Data Management and Visualization Officer (P2) IOM Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Data Management and Visualization Officer

Duty Station: IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 17 June 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. 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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Fiji; 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; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Somalia continues to face complex emergencies and post-crisis challenges that require effective coordination and response. IOM Somalia, through the Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) pillar, provides integrated support to affected populations in various sectors, including WASH, SNFI, CCCM, Health, Livelihoods, Climate, and Durable Solutions. The EPC pillar plays a critical role in addressing humanitarian needs, facilitating recovery, and building resilience among vulnerable communities in Somalia.

Alongside frontline activities, IOM Somalia has been implementing the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme which encompasses mobility tracking, flow monitoring, and surveys that aim at supporting evidence-based programming. As a co-chair of the Information Management and Assessments Working Group (IMAWG), and key member of the Internally Displaced Peoples Working Group (IDPWG), the DTM programme is enabling humanitarian actors to plan and respond to needs in Somalia and across the region.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC) and Programme Manager (DTM) and direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Data for Solutions) and in close collaboration with relevant units in the Country Office, the Data Management and Visualization Officer will be responsible for providing support and contributing to the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) initiatives and data collection in the country, with a specific focus on Climate Fragility, Durable Solutions and Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus (HDPN) thematic areas. In particular, the Data Management and Visualization Officer will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the DTM team with managing databases in support of ongoing assessment and monitoring activities, especially related to movement projections and durable solutions. This will include monitoring of remote data collection of projects in Somalia.
2. Assist in designing and expanding online interactive dashboards (e.g. PowerBi) that present key data related to ongoing DTM population and solutions activities, including displacement projection analysis for 2023 as well as durable solutions data – including the Local (Re)Integration Assessment (LORA) household assessment, service analysis and mapping, and solutions projections.
3. Support the durable solution activities on survey design, assessment preparation, data collection planning and monitoring, as well as in data cleaning and the preparation of final product reports and dashboards.
4. Review project documents of current DTM Somalia activities (Mobility Tracking, Flow Monitoring, Emergency Trends Tracking, and the Transhumance Tracking Tool) and provide recommendations for data visualizations and action plans to develop them.
5. Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that outline technical information management processes, to support the team with the ongoing maintenance, updating and expansion of online interactive dashboards.
6. Provide training and assist in capacity building for the data collection team on issues related to data quality, including definitions, numbers, trends, managing and developing dashboards.
7. Visualize, generate, and produce reports for accessibility in compliance with the standards of the DTM programme.
8. Coordinates, track and follow up on the timely preparation and generation of information products, and support information sharing and dissemination through all relevant channels in line with IOM’s data protection principles and as agreed by the programme manager.
9. Utilizing business intelligent tools, interpret and analyze the relevant raw data into meaningful information and key findings.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences 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 research and analysis in emergency and transitional contexts;
• Experience managing and utilizing business intelligence (BI) software to conduct analytics, data mining, data visualization (e.g. PowerBI);
• Experience using computer programs and databases (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and other enterprise database system);
• Experience in advanced data visualization, presentation, and information design skills;
• Numerical skills and experience in data analysis and data visualization;
• Field experience in survey coordination, i.e. training and managing large data collection teams;
• Experience working in international organizations and the humanitarian community; and,
• Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, humanitarian assistance, climate fragility, durable solutions.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of different data collection methodologies;
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate teams remotely and to prepare clear and concise reports, and assessment tools;
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI;
• Good computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing;
• Proven skills working with mobile data collection software (KoBO, ODK, ONA);
• Knowledge of data protection guidelines and principles;
• Knowledge of the region is an advantage; and,
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign is an advantage desired.

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 Somali is an added advantage.

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

Notes

With frequent travels to Somalia.

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 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 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.