International Organization for Migration
Position Title : Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer
Duty Station : Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 July 2022
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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; 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 in IOM Haiti, the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, in close coordination with the Regional Office for the Caribbean and Latin America and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Support Unit in Geneva Headquarters, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer will be responsible for the coordination, supervision and implementation of DTM activities in Haiti, which are funded by several donors.
DTM is IOM’s main operational tool for tracking and monitoring the movements and evolving needs of displaced populations. In Haiti, DTM has been active since 2010, when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake resulted in the destruction of more than 300,000 buildings and the displacement of 1.5 million people. More recently, it was activated in the humanitarian response to Hurricane Matthew in 2016, to the 2021 Earthquake that hit three Southern departments, and to social and gang-related violence in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince. DTM works closely with the Haitian Civil Protection agency to implement an early warning system for urban displacement in the capital, registrations and baseline assessments in displacement sites, and thematic surveys. The unit also provides information management support to the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) units.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Review existing DTM mechanisms, including mobility tracking, flow monitoring, site assessments, thematic surveys and other information gathering systems. If necessary, work in close collaboration with the Regional Office and DTM Unit at IOM Geneva Headquarters (HQs) to contribute to the development of improvements in methodologies and assessment tools.
2. Coordinate the tracking and monitoring of population movements and humanitarian needs within the framework of DTM activities, including the displacement early warning project in gangs affected areas.
3. Supervise DTM support and operational staff and provide guidance with respect to planned activities and information management standards.
4. Perform analysis of DTM data and contribute to the development of useful reports for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Facilitate the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders (humanitarian as well as transition/recovery actors) regarding population movements, new displacements, mobility trends, and conditions in return/relocation areas, as well as the situation of vulnerable groups including children, elderly, and disabled persons and any other relevant indicator to help inform the humanitarian response.
6. Represent DTM and participate in relevant inter-agency forums (inter-sector coordination group, information management working group (ICCG), protection sector meeting) and liaise with other agencies and partners involved in the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) project.
7. Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders and check if DTM data and information products address the needs of humanitarian and transition/recovery partners, monitoring utilization and satisfaction levels.
8. Document data and knowledge gaps related to migration, movement dynamics and other relevant fields of research, including humanitarian needs assessments and local stability; support or supervise required data collection and analysis.
9. Organize appropriate capacity-building activities on topics related to DTM and internal displacement.
10. Share concise analytical reports at regular intervals in the form of dashboards, mapping, and narrative reports on general mobility trends as well as specific research.
11. Within available capacity, coordinate Information Management (including Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) support to other projects in the mission, assisting with tool/database development and analysis.
12. Monitor DTM-related project budget expenditures and facilitate timely donor reporting for DTM projects.
13. In close coordination with the Mission’s management and programme support unit (PSU), coordinate program development for the DTM unit, with specific attention to the humanitarian-peace-development nexus.
14. Ensure compliance with IOM’s data protection principles and with international best practices for ethical data collection in humanitarian settings.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political Science / International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Geography, Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or;
• University degree with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in emergency response in the field, including data or information management, in crisis, post-conflict, and other displacement situations; previous experience in conflict areas an advantage.
• Experience with DTM methodologies, such as mobility tracking, registration, flow monitoring, and migrant perception and intention surveys, or experience in supervising other large-scale assessments and/or surveys in humanitarian or transition settings.
• Understanding and respect of IOM’s data protection guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in writing clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences.
• Experience working in a team in a time-pressured work environment.
• Experience in the development and implementation of population databases a distinct advantage.
• Strong knowledge and interest in migration, forced displacement, development and humanitarian issues.
Skills
• Knowledge of ODK / Kobo, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), relational databases (SQL), statistical analysis software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS) and/or data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau).
• Data collection, quantitative research, and report writing.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good skills in training and capacity building related to information management and data collection operations.
• Drafting technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Creole and/or 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
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 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 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. 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.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 July 2022 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 07.07.2022 to 20.07.2022
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 2022 220 Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Officer (P2) Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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