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Position Title: Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

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: 30 December 2024

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.

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; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations, and the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Research), and under the secondary supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the Regional DTM Officer will coordinate the displacement tracking and flow monitoring initiatives within the Region, ensuring compliance with global standards, quality of country-level outputs and analysis products and adherence to IOM data visualization, dissemination and sharing procedures.

The Regional DTM Officer will also be responsible for leading the Information Management initiatives aiming to streamline data management and analyse mixed migration movements, trends, and characteristics across the region. In particular, the Regional DTM Officer will ensure regional consolidation of information and activities conducted at country level under various DTM programmes and related information management initiatives, and expand such activities where required, to increase understanding of population movements for route-based programming.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. DTM Programme Development and Support:

  • Coordinate and support the design, setup and roll out of new DTM initiatives and capacity building activities in accordance with IOM’s Strategic Plan, and global standards and methodologies, in close coordination with the global DTM Support Team and Global Data Institute (GDI).
  • Guide and support Country Offices in the use of IOM DTM methodologies based on the DTM methodological framework, standardized tools, implementation approaches and Information Management mechanisms to fit requirements at country level, while ensuring compatibility and efficient workflows with DTM global data standards and central data warehouse.
  • Coordinate and support the implementation of mechanisms for compliance and quality standards of implementation, output, and deliverables at regional and country levels, in coordination with the global DTM Support Team.
  • Support data for solutions to displacement programme development and support.

2. Technical Support and Capacity Building:

  • Manage the technical aspects of Regional Data Hub (RDH) Information Management (IM)initiatives and ensure synergy of various related tools and systems development at the regional, country, and Headquarters (HQ) level.
  • Ensure synergy of various related tools and systems development at regional, country, and headquarters levels.
  • Coordinate data management processes of the regional data warehouse and ensure that the various data sources are up-to-date and available to inform analysis and sharing.
  • Coordinate the development of methodologies and the tools for various data collection including at regional and country level as needed by regional mixed migration, mobility and displacement programming.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Provide monitoring and advice on the production of information products in relation to regional and country-level mobility data sources, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, maps and other relevant products, to ensure their highest possible quality.
  • Ensure knowledge management in relation to DTM data assets and operations within the region and support their use to enable the work of other global operations pillar programmes in pursuit of IOM’s strategic objectives.

4. Coordination and Partnerships:

  • Provide regular information updates to relevant units and the global DTM Support Team.
  • Develop and support, in coordination with Country Offices, operational partnerships with central and local authorities, service providers, agencies, and NGO partners to ensure effective implementation of DTM activities at national and district levels.
  • Participate in relevant meetings and undertake duty travel relating to DTM operations assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and set up of new project/ programmes, as required.

5. Good Data Practice and Dissemination:

  • Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products.
  • Accompany and support the adoption of the DTM data toolkit for good data practice implementation.
  • Adhere to IOM data protection, governance, protection-based approaches, and security standards.
  • Consider ethical data collection, use, sharing, and dissemination.
  • Represent IOM in working groups and provide strategic input.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, International Relations 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 information management, emergency humanitarian operations management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
  • Strong knowledge of DTM methodologies and standards;
  • Previous experience in country level DTM implementation is a strong asset;
  • Proven experience in humanitarian and migration data report development and review;
  • In-depth experience in advanced data visualization and information design;
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information systems;
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making; and,
  • Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

  • Proven skills to analyse statistical information and data (including familiarity with data analysis software such as Python, R, SPSS, STATA, Jamovi, etc.);
  • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures;
  • Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;
  • Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
  • Demonstrated team building and information management skills;
  • Demonstrated understanding of different data collection and statistical methodologies; and,
  • Knowledge and understanding of relational data theory (advantage).

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

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

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • 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.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications  by 30 December 2024 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.

Posting period:

From 17.12.2024 to 30.12.2024

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: VN 2024 728 Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer (P3) Nairobi, Kenya

(59337113) Released

Posting: Posting NC59337114 (59337114) Released

Posting Channel: Internal Candidates

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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
  • Facilitating migration
  • Regulating migration
  • Forced migration.

IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

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: 30 December 2024

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.

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; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations, and the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Data and Research), and under the secondary supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator, the Regional DTM Officer will coordinate the displacement tracking and flow monitoring initiatives within the Region, ensuring compliance with global standards, quality of country-level outputs and analysis products and adherence to IOM data visualization, dissemination and sharing procedures.

The Regional DTM Officer will also be responsible for leading the Information Management initiatives aiming to streamline data management and analyse mixed migration movements, trends, and characteristics across the region. In particular, the Regional DTM Officer will ensure regional consolidation of information and activities conducted at country level under various DTM programmes and related information management initiatives, and expand such activities where required, to increase understanding of population movements for route-based programming.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. DTM Programme Development and Support:

  • Coordinate and support the design, setup and roll out of new DTM initiatives and capacity building activities in accordance with IOM’s Strategic Plan, and global standards and methodologies, in close coordination with the global DTM Support Team and Global Data Institute (GDI).
  • Guide and support Country Offices in the use of IOM DTM methodologies based on the DTM methodological framework, standardized tools, implementation approaches and Information Management mechanisms to fit requirements at country level, while ensuring compatibility and efficient workflows with DTM global data standards and central data warehouse.
  • Coordinate and support the implementation of mechanisms for compliance and quality standards of implementation, output, and deliverables at regional and country levels, in coordination with the global DTM Support Team.
  • Support data for solutions to displacement programme development and support.

2. Technical Support and Capacity Building:

  • Manage the technical aspects of Regional Data Hub (RDH) Information Management (IM)initiatives and ensure synergy of various related tools and systems development at the regional, country, and Headquarters (HQ) level.
  • Ensure synergy of various related tools and systems development at regional, country, and headquarters levels.
  • Coordinate data management processes of the regional data warehouse and ensure that the various data sources are up-to-date and available to inform analysis and sharing.
  • Coordinate the development of methodologies and the tools for various data collection including at regional and country level as needed by regional mixed migration, mobility and displacement programming.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Provide monitoring and advice on the production of information products in relation to regional and country-level mobility data sources, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, maps and other relevant products, to ensure their highest possible quality.
  • Ensure knowledge management in relation to DTM data assets and operations within the region and support their use to enable the work of other global operations pillar programmes in pursuit of IOM’s strategic objectives.

4. Coordination and Partnerships:

  • Provide regular information updates to relevant units and the global DTM Support Team.
  • Develop and support, in coordination with Country Offices, operational partnerships with central and local authorities, service providers, agencies, and NGO partners to ensure effective implementation of DTM activities at national and district levels.
  • Participate in relevant meetings and undertake duty travel relating to DTM operations assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and set up of new project/ programmes, as required.

5. Good Data Practice and Dissemination:

  • Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products.
  • Accompany and support the adoption of the DTM data toolkit for good data practice implementation.
  • Adhere to IOM data protection, governance, protection-based approaches, and security standards.
  • Consider ethical data collection, use, sharing, and dissemination.
  • Represent IOM in working groups and provide strategic input.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Demography, Political or Social Science, Statistics, International Relations 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 information management, emergency humanitarian operations management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
  • Strong knowledge of DTM methodologies and standards;
  • Previous experience in country level DTM implementation is a strong asset;
  • Proven experience in humanitarian and migration data report development and review;
  • In-depth experience in advanced data visualization and information design;
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information systems;
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making; and,
  • Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

  • Proven skills to analyse statistical information and data (including familiarity with data analysis software such as Python, R, SPSS, STATA, Jamovi, etc.);
  • Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures;
  • Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;
  • Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
  • Demonstrated team building and information management skills;
  • Demonstrated understanding of different data collection and statistical methodologies; and,
  • Knowledge and understanding of relational data theory (advantage).

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

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

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • 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.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications  by 30 December 2024 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.

Posting period:

From 17.12.2024 to 30.12.2024

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: VN 2024 728 Regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer (P3) Nairobi, Kenya

(59337113) Released

Posting: Posting NC59337114 (59337114) Released

Posting Channel: Internal Candidates

2024-12-31

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