Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix) 137 views0 applications

Position Title : Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix)

Duty Station : Pemba, Mozambique

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 June 2020

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Operations, the direct supervision of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the DTM GIS/IM officer and the Head of Sub-Office in Pemba, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the DTM programme implementation in Cabo Delgado and Nampula.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the DTM Programme Coordinator in the management of DTM operations in Cabo Delgado and Nampula, including the production of reports and flash updates as well as staff management.
2. With support and guidance from the DTM Coordinator, represent DTM in meetings and engagement with partners and local authorities on matters related to displacement data collection and management. Participate in and present information at coordination meetings related to DTM.
3. Supervise the implementation of field assessments and products, involving multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows and returnee assessments.
4. Participate in the development, management and training of mobile (digital) data collection tools in alignment with the DTM Country operational plan and in close coordination with the overall DTM coordinator and the GIS/IM country officer.
5. Recommend areas for improvements and propose solutions to improve data collection, effectiveness and efficiency of the methodology and the processes to maximize performance and contextualization of DTM field activities;
6. Responsible for drafting information products on DTM, including, but not limited to, the analytical and statistical reports, displacement profiles, maps and other relevant products.
7. Support data management activities, including data mapping, encoding, storing, processing and analysis, specifically in relation to GIS.
8. Assist in managing the field reporting mechanism used by the DTM operations in Cabo Delgado and ensure that daily updates are cross-checked with the field teams and both uploaded and disseminated on a daily basis.
9. Support the IM/GIS officer to identify availability of relevant datasets, data and information gaps, and support the design of effective solutions to meet IM needs in an accurate and timely manner.
10. Collaborate closely with IOM Programme Units and humanitarian and transition partners to contribute to optimizing the utility and impact of DTM.
11. Support building the capacity of the DTM field staff and casual laborers, and propose ways to improve data quality and building the capacity of DTM partners and government authorities.
12. Facilitate the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl’s and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within DTM activities.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science 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 project implementation in a humanitarian context;

• Experience working on issues such as migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance;

• Experience in data collection, research, and report writing;

• Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting;

• Experience writing technical documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets;

• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and other GIS-related software; is an advantage;

• Knowledge of data protection guidelines and principles.

Skills

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

• Knowledge of graphic design using Adobe suite of tools;

• Expertise of data collection tools e.g. Kobo and ODK.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of

Portuguese, French, and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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 & 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.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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.

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