Digital Content Management (DCM); Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality (AKO); Data Models and Learning (DML); DTM and Data Partnerships (DDP); Geospatial Analytics (GSA); Data Initiated Operations (DIO); and Humanitarian and Development Solutions (HDS).

As of January 2020, more than 4.8 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela are outside their country of origin as a result of the political, socio-economic and human rights situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (hereinafter Venezuela). Of these, 4 million are in host countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. To respond to this large-scale population movement, DTM activities were launched in the region in 2017 and are now present in all 18 countries covered under the IOM response.

Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the Unit Management Co-Leads and the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator (London), in conjunction with the Office of the DG’s Special Envoy for the Venezuela Situation, the successful candidate will be part of the AKO unit to remotely support the Venezuela situation response covering 18 countries.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Unit Management Co-Leads in the London DTM AKO unit, the incumbent will provide remote support to the DTM response to the Venezuela situation through the review, processing and analysis of data collected through the DTM and other relevant displacement and mobility data collection in the region.

Thematic focus: Data Cleaning and Verification (Venezuela response)

In particular, he/she will:

• Provide support in data processing, including cleaning and verification of the DTM data on the Venezuela situation collected in 2019;
• Assist in identifying data quality concerns and how to improve data collection for the 2020 data collection cycle;
• Assist in the adjustment of existing / programming of new data collection forms (using Kobo) for 2020 data collection;

• Assist in the production, review and quality control of documents on the Venezuela situation;
• Facilitate the organization of webinars or other events in support of DTM’ s work on the Venezuela situation to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in affected countries.
• Coordinate with other members of the Global DTM support team and the Office of the DG’s Special Envoy to the Venezuela response as needed;
• Stay abreast of the most recent secondary data sources, publications and other relevant information on the Venezuela situation;

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

• Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance
• Assist the DTM Reporting Unit with the revision, translation and uploading of reports, dashboards and assessments.
• If necessary, to provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations in allocated countries;
• Provide administrative and logistical support when needed.  

Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

III. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Accountability;
• Client Orientation;
• Continuous Learning;
• Communication;
• Creativity and Initiative;
• Planning and Organizing;
• Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter;
• Familiarity with the situation in Venezuela and affected countries;

Technological Awareness, including familiarity with Kobo

Behavioural  

• Strong and demonstrable interest in migration and/or humanitarian issues;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility;

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds under tight deadlines. 

IV. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to social science, economy, management, or other relevant disciplines.

• Knowledge of Database Information Systems development (SQL)
• Knowledge of assessment and data collection apps (KOBO or ODK)

V. LANGUAGES

Required: Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral). Good working knowledge of Spanish (written and oral)
Advantageous: Working knowledge of another UN language.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname, adding portfolio/example of work) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding DTM Venezuela Response Intern (Data Cleaning); Location: London in the subject line, no later than Friday 13^th March.

 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications or submitted in more than one file (CV+cover letter in PDF format) will not be considered