Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix) Full-Time

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 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.