Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Assistant At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Assistant

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G-5

Type of Appointment: Special Vacancy Notice, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 26 March 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, it 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 environment. It is one of the factors that makes the organization qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. IOM sees that diversity is one of the organizational strengths.

IOM aims to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and beneficiaries) with dignity and respect.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office, direct supervision of the National Transition and Recovery Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will assist in DTM data collection and management, through reporting, research and analysis, editing, publication and dissemination of relevant quantitative and qualitative products in line with IOM’s policies, standards and commitment.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the overall implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in BARMM.

2. Support the research, analysis, and reporting on migration and displacement data to support the programme implementation of IOM and humanitarian and development partners.

3. Participate in field assessments with multi-sectorial data collection techniques to gather timely information about displacement, population mobility, movement flows, and any other source of data required.

4. Coordinate data collection with local partners to facilitate harmonized action at the field level.

5. Verify and monitor the quality of data collected and take corrective measures as required; perform quality control and verify consistency of the information being collected.

6. Participate in the development of work plans and activity schedules for data collection, processing, and analysis for all areas of agreed upon coverage for each round of the data collection.

7. Prepare dashboards and narrative reports for all areas of agreed upon coverage for each round of the data collection.

8. Provide training and support to relevant partners on data collection and analysis based on the DTM methodology and tools to facilitate a harmonized comprehension of data collection methodology, data collection software (Kobo), questionnaire vocabulary, and data protection standards.

9. Keep abreast of all stakeholders and interagency assessments, reports, and relevant material related to Internally Displaced Persons

10. Carry out all data collection activities are in line with IOM’s Data Protection Principles.

11. Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Political or Social Sciences, Information Management, Statistics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School degree with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in field level data collection, including surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions.
• Experience conducting training and supervising enumerators / data collection exercises.
• Knowledge of Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo technology.
• Experience liaising with government authorities and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of BARMM context (cultural, social, and political).
• Knowledge on IM and data principles.

Skills

• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerBI).
• Skills on GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop, Server and Online is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in BARMM language is an advantage.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 1

• Develop and promote effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• 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.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.