Reporting and Research Officer

Position Title: Reporting and Research Officer

Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar

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: 05 July 2023

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; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

IOM has been present in Myanmar since 2005 and is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees, internally displaced people (IDP), victims of trafficking, stranded migrants, and other vulnerable migrants.

As a result of the multifaceted crises faced in Myanmar in 2021, emergency and humanitarian needs have been increasing across the country. There has been an identified need for better data on population mobility, displacement and multisectoral needs to support the humanitarian response. As such, IOM aims to support this effort through its Population Mobility and Needs Tracking (PMNT) programme.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the Reporting and Research Officer will be responsible for supporting the PMNT programme in reporting and research related tasks.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In close coordination with the global and regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) teams and the Regional Data Hub (RDH) and Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) units of IOM’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), produce regular and ad hoc reports and related outputs for data collected by PMNT to be submitted to donors, response partners, counterparts, and HQs.
2. Contribute to regular reporting on and dissemination of information gathered through the PMNT in a timely and quality manner.
3. Support the collection and sharing of humanitarian knowledge; thoroughly report on data and information received from the field and generate relevant documents offering a comprehensive picture of migration flows, related needs, and their impacts on humanitarian and development conditions and related regional and global policies.
4. Conduct research, analysis and support the preparation of regular project narratives, concept notes, proposals, and interim and final project reports, according to IOM and donor formats, as required.
5. Provide technical support and guidance in developing and implementing projects, strategies and activities with research and knowledge components.
6. Contribute to the development of data collection and methodological frameworks for quantitative and qualitative research to support and help enhance IOM’s PMNT Mobility and Needs Assessments, Flow Monitoring, and thematic household surveys, including analysis and visualization of incoming data and information.
7. With a focus on research and knowledge outputs, assist in the identification of new project opportunities, consistent with expressed Government and member states’ needs and IOM’s mandate and strategy in Myanmar, as well as assist in the development of project proposals.
8. Support capacity-building efforts to help strengthen existing reporting and research mechanisms and improve Monitoring & Evaluation within the PMNT team.
9. Liaise with IOM’s field colleagues, donor counterparts and partners on relevant reporting and research issues, opportunities, tools and initiatives.
10. Undertake duty travel, as required, to participate in field operations and/or support staff training on reporting and research processes.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Science, International Development, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
• University degree on the above subject with four years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in field data collection and assessment operations;
• Experience in research, particularly quantitative and qualitative methods; and,
• Experience producing publications, reports, data visualizations, visibility materials, and other similar documents.

Skills

• Excellent composition, drafting and editing skills;
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including spreadsheets and wordprocessing required;
• Experience working with graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop is a distinct advantage;
• Experience working with statistical software (e.g. Statistical Package for the Social Science(SPSS), STATA, or R), SQL databases, GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS and QGIS), and data visualization software (e.g. PowerBI) is a distinct advantage;
• Good knowledge of relevant migration-related issues, such as labour migration, displacement, humanitarian assistance, and development; and,
• Good organizational skills and analytical and creative thinking.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Burmese or other national languages of Myanmar 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

The successful candidate will initially be assigned to Bangkok, Thailand pending completion of visa formalities. Upon granting of the visa, the incumbent will transfer to Yangon, Myanmar.

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.

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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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.