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Mar 04 2022 Print
Reporting directly

Regional DTM Office

Duty Station

Homebased

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Professional Staff, Grade P2
Closing Date

2022-03-08

Status
Open

 

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) main operational tool for tracking and monitoring the movements and evolving needs of displaced populations since 2004. It has been systematically deployed in medium to large-scale humanitarian response operations in the last four years, including in all Level 3 emergencies.

Under the overall supervision of Regional Director (RD) for Asia and the Pacific and direct supervision of the Regional DTM Officer of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) and in coordination with the Global DTM team in Headquarters (HQ) in Geneva, Switzerland and the Migration Emergency Coordinators (MEC) Support Team for Afghanistan, the Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Support Officer will be responsible for providing coordination and management support to Country Offices (CO) in Asia and the Pacific to implement country level and regional DTM projects and initiatives, focusing on ongoing emergencies and response.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  1. Support in managing the technical aspects of regional DTM support operations and initiatives and facilitate synergy of various related tools and systems development with the Global DTM support team in HQ.
  2. Provide on-site or remote direct operational and technical guidance and support to DTM programs linked to the Afghanistan emergency response in the region as required, including travel to IOM field offices and COs to support DTM implementation.
  3. Monitor and inform on the production of information outputs in relation to regional and country-level DTM linked to the Afghanistan emergency response, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, displacement profiles, maps and other relevant products, to facilitate their highest possible quality. Produce products independently using secondary source data to support COs with no capacity, particularly during initial crisis response actions.
  4. Implement training and other capacity building activities on DTM to program staff
  5. Facilitate the timely preparation and generation of regional, sub-regional and national level information products, as well as support information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels.
  6. Liaise with relevant national and regional stakeholders and United Nations (UN) agencies to discuss, inform and explore potential development and initiatives in relation to the implementation of DTM programs and projects at the regional and country levels.
  7. Assist the DTM Afghanistan Crisis Response Coordination Team (ACRCT) and the Migration Emergency Coordinators (MEC) Support Team for Afghanistan with the consolidation and development of weekly internal and external mobility reports related to Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
  8. Work closely with the DTM REMAP Support Team in ROAP and the DTM ACRCT team to identify gaps in existing human mobility and displacement data, specific data needs related to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan for national, regional, sub-regional cross thematic analysis and to help strengthen evidence-base. Contribute to the development of tools and reporting mechanisms to fill those gaps.
  9. Assist in organizing national and regional situation briefings, data seminars and other visibility events related to humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, prepare invitations, participant lists, background notes and other relevant documents.
  10. Work closely with the Asia-Pacific Regional Data Hub (RDH) to identify gaps in existing human mobility and displacement data, specific data needs for national, regional, subregional cross thematic analysis and to help strengthen evidence-base. Contribute to the development of tools and mechanisms to fill those gaps.
  11. Facilitate the integration of relevant standards, manuals, and guidelines into the DTM implementation. These should include, but not limited to, the IOM Data Protection Manual, standard and guidelines in relation to Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Protection Mainstreaming, and IOM Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Standards.
  12. Participate in the Regional Information Management Working Group (RIMWG),and at other relevant working groups or initiatives that require information management and data analytics.
  13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

EDUCATION

  • Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk 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 in humanitarian emergencies;
  • Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities; 
  • Experience in a wide variety of software applications including GIS, Database, and Visual analytics

 

SKILLS

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies. 
  • Strong strategic and creative thinking.
  • Ability to work as a team with different program coordinators, to ensure integration of approaches and overall collaboration.

 

 

IV. LANGUAGES

 

  • External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
  • For all applicants, fluency in English is required.

 

 

V. COMPETENCIES

 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 level 2

  • 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 level 2

  • 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 and 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.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding {POSITION_TITLE_AND_LOCATION} in the subject line, no later than .

 

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

Jan 31 2022 Print
Classification

Professional Staff, Grade UG

Duty Station

Bangkok, Thailand

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Professional Staff, Grade UG
Closing Date

2022-02-10

Status
Open
Duration

9 Months with possibility of extension

 

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

 

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 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.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok, Thailand is one of the 9 IOM Regional Offices (RO) that oversees and provides strategic and technical support to IOM activities within the region. Under overall supervision of the Senior Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis Specialist, and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Project Manager (Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP)) based in Bangkok, Thailand, the successful candidate will be responsible for realizing data consolidation, analysis and reporting under the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) REMAP project.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  1. Provide technical inputs to be used for the development and implementation of the methodological, operational and training aspects of the DTM REMAP project.
  2. Draft and produce standard publishing materials and presentations, and various data visualization formats including maps, statistics, online materials and information sheets.
  3. Provide technical support related to data presentation needs on various written outputs (e.g. papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.).
  4. Draft, proof-read, assist with editing and format DTM output products including but not limited.
  5. Produce donor reports including project summary reports, quarterly flash updates and annual narrative reports.
  6. Prepare preliminary multi-country analyses of DTM data under the DTM REMAP project.
  7. Evaluate data and information gaps across all countries and propose adjustments to improve ongoing data collection exercises to strengthen overall consolidation and compatibility of data across countries under the DTM REMAP project.
  8. Research, analyze and evaluate new applications related to information systems, new technologies and processes to manage information in response to disasters and/or complex emergencies and make recommendations for their utilization.
  9. Travel to field missions when necessary to support DTM REMAP project implementation.
  10. Provide administrative and logistical support as needed.
  11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

  • Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, International Relations 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 in information management, reporting, coordination and analysis of data from large and complex information systems;
  • Research experience in the field of population studies, human mobility, mixed migration, and refugees/IDPs in developed and developing countries, including field experience related to displacement and migration research;
  • Practical field experience in domains related to relief interventions and humanitarian action (including support to displaced populations and implementation of emergency and early recovery activities), UN, and the cluster system, including CCCM is an advantage;
  • Experience in survey and questionnaire design and probabilistic sampling is an advantage.

Skills

  • Advanced English writing and communication skills. 
  • Advanced data monitoring skills. 
  • Advanced data analysis skills using excel, SPSS, STATA or R.
  • Data visualization skills using Adobe InDesign, Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Advanced reporting skills.

 

 

IV. COMPETENCIES

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

 

 

V. LANGUAGES

 

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic,

Farsi, Pashto, and/or Urdu is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes 1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

 

 

General Information

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 10 February 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

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.

 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Jan 26 2022 Print
Reporting directly

Senior Programme Manager of DTM REMAP

Duty Station

Bangkok, Thailand/ Homebased (if travel not permitted)

Number of positions

1

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2022-02-15

Status
Open
Duration

6 months

 

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

 

IOM works in the five broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, addressing forced migration, and the implications of climate change on migration. Cross‐cutting activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. The key responsibility of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is to formulate regional strategies and plans of action and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the countries within its region. Several Regional Thematic Units are based at the ROAP to fulfill this responsibility. The Emergency and Post Crisis (EPC) Unit in the ROAP focuses on ensuring IOM Missions in Asia and the Pacific are prepared to respond to Migration Crisis needs, aid decision-making related to humanitarian affairs, and strengthens partnerships with other organizations within and outside of the humanitarian architecture. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) project was developed in response to the critical need to collect and analyze information on (protracted) displacement and human mobility in, to and from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq and Pakistan and to contribute to evidence-based humanitarian and development programming in these countries and in the region.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  1. Assist in researching and drafting dashboards, flash information sheets, papers and reports describing and analyzing human mobility of Afghan, Bangladeshi, Iranian, Iraqi and Pakistani nationals inside their countries and across international borders.
  2. Assist in compiling, analyzing, visualizing human mobility data within Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq and Pakistan for DTM REMAP reporting purposes.
  3. Assist with the development of monthly and quarterly DTM REMAP products including newsletters, monthly and quarterly project update report compilations and any other reports or info sheets
  4. Assist in monitor day-to-day policy developments and debates within the partner institutions and organizations and provide information to the DTM REMAP Support Unit accordingly.
  5. Aid in the development of relevant information databases and tools including but not limited to the DTM REMAP project, sector related activities, mapping, and software tools.
  6. Assist with the management of social media and online web-outlets related to the DTM REMAP project.
  7. Assist in organizing meetings, seminars and high-level missions as needed.
  8. Provide administrative support as required.
  9. Support day-to-day activities of the DTM REMAP project and IOM Regional office, undertake any other activities and support any other project activities as requested by the supervisor. 
  10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

 

 

III. TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

 

  • Gain in-depth knowledge on the migration data, displacement tracking matrix (DTM), emergency and post-crisis migration and displacement portfolio in Asia and the Pacific. 
  • Opportunities to attend e-workshops, e-meetings and/or e-webinars with internal and external counterparts and engage with staff at national and regional offices.
  • Strengthen writing and information presentation skills, reinforcing learning. 
  • Utilize access to Staff Development and Learning online training courses and tools and take opportunities to develop skillsets and consolidate understanding as they arise. 
  • Understand IOM administrative systems and processes. 
  • Opportunities to discuss career planning and strategies for humanitarian work with IOM.

 

 

 

VI. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality.

 

 

V. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated; 
  • Able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
  • Good communication skills and able to work in a team;
  • Familiarity with computer programs, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher); 
  • Advanced English writing and communication skills 
  • Knowledge regarding quantitative statistical (social science/human mobility/migration) data analysis 
  • Familiarity with data analysis and visualization programs, (e.g. PowerBI, GIS ARC, Stata, SPSS, Knowledge of R, Tableau) will be considered an advantage;
  • Webpage as well as database development and management skills an advantage;
  • In-depth knowledge regarding econometrics will be considered as an advantage

 

 

VI. COMPETENCIES

 

Behavioral:

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.

 

General Information

  • Interns are granted a stipend as per IOM policy as a partial contribution to accommodations and living expenses. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
  • Before commencing work, successful candidates will be required to obtain a fit-to-work medical certificate from his/her doctor and submit vaccination records.
  • The Intern will be responsible for obtaining the necessary entry visa and arranging their travel to Bangkok. IOM will assist only in issuing documents required for visa processing.
  • Homebased Intern are responsible to manage their own resources to perform this responsibility, like Computer, dedicated internet connectivity.
  • IOM only covers the Intern against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. The Intern is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  • Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of IOM.
  • Interns are bound by staff confidentiality rules pertaining to their duties in IOM.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via e-mail to ROBangkokHR@iom.int. Please include the reference code ROBKK-CFA 22-009 followed by your full name in the subject line and mention your preferred duration as mention above.

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Duly completed IOM Personal History Form (can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/);
  • 2-3 writing samples, optional (relevant topic of your choice).

 

NOTE: Applicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration for the internship assignment.

Jan 10 2022 Print
Classification

Thematic focus: To assist IOMs Global Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) support team with reporting support and the implementation of quality control mechanisms

Reporting directly

DTM AKO Unit Lead (London) and DTM Lead Editor (London)

Overall supervision

Global DTM Coordinator (London)

Duty Station

London, UK

Number of positions

1

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2022-01-21

Status
Open
Duration

6 months

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 seven years, including in all Level 3 emergencies. During 2021 DTM was active in over 86 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,600 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eleven locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Pretoria, San Jose, Buenos Aires, Vienna and The Hague).

As part of the Global DTM Support team, this internship will work part of an active London based team supporting DTM country and regional offices. The position is focused on bringing the quality of analysis and reports regarding displacement and migration to a high standard for external publications. The position is key to ensuring a professional standard to DTMs analysis and reporting which can support operations and advocacy of mobile and vulnerable populations.   

Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the DTM Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality (AKO) Unit Lead (London, UK) and the DTM Lead Editor (London, UK), the successful candidate will integrate into the DTM AKO unit.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Objective: To provide operational reporting support to DTM Country and Regional offices.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Objective: To provide operational reporting support to DTM Country and Regional offices.

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

  1. Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data, as tasked by the DTM AKO unit

  2.  Facilitate the logistical organization of webinars in support of the DTM unit to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility and displacement; 

  3. If necessary, in coordination with DTM Country Missions provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility and displacement in the respective context;

  4.  Assist the DTM Country Missions and teams in London in the production and quality control of documents;

  5. Coordinate with other units of the global DTM support team to ensure continuity of functional workflows;

  6. Provide administrative and logistical support to the London team when needed;

  7.  Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance to DTM Missions, at their request;

  8. Assist in the refinement of DTM’s data collection methodologies and questionnaires, identifying good practices and providing recommendations for improvement;

  9. Support technical training of other staff, including through the organization of dedicated webinars;

Perform any other tasks as assigned.

 

 

III. COMPETENCIES

 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Excellent research, writing, communication and statistical/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; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; Technological Awareness.


BEHAVIOURAL  
Strong and demonstrable knowledge and interest in migration, development economics, political economy of development, conflict studies, public health 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.


TECHNICAL
Required

  • Fluency in French and English at a working professional level
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience using Adobe Suite (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Experience in quantitative research methods

Advantageous

  • Experience working with R (programming language), including at least three of the following
  • Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS/QGIS
  • Experience with other coding languages (e.g. Python) and relational databases (inc. SQL)
  • Experience in qualitative research methods

 

 

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education

  • Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to Economics / Development Economics, Data Science, Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Public health, Epidemiology or other relevant disciplines with a significant quantitative component. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degrees with 2 years of relevant working experience.

 

 

V. LANGUAGES

 

Required
Excellent communication skills in English and French (written and oral)
Advantageous
Knowledge of Arabic and/or additional UN language

 

 

VI. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please click here so see full instructions.

 

NOTE: Candidates without a professional competence in French will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Dec 01 2021 Print
Reporting directly

Senior DTM Coordination Manager

Duty Station

Geneva, Switzerland

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

Jan 1 2022

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2022-01-23

Status
Open

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 and migrants.

 

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyze data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Manager, and the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible to support the development and implementation of Fragility, Solutions, and Mobility (FSM) workstream within the Global DTM Support Team.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

  1. Support the development and implementation of FSM workstream at the global level and in the field. This includes, but not limited to, technical design, implementation, and refinement of FSM tools and applications, development of multi-layered analysis frameworks and models, and implementation in field operations as required.
  2. Support internal coordination on the various FSM topics between DTM and other relevant IOM’s programming or thematic areas as required.
  3. Provide remote or on-site (deployment) field technical and/or operational support for DTM implementation in the field in relation to the FSM workstream.
  4.  Support in technical liaison with relevant external counterparts as required in relation to FSM workstream. This includes representation in the relevant technical inter-agency forums at global level.
  5. Ensure the application of data responsibility and data ethics measures, safeguards, and standards across all elements of FSM development and implementation, at the global level and in the field.
  6. Research, review, analyze, and recommend improvement on tools, methods, frameworks and best practices in relation to FSM workstream
  7. Support in engaging DTM operations worldwide regularly to explore and recommend potential FSM implementation and expansion in the fields.
  8. Support in exploring further maximization of data use in various thematic areas across the humanitarian, development, and migration programming in relation to FSM continued development and implementation.
  9. Support in training and capacity building activities for DTM personnel worldwide in relation to FSM workstream.
  10. Support in the organization and participation in various relevant events, meeting, and webinars related to FSM or in which FSM can contribute to.
  11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics or Quantitative field (Math, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.), or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of related education and professional experience.

 

Experience

  • Experience in the development and implementation of humanitarian, transition and recovery, and/or development projects and programming.
  • Experience in works related to prioritization index in humanitarian, development, and/or migration programming.
  • Experience in implementing large data and information projects informing multi-sectoral programming areas.
  •  Experience developing best practices and tools to harmonize data collection and consolidation of datasets/databases.
  • Experience in working with large population database will be a significant advantage.

 

 

IV. SKILLS

  • Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite. Additionally, proficiency on database software, GIS, and data visualization tools, will be an advantage.
  • Skills in statistics and statistical methods, survey and assessment methodologies, and development of analysis framework and analytical outputs.
  • Skills in supporting the coordination of multi-stakeholder engagement at global and field level.
  • Have a solid awareness of existing and new developments in responsible, inclusive and ethical data science practices.

 

 

V. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent 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.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding DTM Fragility, Solutions, and Mobility (FSM) Consultant Geneva in the subject line, no later than Sunday 23rd January.

 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Dec 01 2021 Print
Reporting directly

Senior DTM Coordination Manager

Duty Station

Geneva, Switzerland

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

Jan 1 2022

Type
Paid Internship
Closing Date

2021-12-12

Status
Open

 

I. ORGANIZATION CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 and migrants.

 

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyze data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Manager, and the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the successful candidate will be be responsible for assisting the global data management activities in the cleaning, refinement and quality assurance of databases as part of the DTM’s information management tool.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

  1. Provide technical support in the collection and tabulation of DTM data and other information management activities (such as improvement of Central Data Warehouse, editing survey templates and data processing) at global or field level as required.
  2. Research, analyze and evaluate new applications related to information systems, to new technologies and processes to manage information in response to disasters and/or complex emergencies and make recommendations for their utilization.
  3. Assist in the drafting and validation of standard operating procedures for DTM data collection and management.
  4. Assist in the implementation of quality assurance system based on best practice for data quality control as implemented by DTM operations worldwide.
  5. Support in the implementation of data governance and data protection mechanisms in DTM operations at the global level and in the field as required.
  6. Develop and improve ODK and Kobo forms for survey templates.
  7. Prepare tabulations for technical reports, information bulletins and other relevant information products related to displacement and migration flows, such as statistical analysis and interpretation of results of assessments and surveys.
  8. Assist in data entry, database use and troubleshooting.
  9. Support in developing and implementing database queries as required.
  10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Demographics or an Information Management related discipline, or alternatively, an equivalent combination of related education and professional experience. Excellent knowledge of databases management, querying, quality assurance and control systems. Additional work experience is an advantage.

 

Experience

Experience in the development, refinement and implementation of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys) is an advantage.

 

Skills

  • Required advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Googledocs suite and SQL.
  • Valued proficiency in using two or more of the following tools: XLSforms for ODK and Kobo, Access, Python, Stata, R.

 

 

IV. COMPETENCIES

 

The incumbent 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.

 

 

V. LANGUAGES

 

Required: Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

Advantegeous: Working knowledge of French, Spanish or other UN language is an advantage.

 

VI. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

 

 

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 Data Management Support Intern Geneva in the subject line, no later than Sunday 12th December 2021.

 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications will not be considered

Nov 30 2021 Print
Reporting directly

Senior DTM Coordination Manager

Duty Station

Geneva, Switzerland

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

Jan 1 2022

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2021-12-12

Status
Open

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 and migrants.

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyze data to disseminate critical multi layered information on the mobility, vulnerabilities, and needs of displaced and mobile populations that enables decision makers and responders to provide these populations with better context specific assistance.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Manager, and the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide data science support to the global DTM support team operations.

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:

  1. Support in ensuring the quality and accuracy of data consolidate and stored in DTM’s Central Data Warehouse (CDW) using quality control techniques applied during relevant data management processes. This includes support, advice, and guidance to field operations in ensuring data is clean and accurate at the earliest possible for the global level consolidation purpose.
  2. Support in the development DTM’s Data Dictionary (DD) at the global level and support country missions in the field level roll out and implementation by providing technical guidance.
  3. Support in ensuring the accuracy of data and information in DTM websites using analytics/statistical models and quality control tools; including data checks and tests as required.
  4. Support the design, development, roll-out, implementation, and refinement of data quality control procedures, as well as standards and mechanisms by which to monitor and evaluate the quality of DTM data received from IOM’s field offices in a centralized manner. Provide technical support to IOM field offices in the process of improving data quality and incorporating these quality control standards.
  5. Research and develop models, analysis, reports, and documentation related to DTM and humanitarian, development, and migration programming as relevant. This includes the topic of displacement/migration and return, urban/rural displacement, and humanitarian-development nexus.
  6. Analyze information received from IOM’s field operations; develop and support the harmonization of DTM data collection tools (survey and assessment forms) that facilitate such analysis; contribute directly to the creation of analytics-based value products around the data collected by DTM field missions.
  7. Provide remote or onsite support to DTM field operations as needed.
  8. Research, analyze and evaluate innovative solutions on complementary data analyses, the use of analytical models and techniques, improved processes, and new applications related to information systems, new technologies and data-driven practices to manage information in response to disasters and/or complex emergencies and make recommendations on their utilization for DTM field implementations as well as for global support operations.
  9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics or Quantitative field (Math, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics/Chemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.), or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of related education and professional experience.

Experience

  • Experience in the development and implementation of humanitarian, transition and recovery, and/or development projects and programming.
  • Experience in the development, refinement and implementation of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys).
  • Experience in working with large population database will be a significant advantage.
  • Experience developing best practices and tools to harmonize data collection and consolidation of datasets/databases.

 

IV. SKILLS

  • Excellent proficiency in using Python and R. And in one or more data analysis software such as: Stata, SAS, SPSS, MATLAB. 
  • Skills in statistics and statistical methods, survey and assessment methodologies, and development of analysis framework and analytical outputs will be an advantage.
  • Expertise in machine learning, data mining, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and/or risk modelling. Hands-on mathematical programming and modelling.
  • Strong skills on Excel are required. Knowledge of BI Visualization tools (Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, etc.) and tools as HMTL and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with GIS and web mapping an asset.
  • Experience in distributed platforms (Hadoop, Spark, AWS, Azure, etc.) and/or Natural Language Processing an advantage.
  • Have a solid awareness of existing and new developments in responsible, inclusive and ethical data science practices.

 

V. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent 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.

 

VI. LANGUAGES

Required: Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

Advantageous: Working knowledge of French, Spanish or other UN language is an advantage.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding DTM Data Science Consultant Geneva in the subject line, no later than Sunday 12th December.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Aug 04 2021 Print
Duty Station

Lebanon

Number of positions

1

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2021-08-13

Status
Open
Duration

3 Months

 

I. DESCRIPTION

Lebanon is confronting multiple, overlapping crises. These are heightening fragility, while negatively impacting livelihood opportunities for an expanding caseload of poor and vulnerable households, including Lebanese nationals, Syrians, and migrants. A deepening economic crisis and the evolving effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have amplified the risk of unemployment, led to business closures and aggravated underlying drivers of inter-community tension. The Beirut Port explosion on 4 August 2020 compounded these issues, creating a spike in significant humanitarian needs while also generating substantial long-term consequences for economic recovery and stability.

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 over the last decade, including in all Level 3 emergencies. During 2020 DTM was active in over 86 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 6,700 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna, Pretoria and The Hague).

The DTM team in Lebanon was initiated after the August 4th Beirut Port explosion in 2020. The team were part of the Emergency Operation Cell (EOC) assessing the impacts on the blast affected populations, in coordination with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), UN agencies and NGOs. In October 2020, the DTM team initiated the Migrant Presence Monitoring (MPM) programme, a tool to assess the coverage and needs of migrant populations throughout the country. The MPM Tool has been rolled out across several Middle East & North Africa (MENA) IOM country missions.

Following the growing attention of the needs of migrants in the country, the DTM team is subsequently expanding its data collection and analysis portfolio, developing collaborations with other humanitarian and development stakeholders, Government counterparts and civil society.

The main objective of this position will be to assist IOM to be engaged a number of key data collection and analysis initiatives, with a focus on the upcoming Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA).

Read More at: https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/international-organization-migration/jobs/dtm-consultant Copyrights © 2019 Lebanon Support. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

II RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Objective:

To coordinate and oversee the implementation of DTM activities in Lebanon. The successful candidate under the overall leadership of the Head of Office (HoO) and direct supervision of Head of Programmes (HoP), will oversee the strategic direction of the DTM Lebanon mission, ensuring the successful implementation of the national MSNAs and other data collection exercises, such as the MPM. Core functions include:

  • Act as the primary focal point for DTM Lebanon, in terms of planning, operations and fundraising;
  • Lead data collection and analysis processes that IOM is engaged in, such as the inter-agency MSNA, the Migrant Presence Monitoring (MPM) Round 2, and other data collection initiatives. Represent IOM in relevant coordination fora, such as the MSNA Working Group,
  • Lead project development of ongoing and new projects with IOM’s Programme Support Unit (PSU), Regional Office (RO), and Global DTM Team regarding data collection initiatives around migrants and other vulnerable populations in Lebanon;
  • In collaboration with other IOM units, lead IOM’s research into the drivers of irregular migration from Lebanon, by examining sub-national mobility dynamics and migration intentions to improve protection and prevention programming, including community level-stability and livelihood support for the most vulnerable;
  • Liaise with the Regional DTM office, and Global DTM Team, with regards to building the capacity of the DTM country team, and to ensure global processes around methodology are followed;
  • Through inter-agency coordination, ensure that migrant data is well incorporated into inter-agency planning and response efforts;
  • Support other IOM units/teams with assessment capacity support when needed;
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area.
  •  Proven experience in designing, leading and implementing joint primary and secondary data collection, collation and analysis exercises in the field, particularly multi- and inter-sectoral assessments and/or analysis.
  • Proven experience with coordinating or collaborating with multiple agencies and partners on a joint project or programme.
  • Proven experience in capacity development (design of training packages, knowledge management and community of practice)
  • Experienced and comfortable in qualitative and quantitative analysis and aggregation methods

 

 

IV COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Excellent research, writing, communication and statistical/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; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; Technological Awareness.

BEHAVIOURAL  
Strong and demonstrable knowledge and interest in migration, development economics, political economy of development, conflict studies, public health 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.

TECHNICAL

  • Experience in developing statistically significant sampling methodologies
  • Excellent using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience using Adobe Suite (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Proven work experience in the Middle East Region
  • Proven experience implementing and coordinating large scale data collection and analysis initiatives

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter to  IOM Beirut HR department, at recbey@iom.int adding DTM Consultant Lebanon in the subject line, no later than Friday 13th August 2021.
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications will not be considered
Jun 16 2021 Print
Duty Station

Remote

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2021-06-21

Status
Open
Duration

2 months

 

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. IOM works in close partnership with various governments to enhance the capacities of relevant authorities, to respond to challenges related to migration management. IOM takes up the role of ensuring the orderly and humane management of migration, promoting international cooperation on migration issues, supporting relevant actors to govern migration flows to effectively maximize their positive impacts while minimizing the potential costs on migrants and society, as well as providing humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. Within the context of migration management and towards developing capacity of government counterparts in migration governance, IOM also provides data and evidence on migration.

The migration context of North Africa is characterized by complex migratory flows including Central Mediterranean route as one of the most prominent mixed migration routes connecting various countries in Africa to EU states. As per the data on arrivals in EU, during 2020, over 85,000 migrants crossed the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe, including over 36,000 reaching Italy and Malta via sea across the Central Mediterranean route with a majority transiting through Libya.

Before crossing the Central Mediterranean route a significant number of these migrants travelled through the desert in southern Libya to reach the coast for their subsequent journey to Italy or Malta. Furthermore, throughout 2020 Libya hosted up to 600,000 migrants including those intending to migrate onwards from Libya.

IOM's Missing Migrants Project launched in 2013, has developed into an important data and information source on migrants’ deaths in the Mediterranean as the project counts migrants who have died at the external borders of states, or in the process of migration towards an international destination, regardless of their legal status.

Similarly, several countries in the region have also established Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programmes that provide vital data, information and analysis on migrant populations and their needs. Furthermore, IOM in Libya via its various institutional information management activities also regularly collects, collates, and provides data on search and rescue operations carried out in the Libyan search and rescue zone.

These various steams of data, information, and evidence on migration trends in Libya can be connected to portray a holistic picture of the migration dynamics to, from and through Libya to better guide the development of migration management programming and policy. These consultancy TORs seek the support of an expert data and information management specialist in realizing key steps towards harmonizing the various data and information steams available to IOM.

 

 

II CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Objective

In order to improve assistance to stranded migrants and migrants in vulnerable situations in the desert and to support governments and international organizations to better define evidence-based policies and programmes on promoting safe, orderly and dignified migration, a holistic understanding of migration trends in Libya is required. The objective of this consultancy is to propose and develop a data analysis and visualization platform that connects the various available sources of data and information within and outside IOM.

 

Requested services

The consultant will be provided with the regularly used data sources (including IOM DTM and Missing Migrant datasets along with other institutional datasets), with an aim of drafting data management SOPs that connect these various datasets, and subsequently create and handover via training/instructional manual an interactive dashboard that presents analysis and visualization of the combined data. In addition, the consultant will also be tasked to highlight practical steps that can be taken to improve the data management and analysis processes undertaken.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (IBM/SAR), and in close collaboration with [WA1] the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme manager incumbent is expected to:

  • Map and classify existing data sources available in Libya (including those highlighted and shared by IOM).
  • Identify and map other institutions and sources engaged in providing data on migration along the transit routes in Libya.
  • Perform initial analysis of the available data in terms of its quality and utility; and produce an analysis plan that can be made part of the SOPs.
  • Draft SOPs on collating and synthesis of the various data sources to be used for visualizations and dashboards (along with initial collating / synthesis exercise).
  • Create an interactive data visualization platform or dashboard based on the collated and synthesized data.
  • Identify and assess challenges, limitations, opportunities related to the data used and the dashboard created.
  • Draft an easy to follow instructional manual on use, maintenance and updating of the data visualization platform or dashboard created for subsequent handover to dashboard manager.
  • Deliver training to relevant IOM staff as per the instructional manual drafted on use, maintenance and updating of the data visualization platform or dashboard

 

Deliverables

  • First deliverable - 10 calendar days from the start of the consultancy. Based on the existing data sets and a rapid needs survey of staff, the consultant will deliver an inception report briefly describing the data sources, output of the mapping exercises, and analysis plan based on the initial analysis.
  • Second deliverable - 30 calendar days from the start of the consultancy. First draft of the data visualization platform or dashboard for review and testing, along with the SOPs on collating and synthesis of data;
  • Third deliverable - 50 calendar days from the start of the consultancy. Final version of the running data visualization platform or dashboard along with the draft of instructional manual, and training of relevant IOM staff on the use, maintenance and updating of the platform / dashboard;
  • Fourth deliverable – 60 days from the start of the consultancy:

Final report including all of the above deliverables as a package for internal record.

Deliverables are expected to be drafted in English.

 

 

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in a field of study related to Computer Science; Software, Database or Web Application Development; Data Sciences; Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum of 3 (three) years experience in creating data visualizations platforms / dashboards.
  • Previous work experience related to data management, research, standardization, and visualization or design of digital information products
  • Strong knowledge of data analytics including in particular on data visualization platforms such as Power Bi, Tableau, Python (Dash)
  • Good understanding of gender-sensitive data analysis
  • Excellent report writing, communication, and analytical skills
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
  • Prior work experience with an international organization

 

 

IV. LANGUAGES

Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage.

 

 

V. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 level 1*

  • 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.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV with a cover letter to hrdlibya@iom.int, by 21 June 2021 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered.
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Jun 11 2021 Print
Reporting directly

Data Responsibility and Ethics Officer

Duty Station

London, UK

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2021-06-24

Status
Open

 

 

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Since 2004 the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been 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 seven years, including in all Level 3 emergencies. During 2020 DTM was active in over 86 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 6,600 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague).

With the expansion of DTM‘s portfolio, global workstreams and worldwide coverage the number of requests from external counterparts for use DTM data has exponentially increased. This has resultantly created the need to set in place more efficient procedures and systems that will in addition to maximizing the use of DTM data will contribute to enhanced data accountability and improved data governance practices.

The main objective of this internship will be to assist DTM to ensure adherence to existing policies, procedures and frameworks for DTM data sharing and assist in updating and developing new practical guidance, as needed. The intern will interact with DTM staff across geographical units, as well as with internal DTM project holders in the areas of data ethics, data governance, data protection, central data dictionary, and DTM standards. Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the Data Responsibility and Ethics Officer and the global supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the successful candidate will integrate into the DTM AKO unit.

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Objective: Contribute to enhanced Data Governance through facilitating adherence to and development of enhanced systems and procedures for sharing and use of DTM data with and by external counterparts.

Thematic Focus: assist DTM in applying data sound data sharing practices, in accordance with relevant internal policies:

  • Based on existing tools, and coordination with systems experts, to enhance an effective and accessible system for managing external data requests, inclusive of initial appraisal (categorization, urgency and importance), internal coordination, dataset or report readiness, lead time for preparation, response, response time, use and closure for received requests.
  • Support drafting of standard operating procedures and technical documentation for data request system management, ensuring alignment with internal data governance and other related policies and necessary coordination with relevant internal stakeholders, across DTM, other  HQ units, regional offices and country missions, depending on dataset.
  • Maintain the registry including updating the status of the data sharing request, regularly monitoring final use and results when publicly available, or following up directly to populate accountable use in the registry.
  • Support processes related to optimization of data use and risk assessment for external data sharing, by submitting initial appraisal based on recommended internal practices and policies.
  • Support the Global DTM team in the process of providing timely response, by ensuring adherence to internal data governance and other relating policies for data sharing requests that have been approved.
  • Support management of information, registry and documentation archive related to external data sharing.
  • Follow up on the output produced with the shared data, review if IOM|DTM has been properly referenced and alert management for potential sensitivities or inaccuracies.

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data, as tasked by the DTM AKO unit.
  • Facilitate the logistical organization of webinars in support of the DTM unit to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility and displacement.
  • If necessary, in coordination with DTM Country Missions provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility and displacement in the respective context.
  • Assist the DTM Country Missions and teams in London in the production and quality control of documents.
  • Coordinate with other units of the global DTM support team to ensure continuity of functional workflows.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the London team when needed.
  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance to DTM Missions, at their request.
  • Assist in the refinement of DTM’s data collection methodologies and questionnaires, identifying good practices and providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Support technical training of other staff, including through the organization of dedicated webinars.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to social sciences (e.g., migration, humanitarian affairs, development studies, political science, international relations, or a related field), or the equivalent combination of  work experience in a related area.
 
Experience
  • Strong knowledge on data processing practices.
  • Previous experience working with IOM, other UN agencies, NGOs, is an advantage.
  • Previous experience working on data sharing processes and policies in the public or private sector is also an advantage.
  • Outstanding analysis and drafting skills – previous experience drafting policies, advocacy documents and communication material for UN agencies and NGOs, a distinct advantage.
  • Proven ability to maintain close relations with team members, and external counterparts, including international organizations, clusters, government, donors, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

  • Excellent writing and communication skills, efficiency and flexibility. Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail and quality and capacity to meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

 

V. LANGUAGES

Required: Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

Advantegeous: Working knowledge of additional UN language.

 

VI. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.

 

VII. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding “DTM Data Sharing Intern” in the subject line, no later than Thursday 24th of June 2021