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Position Title: Project Officer (DTM)

Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi

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: 27 October 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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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 Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency and Preparedness Coordinator and in coordination with the DTM Regional Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of activities of the Displacement Tracking Matrix project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Implement Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) project activities in the country including coordination, reporting and administrative related activities.
  2. Contribute technical inputs for the updating of the DTM strategy to support humanitarian response and transition in Burundi in close coordination with the Government and with relevant partners.
  3. Coordinate and monitor DTM operations for DTM components implemented in the country.
  4. Supervise field operations for multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required. Ensure age and sex disaggregation of data at all stages of the information management cycle.
  5. Implement approved methodologies for the different DTM components in coordination with the Regional Office in Nairobi and DTM Support Geneva unit for the linkage of Burundi DTM to the IOM global DTM.
  6. Supervise DTM support staff, monitor the work of implementing partners carrying out DTM activities, and conduct training as required; regularly monitor and propose improvements to strengthen DTM operations and analysis.
  7. Monitor displacement and migration data analysis and facilitate data quality throughout the information management cycle. Facilitate the regular production of information products and support dissemination through different channels.
  8. Provide technical guidance to governmental counterparts, NGOs and other local partners to gather timely information about IDPs movements and other sources of data required.
  9. Assist with the preparation of narrative and financial reports required for DTM projects.
  10. Facilitate protection mainstreaming and the inclusion of gender indicators in DTM.
  11. Strictly adhere to IOM’s data protection principles and IOM’s data Governance Policy.
  12. Participate in relevant meetings and events.
  13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience managing humanitarian projects in post-conflict/emergency zones and in high-risk environments;

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities;

• Experience in one of the organizations of the UN Common System and field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies, including the administrative and financial aspects of it;

• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;

• Familiarity with liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;

• Proficiency in excel (required) and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software for reporting and visualization is an advantage;

• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Government relations and advocacy;

• Familiarity with the Great Lakes region is an asset;

• Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters, policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding.

Languages

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

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

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

Notes

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 October 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Posting period:

From 14.10.2020 to 27.10.2020

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: SVN 2020 235 Project Officer (DTM) (P2) Bujumbura, Burundi (56671136) Released

Posting: Posting NC56671137 (56671137) Released

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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.

With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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 works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management:

  • Migration and development
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  • Regulating migration
  • Forced migration.

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Position Title: Project Officer (DTM)

Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi

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: 27 October 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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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 Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency and Preparedness Coordinator and in coordination with the DTM Regional Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of activities of the Displacement Tracking Matrix project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Implement Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) project activities in the country including coordination, reporting and administrative related activities.
  2. Contribute technical inputs for the updating of the DTM strategy to support humanitarian response and transition in Burundi in close coordination with the Government and with relevant partners.
  3. Coordinate and monitor DTM operations for DTM components implemented in the country.
  4. Supervise field operations for multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required. Ensure age and sex disaggregation of data at all stages of the information management cycle.
  5. Implement approved methodologies for the different DTM components in coordination with the Regional Office in Nairobi and DTM Support Geneva unit for the linkage of Burundi DTM to the IOM global DTM.
  6. Supervise DTM support staff, monitor the work of implementing partners carrying out DTM activities, and conduct training as required; regularly monitor and propose improvements to strengthen DTM operations and analysis.
  7. Monitor displacement and migration data analysis and facilitate data quality throughout the information management cycle. Facilitate the regular production of information products and support dissemination through different channels.
  8. Provide technical guidance to governmental counterparts, NGOs and other local partners to gather timely information about IDPs movements and other sources of data required.
  9. Assist with the preparation of narrative and financial reports required for DTM projects.
  10. Facilitate protection mainstreaming and the inclusion of gender indicators in DTM.
  11. Strictly adhere to IOM’s data protection principles and IOM’s data Governance Policy.
  12. Participate in relevant meetings and events.
  13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience managing humanitarian projects in post-conflict/emergency zones and in high-risk environments;

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities;

• Experience in one of the organizations of the UN Common System and field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies, including the administrative and financial aspects of it;

• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;

• Familiarity with liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;

• Proficiency in excel (required) and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software for reporting and visualization is an advantage;

• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Government relations and advocacy;

• Familiarity with the Great Lakes region is an asset;

• Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters, policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding.

Languages

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

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

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

Notes

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 October 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Posting period:

From 14.10.2020 to 27.10.2020

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: SVN 2020 235 Project Officer (DTM) (P2) Bujumbura, Burundi (56671136) Released

Posting: Posting NC56671137 (56671137) Released

2020-10-28

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