Regional Coordinator (DTM)

Position Title : Regional Coordinator (DTM)

Duty Station : Vienna, Austria

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 10 May 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:

Almost eight years after the onset of the crisis in eastern Ukraine, the level of intensity across the entirety of country has escalated. With violence now spread country-wide, internal displacement has reached approximately 6.5 million people since 24th February, and this is likely to increase as fighting continues to intensify, including targeting of civilian and residential infrastructure. New waves of displacement and the deteriorating living conditions of the most vulnerable will continue to exacerbate in the current context.

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Emergency Coordinator Ukraine, the direct supervision of the Regional Migration Data Officer and the technical supervision of the DTM Global Coordinator, the Regional Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)) will be responsible for the management, set-up, implementation and coordination of displacement monitoring activities in neighboring and secondary displacement countries affected by the Ukraine crisis.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualize, support the setup and implementation of displacement monitoring activities in the countries affected by refugee and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) displacement in the context of Ukraine crisis.

2. Establish, manage and coordinate multi-layered field data collection techniques to gather and analyze timely information on refugees and TCNs displacement patterns (including secondary movements), needs and intentions relevant for humanitarian, programmatic and policy response.

3. Supervise and coordinate the activities in the countries affected by Ukrainian refugee and TCNs arrivals to ensure interoperability of the collected data across different countries and regions.

4. Coordinate with Regional Thematic Specialist and relevant International Organization for Migration (IOM) Units and Departments to ensure that the developed tools and collected data correspond to their information needs and can feed into direct humanitarian and programmatic response and/or policy development.

5. Develop and produce required reports and information products including, but not limited to, the analytical and statistical reports, dashboards, displacement profiles, maps, and other relevant products for internal and external use.

6. Manage and take action to improve Information Management operational and technical aspects and ensure proper dissemination of product to internal and external stakeholders.

7. Represent the IOM in various coordination structures, including UN and inter-agency fora to inform discussions and improve data collection and information management on refugee and TCNs displacement patterns.

8. Ensure that all data collection and analysis activities performed under the DTM programmes are in line with the IOM Data Protection Principles and Guidelines.

9. Manage programme staff, participate in recruitment processes, develop and organize training for staff on project and technical activities, set objectives and evaluate performance, and participate in the resolution of staffing issues.

10. 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 five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies;

• Experience in the development and implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix

(DTM) or similar assessment and information management activities;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies;

• Experience in the development and implementation of population databases a distinct advantage;

• Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, and humanitarian assistance would be an asset.

Skills

• Statistical analysis (STATA, SPSS, etc);

• Experience working in graphic softwares (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

InDesign, PowerBi);

• Experience working in international organizations and the humanitarian community;

• Data collection, research, and report writing;

• Drafting technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets;

• Strong computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing.

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 is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of

Ukrainian 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 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 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.