GIS and IM Support Officer - Bangkok, Thailand
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments, the private sector, and migrants.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) – Asia and the Middle East is a project funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The main objective of the project is to strengthen the evidence-based formulation and implementation of humanitarian and development policy and programming on migration and forced displacement in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq and Pakistan through the use of IOM’s existing methodology and platform of the DTM.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis Specialist, and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Project Manager (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) - Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) based in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand, the successful candidate will be responsible for realizing data consolidation, analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and relevant Information Management (IM) product development under the DTM REMAP project.
II. CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the implementation of an effective GIS in the context of DTM REMAP project, including the production of GIS-related products both for operational purpose and information sharing and dissemination.
- Support the data collection processes and information management activities, including, but not limited to, data mapping, encoding, storing, processing, analysis and production of various types of information products specific to aspects related to GIS and information management.
- Support the identification of/and support analyze existing GIS systems and structure capacities, availability of relevant datasets, and data and information gaps. Design effective systems/solutions to meet all IM-related needs in an accurate and timely manner.
- Support with identifying gaps within GIS-related data and information relevant to the implementation and contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs.
- Support in planning and developing SQL queries to ensure the DTM REMAP’s ability to deliver timely and verified data.
- Ensure the implementation of the information management systems and application adhere to Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Policies and Standards.
- Support the effective project implementation; ensure regular monitoring as per agreed timelines; prepare project status and progress reports.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- Master’s degree in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation (GIS and Remote sensing), Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience of the use of GIS-IM in emergency operation context; • Expertise of Esri ArcGIS software and other GIS-related software;
- Documented experience of using system analysis methods and data modelling tools, relational databases and object-oriented programming would be an advantage;
- Experience using two or more of the following tools: Access, Visual Basic, Java, , SQL or Oracle;
- Experience in the development and implementation of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys).
Skills
- Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), and MS Office applications;
- Knowledge of R/Python, SPSS/STATA
- Knowledge of using Power BI or Tableau
- Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets
- Knowledge in advanced data visualization and information design skills
- Knowledge of data protection guidelines and principles
IV. COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
- Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency...
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
V. LANGUAGES
VI. OTHER
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
No late applications will be accepted.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
