Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Reporting)

Position Title: Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Reporting)

Duty Station: Pemba, Mozambique

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: 21 November 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; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; 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 Deputy Chief of Mission and direct technical supervision of the Migration & Displacement Data Coordinator and administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office in Pemba, the Programme Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Reporting) will be responsible for supporting the implementation and coordination of reporting and analysis activities, and the overall publications and editorial process of DTM Mozambique information products.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Draft and contribute to the development of required reports and information products of DTM, including, but not limited to, analytical and statistical reports, site profiles, maps and other relevant products.
2. Report and assess DTM data and provide feedback regarding any inconsistencies.
3. Review collected data and information and map the identified conditions and needs in areas affected by displacements.
4. Support overall programme implementation and reporting. Track progress and check that deadlines are met.
5. Research, assess, draft, and format internal and external programme reports and documents.
6. Provide technical guidance and inputs to support the Unit on survey design, assessment preparation, and data collection planning and monitoring.
7. Provide technical assistance to support IM/GIS officer on designing new research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), data collection tools and publications.
8. Contribute to the design and implementation of new research methodologies, data collection tools and publications as well as guidelines and SOPs for data enumerators.
9. Maintain close contacts with relevant authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, Governmentcounterparts, and other stakeholders on issues relevant to DTM implementation as required.
10. Cooperate with the IM/GIS Officer in the development, adaptation, and revision of information management tools that meet partners’ and other humanitarian actors’ needs in relation to DTM implementation.
11. Proofread and edit DTM publications.
12. Support the DTM Coordinator and IM Manager on the preparation of reports and analyses in accordance with the agreed template and structures.
13. Support in determining relevant information for inclusion and report development for all DTMreports.
14. Translate the DTM documents (reports, methodologies, letters, etc.) from English to Portuguese and from Portuguese to English upon request and as per the planning established by the DTM Coordinator.
15. Support the DTM Coordination Officer in the supervision of field assessments to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required.
16. Facilitate the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl’s and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within all DTM activities.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Information Management, 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

• Previous experience in reporting and data analysis, possibly in emergency contexts;
• Experience in data collection, research, and report writing;
• Experience working in international organizations and the humanitarian community;
• Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance;
• Numerical skills and experience in data analysis and data visualization;
• Experience writing technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets; and,
• Strong computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing; Advance knowledge of Excel, Word, Adobe Suite.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies;
• Excellent knowledge of the IOM project management cycle;
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English and Portuguese;
• Strong computer skills; and,
• Proven high-level representation skills, such as speaking at meetings and providing situational analysis.

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Portuguese and any other regional languages 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. 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.