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May 20 2021 Print
Reporting directly

Senior Programme Manager of DTM REMAP

Overall supervision

IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Duty Station

Homebased (Bangkok, Thailand)

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2021-06-06

Status
Open
Duration

6 months


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.

Context
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.

 

Supervision
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of DTM REMAP programme based in Bangkok, Thailand the intern will support the concern unit for smooth implementation of ongoing work.

 

Core Functions/Responsibilities:
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 IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 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.

 

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.

 

Eligibility and Selection
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.

 

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

 

Language:
Fluency in English


Required 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 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.
  • 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.

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via e-mail to ROBangkokHR@iom.int . Please include the reference code ROBKK-CFA 2021-053 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).

Applicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration for the internship assignment.
May 10 2021 Print
Classification

Thematic focus: To contribute to the development of public health data models, building on existing initiatives between the IOM Migration Health Division and DTM to identify the usefulness of DTM mobility data from a public health perspective and recommendations for improvement in areas related to DTM data collection. This staff will facilitate work related to models across the collaboration.

Reporting directly

Global DTM Coordinator (London)

Thematic supervision

Health Emergency Operations Officer - Migration Health Department (MHD), Senior DTM Coordination Manager (Geneva).

Duty Station

London (UK), or Remote.

Number of positions

1

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2021-06-04

Status
Open
Duration

6 months with possibility of extension

 


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 2020 DTM was active in over 72 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague).

The Migration Health Division (MHD) oversees the Organization’s provision of migration health services globally. These services aim to meet the needs of Member States in managing health-related aspects of migration, and to promote evidence-based policies and holistic, preventive and curative health programmes which are beneficial, accessible, and equitable for mobile populations and host communities. IOM’s health response to humanitarian and public health emergencies aims to save lives, reduce morbidity and alle¬viate suffering, while upholding humanitarian principles and protect human dignity. Programming in this domain encompasses the various stages and typologies of emergencies, throughout all the phases of the mobility continuum.

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the need to address the vulnerabilities facing mobile populations becomes increasingly more acute in the effort to prevent rapid propagation of the health crisis. In the context of infectious diseases, understanding human mobility patterns can help guide public health preparedness and response efforts and prioritization of resources, and therefore needs to be well-understood within planning and response efforts.

The main objective of this consultancy will be to support IOM with the development of public health data models and to identify the usefulness of DTM mobility data from a public health perspective and provide recommendations for improvement in areas related to DTM data collection and use. This staff will facilitate work related to models across the collaboration.
Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the DTM Global Coordinator (London) and the Health Emergency Operations Officer (Geneva), the successful candidate will integrate into both IOM teams of DTM and MHD, and work closely with the IOM staff working on this project

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The candidate should be permanently up to date on the most recent human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in countries prioritized according to public health emergencies & specific to this project.

 

Project Objective: To contribute to advancing the capacity of public health stakeholders to access and use population mobility data derived from DTM data systems and other secondary source of data and analysis, including the mobile phone usage data.

 

The consultant’s main activities will include:

  • Contribute to the development of the Health, Border & Mobility Management (HBMM) data landscape (see Annex 1), and public health data models using DTM and CDR data
  • Identify the usefulness of DTM mobility data from a public health perspective and provide recommendations for improvement in areas related to DTM data collection, including recommended inclusions to the Global DTM Dictionary
  • Identify other external Public Health Information System/Services (PHIS) datasets that DTM data can complement, and provide recommendations on how DTM can complement these datasets, including examples/templates for cross-analysis, in coordination with MHD Research and Epidemiology team
  • Set up processes / recipes / automated systems to integrate CDR-derived outputs into DTM tools and operations in target country
  • Contribute, and author reports and online written advice regarding the combined use of CDR-derived and DTM mobility data to improve understanding of the influence of aggregate population movement on the spread of infectious disease with a focus on operationally relevant policies.
  • Contribute, and author reports and online written material on best practices for ethically sound use of mobile operator data for infectious disease control, with a focus on low and lower-income settings in conjunction with the Data Science and Ethics Group (DSEG)
  • Build up on existing DTM/MHD materials for DTM & MHD staff, and support the teams in producing documentation for global DTM preparedness, with specific emphasis on public health emergencies
  • Support MHD in consolidating recommendations related to DTM indicators and the MHD component in the DTM data dictionary, including in developing analytical frameworks applicable to DTM data and useful during health emergencies
  • Advancing the capacity of public health stakeholders to access and use population mobility data derived from DTM data systems and mobile phone usage data

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 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,
  • Pperspectives,
  • Concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
  • Technological Awareness.

 

Behavioural

  • Strong and demonstrable knowledge and interest in migration, public health, International Health Regulations, biostatistics, epidemiology, development 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 working with statistical software, such as Python, R, Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) or STATA software is necessary, Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is required;
  • Experience using Adobe InDesign is a distinct advantage;

 

IV. REQUIRED 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 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.

 

V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Education

Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to public health, epidemiology, Biostatistics, Physics, Geographical Information Science (GIS) or other relevant disciplines.

PHD in Epidemiology or spatial modelling would be advantageous.

 

VI. LANGUAGES

 

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

Advantegeous: Working knowledge of additional UN language.

 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (in PDF file) not more than one page specifying the motivation for application to: dtmrecruitment@iom.int Please quote “DTM Human mobility and public health + SURNAME_ Name” in the subject of your application email.
 
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
Deadline for application: 4th of June 2021

 

Annex 1:

Feb 04 2021 Print
Classification

Thematic focus: To assist IOM to continue and develop its global workstreams on monitoring the impacts of mobility as a result of COVID-19. This includes work on the following workstreams: Global Mobility Restrictions, Point of Entry Monitoring, Impact on Migrants.

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

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2021-08-27

Status
Open
Duration

6 months with possibility of extension

 


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 2019 DTM was active in over 72 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague).

The current outbreak of COVID-19 has affected global mobility in complex and unprecedented ways in the form of various travel restrictions, suspension of air travel and border closures. To better understand this, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has developed a global mobility database to map these impacts on human mobility, across global, regional and country levels. Furthermore, COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in camps and camp-like settings as well as exacerbated the vulnerabilities of mobile populations who may now be stranded owing to COVID-19 related mobility restrictions. This data is particularly important when addressing specific needs faced by migrants and mobile populations.

The main objective of this internship will be to assist IOM to continue and develop its global workstreams on monitoring the impacts of mobility as a result of COVID-19. This includes work on the following workstreams: Global Mobility Restrictions, Point of Entry Monitoring, Impact on Migrants.

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.

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Objective: Technical assistance in the production and review of information products and reports based on DTM and other data, with the aim of informing the humanitarian programme cycle (HPC)

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;

Thematic Focus: assist IOM to continue and develop its global workstreams on monitoring the impacts of mobility as a result of COVID-19. This includes work on the following workstreams: Global Mobility Restrictions, Point of Entry Monitoring, Impact on Migrants

  • Support the compilation of country level mobility restrictions as part of the Global mobility restriction work
  • Support the compilation of Impact on Migrants records, as part of the Impact on Migrants workstream
  • Support with the consolidation of the MR database, and quality control mechanism links to the MR and impact on migrant workstreams
  • Support with the consolidation of IOMs Point of Entry (PoE) database, and support with the data analysis of the fortnightly IOM PoE reports

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,
  • Pperspectives,
  • 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

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience using Adobe Suite (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Experience in quantitative research methods (statistical modelling, applied econometrics and/or machine learning) 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

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 (written and oral).

Advantegeous: Working knowledge of Arabic and/or additional UN language.

 

VI. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Required:
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

For application details, please follow this link: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/vacancies
Nov 24 2020 Print
Reporting directly

Senior DTM Coordination Manager

Overall supervision

Global DTM Coordinator

Duty Station

Geneva

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

January 1, 2020

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2020-12-22

Status
Open
Duration

3 months with possibility of extension

 


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.

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathers and analyzes 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.

The DTM Support Team, based in headquarters, assembles expertise in operations and coordination, methodology and concept development, mapping and Geographic Information Systems, statistical analysis, database and application system development, and data and information management. The support team has been critical in providing remote and onsite support to DTM field implementation.

Under the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator and direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Manager, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for providing support to the activities and services provided by DTM support team in headquarters for DTM implementation in the field worldwide, in particular to support development and implementation of supplementary and interoperable systems for quality assurance and further improvement of global DTM data and analysis.

 
 
 
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following tasks:
 
  1. Support in ensuring timely and accurate collection and database storage. This includes hands on coding ensuring data collected is proofed to source, handling daily exceptions (changes to source data, process errors, verifying suspect data), applying industry standard methodologies, and tracking to operational metrics.
  2. Support in analysing new data management assignments, developing scripts and tests to Extract, Transform and Load data from different country sources into the Central Data Warehouse and conforming to the DTM data dictionary, including data validation, change requests and providing quick and efficient solutions to data sourcing issues.
  3. Support in building requirements, metadata, backup procedures, and process documentation, and overall management of dataset addition process.
  4. Works with various parts of the global DTM Support team to ensure that content is delivered on-time, regardless of system issues, and that the format and structure supports the operational requirements.
  5. Support in data audit on exceptions and outliers associated with specific datasets. This may include verification, additional research, and modelling or related analyses.
  6. Support on development of data queries for internal use as require, as well as one-time data pulls from database as requested.
  7. Ensure that the implementation of the information management systems and application adhere to Ethical Guidelines for Data Science, IOM Data Protection Policy and Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Policies and Standards, including on system and data security.
  8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

III. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies
 

Behavioural

Personal commitment drive for results, efficiency, flexibility; ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds under tight deadlines; displays awareness of relevant technological solutions. Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services.
 

Technical

Required:

  • Strong SQL developer skills, knowledge of efficient querying using stored procedures and automated ETL routines.
  • Proficient skills on Excel for Data Analysis (pivot tables, vlookup, macros)

Desired:

  • Hands-on of advanced data manipulation tools (graph databases, cubes, relational and non-relational databases, streaming processing) and distributed architectures (Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Kassandra, MongoDB) is a plus.
  • Good data visualization skills on HTML5 or JavaScript environments, AngularJS, NodeJS, or D3 is a plus, and using BI platforms as PowerBI or Tableau
  • Experience on cloud architecture is a plus (AWS or Azure) an asset.
  • Excitement and interest in for spatio-temporal data.

 

 

IV. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Quantitative Science (Mathematics, Statistics, etc).

 

 
V. LANGUAGES
 
Required:  English
Advantageous:   Knowledge of 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

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 Intern Geneva
in the subject line, no later than Tuesday 22nd December.
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Nov 10 2020 Print
Reporting directly

Senior Programme Manager of DTM REMAP

Duty Station

Bangkok, Thailand (Homebased)

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2020-11-22

Status
Open
Duration

6 Months

 

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, the private sector, and migrants.


Context
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.


Supervision
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of DTM REMAP programme based in Bangkok, Thailand the intern (home-based) will support the concern unit for smooth implementation of ongoing work.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

 

 

IV. ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION

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. REQUIRED 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.

 

 

VII. GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. Interns are granted 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.
  2. Before commencing work, successful candidates will be required to obtain a fit-to-work medical certificate from his/her doctor and submit vaccination records.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Interns are bound by staff confidentiality rules pertaining to their duties in IOM.

 

 

VIII. LANGUAGES

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

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via e-mail to ROBangkokHR@iom.int adding reference code ROBKK-CFA 2020-116 followed by your full name in the subject line and mention your preferred duration as mention above, no later than than Sunday 22nd November.
 
NOTE: 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).

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

Sep 29 2020 Print
Reporting directly

DTM Coordinator

Overall supervision

The Chief of Mission in IOM Chad and the Emergency Program Coordinator

Duty Station

London, UK

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2020-10-11

Status
Open

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in IOM Chad and the Emergency Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of the DTM Coordinator and in close coordination with the Regional Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting DTM analysis and data-related activities in Chad alongside the DTM coordinator.

The wide range of Displacement Tracking Matrix projects ongoing in Chad reflects significant data needs in the country both in term of internal displacement and in term of wider migration and human mobility patterns. This position is meant to support the DTM coordinator on all data aspects of the work related to DTM which may include data systems set-up at the start of a project (mobile data collection, datasets preparation), data check during projects and data analysis and support to reporting.

The incumbent will be working in a structured team that will include two other support positions: junior data analyst based in London, national IM staff which will be complementary in tasks. The incumbent is expected to support data set-up and systems, he/she will mostly be asked to support DTM analysis and reporting on key products such as dashboards, narrative reports and additional data visuals.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  1. Insure strong data set-up for all DTM activities in Chad, including but not limited to: flow monitoring points, mobility tracking exercises, household surveys, registrations and ad-hoc research activities. Data set-up includes:
    • Ensure coherence of DTM forms with DTM standard through liaison with Regional Office
    • Ensure compliance of DTM Chad to data protection and data collection standards
    • If necessary, set-up servers in DTM Chad
  2. Provide guidance and capacity building to enumerators and DTM colleagues with respect to DTM data systems and data collection tools
  3. Work in close collaboration with the DTM Coordinator, the Regional Office and DTM Unit at IOM Geneva Headquarters (HQs) to contribute to the development of improvements in methodologies and assessment tools.
  4. Support DTM department on the analysis and production of DTM reports and all other publications related to DTM department, ensuring timely inputs from program and targeted dissemination
  5. Perform preliminary analysis of DTM data and contribute to the development of useful reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  6. Facilitate the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders (humanitarian as well as transition/recovery actors) regarding movements, new displacements, mobility trends, using DTM and other type of data.
  7. Travel regularly to field locations to provide technical support to heads of sub-offices and DTM staff. Organize appropriate capacity-building activities on topics related to DTM data.
  8. Share concise analytical reporting in regular intervals in the form of dashboards, mapping and narrative reports on general mobility trends as well as specific research.
  9. Facilitate and encourage the integration of gender and disability perspectives and attention to specific women/girl's and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within all IDPs/returnee activities.
  10. Develop most DTM reporting products in coordination with IOM DTM teams in RO Dakar (Data and Research Unit) and DTM HQ.
  11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education

  • Master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Information Management, Demography, 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

  • IM/Quantitative data collection experience needed.
  • Expert use of Excel (analysis, cleaning, compilation maintenance, etc.)
  • SPSS and/or Stata an asset.
  • Report writing skills
  • Data visual experience (Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint, Publisher, Abode, Tableau, etc.)
  • Good understand of basic statistics and data analysis
  • Has led training on data collection, methodology, etc.

 

 

V. LANGUAGES

 

  •  Fluency in English and French is required

 

 

VI. COMPETENCIES

 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
  • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM (optional depending on position level)

 

 

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 Data Analyst and Reporting Consultan, Chad in the subject line, no later than Sunday 11th October.

 

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

Aug 18 2020 Print
Reporting directly

Senior DTM Coordination Manager

Overall supervision

Global DTM Coordinator

Duty Station

Home-based

Number of positions

1

Type
Consultant
Closing Date

2020-10-30

Status
Open
Duration

3 Months

 

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.

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. DTM has been active in over 72 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of approximately 50 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.

 

The DTM team has been actively exploring options how AI and machine learning (ML) can improve and expand its programme areas for several years now, from applying methods for quality control, to predicting mobility in displacement contexts. Furthermore, DTM has been key in the discussions around the application of AI for humanitarian outcomes, having established and co-chairs the Humanitarian Data Science and Ethics Group (DSEG). UN AI activities can be found in the UN Activities on Artificial Intelligence Compendium.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior DTM Coordination Manager and the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, and working very closely with DTM Data Scientists and the DTM Ethics team, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing new uses of big data and AI/ML, developing policies, toolkits, applications and platforms to improve data-driven decision-making through the ethical use of data.

 

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  1. Component One – AI Mapping:
    • Through an assessment of DTM’s programme methodology and desk research, supported by a few interviews with key stakeholders as agreed by with IOM, carry out a rapid mapping of areas where the application of AI can be utilised to enhance DTM programme areas
    • Support in the design, implementation, deployment and evaluation of artificial intelligence solutions based on state-of-the-art approaches.
    • Identify and communicate on main DTM’s technology greatest challenges and propose correcting actions by leveraging DTM data assets to drive innovative work in AI/ML that can be applied at vast scale across the organization.

 

  1. Component Two – Quality Control
    • With support of IOM specialists in Geneva and relevant regional and country offices,  familiarise oneself with the data processing phases of the DTM data cycle, and develop guidance on methods on how AI can be used for quality control on data processing and analysis
    • Propose a set of recommendations how AI can be applied to support to support data integrity and analysis, including automatic generation of datasets and reports, whilst implementing a number of automated quality control checks

 

  1. Component Three – Ethics
    • Work closely with the internal Data Science & Ethics stakeholders about collaboratively developing operational guidance on how to apply AI in humanitarian operating environments in a safe and responsible way, respecting Do No Harm and Humanitarian Principles

 

  1. Component Four– Capacity Development and Coordination
    • Support in the development of a methodology report and a training package with the inclusion of recommendations for existing operations to initiate the roll out of AI use, including in capacity building experiences and where appropriate to the DTM Global Training package.
    • Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

 

 

 

III. TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE OUTPUTS OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT

 

 

  1. A report written in English (maximum 30 pages with annexes) that will (Report 1):
    • Provide a background and complementarity analysis of areas where the DTM can apply AI to support operations (data collection) and analysis, with recommended next steps of implementation processes

 

  1. Document (30 pages) the results of the analysis of current IOM/DTM quality control mechanisms, and provide recommendations how data quality and integrity can be improved through utilising AI (Report 2)
    • Generate any scripts required for accessing, cleaning, handling, analyzing, learning and modelling data;

 

  1. Electronic copies of presentations and other materials generated for workshops and conferences of relevance to the work within this consultancy.

 

  1. Final report on the consultancy as per IOM standard form.

 

 

 

 

IV. DELIVERY DATES AND DETAILS AS TO HOW THE WORK MUST BE DELIVERED:

 

The reports must be deemed acceptable by IOM (Global DTM Coordinator and other relevant specialists).

 

  1. Report 1 (AI Mapping)

 

  1. Mapping of DTM activities in relation to improvement of efficiency and expansion of activities (September 2020)
  2. List of possible AI applications (early October)
    • Pro/cons for each of these applications
    • Plan for implementation of those applications and their alignment with DTM strategy
  1. Draft report (mid October)
  2. Receive feedback from DTM Global Team (mid October)
  3. Submission of final draft report (End of October)

 

  1. Report 2 (Quality Control)
    1. Mapping of DTM quality control processes (mid of November)
    2. Draft report of recommended processes (end of November)
    3. Consultation with DTM Data Scientists, ICT and DTM coordination team (early December)
    4. Draft Final Report (mid-December)
    5. Last round of feedback from DTM Global Team (mid-December)
    6. Submission of final report (end of December)

 

  1. Presentations and workshop documentation (by December 2020)

 

  1. Final report on consultancy (by end December 2020)

 

Note: Deliverable dates may vary depending on the recruitment process

 

 

V. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS:

 

  • Timely delivery of foreseen outputs as per above timeline
  • Compliance with IOM and UN standards of quality, diplomacy, ethics, gender equality, human rights, and data protection
  • Timely and quality of incorporation of IOM specialists` inputs and requests for revision
  • Responsiveness in communication and readiness to participate in meetings, both virtually and in person

 

 

 

V1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  1. Education
    • Master’s degree in Information and Data Management, Computer or Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant experience.

 

  1. Experience
    • PhD is an asset. Candidates pursuing PhD are welcome and encouraged to apply
    • Extensive experience in design, setting up, managing, and coordinating data collection and analysis exercises of relevance to migration and displacement.
    • Proficiency of working with computer programmes for data analysis and data management (Python, Scala, R, SQL/NoSQL architectures, and Big Data/High Performance Computing, etc).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of international data and migration statistics standards and practices and ability to apply this knowledge to a new context.
    • Experience in coordinating activities at global, regional, and cross-regional level.

 

  1. Languages
    • Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish and French is an advantage.

 

  1. Note

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

The consultant will be responsible to follow IOM writing guidelines and latest glossaries in all given assignments for accurate translation.

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

 

 

 

VII. COMPETENCIES:

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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: work 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 (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding Consultant – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science and Ethics Home-Based/Geneva, Switzerland in the subject line, no later than Friday 30th October
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications (CV+cover letter in PDF format) will not be considered
Jul 17 2020 Print
Classification

Thematic focus: Reporting (Chad)

Reporting directly

Unit Management Co-Leads

Overall supervision

Global DTM Coordinator

Thematic supervision

DTM Coordinator (Chad)

Duty Station

London, UK

Number of positions

1

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2020-07-22

Status
Open
Duration

3 months with possibility of extension

 


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. DTM has been active in over 72 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 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).

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 IOM Chad, the successful candidate will be part of the AKO unit to remotely support the Chad response and wider West and Central Africa (WCA) analysis.

 

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 Chad situation through the review, processing and analysis of data collected through the DTM and other relevant displacement and mobility data collection in the country and surrounding region.


Thematic focus: Reporting (Chad response)

In particular, he/she will:

  • Provide support in creating narrative reporting outputs and dashboards for DTM data on the Chad situation, notably at the data review, processing and analysis phases;
  • Assist in identifying information gaps and how to improve data collection methodologies and tools for the 2020 data collection cycle;
  • Assist in the production, review and quality control of documents on the Chad situation;
  • Assist in the production of infographics on the Chad situation;
  • Facilitate the organization of webinars or other events in support of DTM’s work on the Chad situation to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in Chad and surrounding countries.
  • Stay abreast of the most recent secondary data sources, publications and other relevant information on the Chad context;
     

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in the 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 data analysis, research, writing and communication 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 Chad and neighboring countries;
  • Technological Awareness

 

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 sciences, or other relevant disciplines.

  • Mastery of the Microsoft Office Package
  • Knowledge of publishing and graphic design software including Adobe Suite applications (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

 

V. LANGUAGES

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

Advantegeous: Working knowledge of Arabic and/or additional 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 to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Chad Analytics, Knowledge and Output (AKO) Quality Intern in the subject line, no later than Wednesday 22nd July.
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications will not be considered
Jun 10 2020 Print
Classification

Thematic focus: Working across multiple datasets collected by DTM in South Sudan to ensure data quality and support with analysis and reporting aimed at informing humanitarian, early recovery and public health planning. Automating data cleaning, analysis and visualisation through development of suitable R scripts.

Reporting directly

DTM Data Analyst (Juba, South Sudan) & AKO Unit Lead (London)

Overall supervision

Global DTM Coordinator (London)

Thematic supervision

DTM Coordinator (Juba, South Sudan)

Duty Station

London, UK

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Intern
Closing Date

2020-06-25

Status
Open
Duration

6 months with possibility of extension

 


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 2019 DTM was active in over 78 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 5,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 45 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague).

The DTM team in South Sudan is one of the world’s largest, with over 80 staff working across multiple components and thematic areas to inform humanitarian, early recovery and public health programming. Ongoing operations include tracking displaced and returned populations and their needs, monitoring population flows through key border crossings and transport hubs, operating biometric registration systems for fair and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid, delivering thematic household surveys in urban areas and displacement camps, and assessing existing infrastructure and services in areas of return.
 
Following a scale up of DTM’s operations in South Sudan since 2018, there is now an unprecedented amount of data available for analysis. However, such data is only beginning to be leveraged at its maximum potential for the purpose of guiding humanitarian, early recovery and public health interventions. The unit is currently expanding its data analysis portfolio, developing collaborations with other humanitarian and early recovery partners and expanding beyond descriptive analysis while maintaining a large range of regular information products accessible by operational partners. It is also transitioning towards progressive automation of data analysis processes, following global best practices in data analytics and data protection.

The main objective of this internship will be to assist IOM to develop new analytical products based on data collected by DTM in South Sudan, with a particular focus on location assessment and household / individual survey data, and to contribute to the automation of data cleaning, analysis and visualisation processes by developing suitable scripts in R.

Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the DTM Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality (AKO) Unit Lead (London), DTM Data Analyst (Juba, South Sudan) and the DTM Coordinator (Juba, South Sudan), and the overall/daily supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator (London), the successful candidate will integrate into the AKO unit.

 

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Objective: Technical assistance in the production and review of information products and reports based on DTM and other data, with the aim of informing humanitarian, early recovery and public health programming in South Sudan. Development of R scripts for data cleaning, analysis and visualisation. It is expected that the intern will spend approximately 80% of their time supporting the DTM team in South Sudan.

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data, as tasked by the DTM unit, with a primary focus on South Sudan;
  • 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 South Sudan provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility and displacement in South Sudan;
  • Assist the DTM South Sudan 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 with a primary focus on South Sudan;

Thematic focus: Support DTM South Sudan data analysis and reporting, automating data cleaning, analysis and visualisation through development of suitable R scripts.

  • Develop R scripts for data cleaning, analysis and visualization of data collected by DTM in South Sudan, with a focus on location assessments and household/individual surveys;
  • Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance, with a primary focus on South Sudan;
  • Draft and edit reports, dashboards and infographics presenting analysis of data collected by DTM in South Sudan, ensuring the products are accessible to non-technical audiences;
  • Identify and synthesize relevant secondary data sources, contextualizing DTM data to inform humanitarian, early recovering and public health programming;
  • 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;
  • Support any reporting activities related to DTM’s work in South Sudan;
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned throughout the internship. 

 

 

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

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with R (programming language), including at least three of the following packages: dplyr, data.table, ggplot2, shiny, sf (or equivalent)
  • Experience in quantitative research methods (statistical modelling, applied econometrics and/or machine learning)

Advantageous

  • Experience using Adobe Suite (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator)
  • 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

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 (written and oral).
Advantegeous: Working knowledge of Arabic and/or additional 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) to dtmrecruitment@iom.int adding Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) South Sudan Analytics, Knowledge and Output (AKO) Quality Intern in the subject line, no later than Thursday 25th June.
 
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications or submitted in more than one file (CV+cover letter in PDF format) will not be considered.
May 28 2020 Print
Duty Station

Thailand

Number of positions

1

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Type
Closing Date

2020-06-15

Status
Open

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental humanitarian organization established in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society. In the framework of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) project, funded by the European Union, IOM now invites Expression of Interest from Service Providers for the for the formation of an “Academic Consortium” on human mobility in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Pakistan.

 

IOM is looking for an experienced multi-disciplinary team of academics and/or individuals (Academic Consortium) with experience in human mobility, international migration, forced migration, internal migration, internal displacement, return migration, migration theories, human mobility data analysis and modelling and relevant knowledge of the specific thematic areas and project countries.

 

The selected Academic Consortium will have full access to unique longitudinal DTM REMAP databases (in accordance with international data protection standards), collected in the project countries, to carry out in-depth research and national and regional policy briefs on key thematic topics related to the DTM REMAP project including:

 

  • international and internal mobility/migration
  • (forced) displacement
  • drivers of migration
  • return migration.

 

For more information visit: https://www.iom.int/service-provider-academic-consortium%20

 

The application must be submitted though e-mail ROBangkokPL@iom.int  no later than 15 June 2020, 8.30am (Bangkok local time).

 

Inquiries regarding the expression of interest should be addressed to ROBangkokPL@iom.int   before the 10th of June 2020.