Programme Coordinator (Information Management) 40 views0 applications

Position Title : Programme Coordinator (Information Management)

Duty Station : Niamey, Niger

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 August 2018

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Project Manager (SURENI), and in coordination with relevant Programme Managers and Sub-Offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of information activities in IOM Niger.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage the activities of the Information Management Unit and the development of a country wide strategy on data management and other relevant operations in close coordination with the relevant units and sub-offices.
2. Establish and coordinate field assessment with multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required.
3. Responsible for overseeing the production of all the required reports and information products on the information collection aspects of migrant assistance activities and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities and other units as requested, including, but not limited to, the analytical and statistical reports, migration trends, displacement profiles, maps and other relevant products.
4. Develop and implement a country-wide strategy on mobility tracking, flow monitoring, village assessment surveys and/or other relevant population data collection management operations in close coordination with relevant Units, Sub-Offices and the Regional Office and external partners where relevant.
5. Contribute to the resources mobilization efforts, identifying potential new project opportunities and contributing to the preparation of project proposals.
6. Develop and oversee the implementation of a capacity building strategy with relevant government counterparts on information management related to migration assistance.
7. Regularly monitor, propose, and implement all necessary modifications in compliance of the information management systems and infrastructure as per IOM Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies, standards and best practice for high performance, reliability and information security.
8. Manage programme staff, prepare and organize training for staff on project activities on a regular basis.
9. Manage and oversee Information Management coordination with relevant government actors and partners where relevant and necessary, and operational and technical aspects.
10. Implement information dissemination tools and operational frameworks for data collection and sharing among key stakeholders.
11. Liaise and represent IOM at meetings and events where these programmes are being discussed.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Business Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk Management 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 professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies;

• Experience in migration assistance activities;

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix

(DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• 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.

Other:

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country 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.