Project Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) 126 views0 applications

Position Title : Project Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM))

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan

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 : 29 April 2019

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Vanuatu; Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations in IOM South Sudan, the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM))) and in close collaboration with relevant units in the Country Office (CO), the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating DTM activities as follows.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support oversight and management of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme in South Sudan.
2. Support the DTM Coordinator with project management / reporting and contribute to oversight of the implementation of different DTM components.
3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of data collection tools, methodologies and standard operating procedures to facilitate operations.
4. Collaborate closely with IOM programme units and humanitarian and transition partners to optimize the utility and impact of DTM, particularly in relation to rapid response missions, programme planning and linkages to transition programming, including integration of protection and cross- cutting indicators.
5. Liaise with relevant Government of South Sudan authorities including the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), donors and other stakeholders on matters related to displacement data collection and management.
6. Assist in overseeing the drafting and quality control of DTM reports and information products, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, mobility tracking profiles, maps, conflict and displacement analyses, flow monitoring reports and other relevant products.
7. Ensure information sharing and dissemination of DTM products to all relevant channels in line with Data Protection Policies.
8. Assist in supervising programme staff and ensuring adherence to and capacity building on relevant administrative procedures in all phases of the operation.
9. Participate in and present information related to DTM at coordination meetings, including the Inter-Cluster Working Group (ICWG) and Needs Analysis Working Group (NAWG).
10. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts in close coordination with the Programme Support Unit.
11. Contribute to the development and presentation of programme updates, including monthly and quarterly external reports, as well as drafting and updating of the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), and Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) and other strategy documents.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Information Management, 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 working in international organizations and the humanitarian community;

• Experience in project implementation in a humanitarian context;

• Experience with donor reporting and project development;

• Prior experience with DTM a strong asset, prior experience with similar data collection systems a requirement.

• Strong computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing;

• Demonstrated knowledge of migration and displacement issues;

• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination system.

Languages

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

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

French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Desirable 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.

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.