Displacement Tracking Matrix Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Displacement Tracking Matrix Officer

Duty Station: Guatemala City, Guatemala

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: 16 May 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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct technical supervision of the Information Management Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the relevant units at the Regional Office in San Jose, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Unit at Headquarters and the Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD), the DTM Officer will support the coordination and implementation of DTM activities within the framework of the “Action and support to avert, minimize and address displacement related to climate change in Guatemala” (PAMAD) project.

The DTM Officer will also provide support to the mission’s on-going information management activities. This will include supporting the coordination and implementation of the mission’s DTM’s data collection activities (including capacity-building on key thematic areas), data analysis and the development of reports and other required information products.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support for the coordination and implementation of the information management activities in the framework of the PAMAD project and for other on-going information management initiatives in the mission.
2. In close coordination with the Information Management Unit, conduct data cleaning andanalysis for the DTM-related activities of the PAMAD project, and for other data collection activities, as required.
3. In close collaboration with relevant actors, produce information products and other required reports for the PAMAD project (including the development of a report with baseline data on disaster displacement) and for different on-going data collection activities in the mission.
4. In close coordination with relevant government counterparts, the Platform on DisasterDisplacement (PDD) and other key stakeholders, support the development of a national disaster displacement data framework.
5. Support the development and design of data collection tools and methodologies, including the development of a common toolkit for the collection and analysis of disaster-related displacements, their testing and deployment in the field.
6. Provide guidance and coordination support for field assessments and conduct trainings for enumerators and other key stakeholders in order to gather timely baseline data on disaster-displacement, population mobility, vulnerabilities of people on the move etc.
7. Support in the organization of capacity-building activities for different key stakeholders(including for government counterparts) on topics related to DTM, data collection operations in disaster-displacement contexts, data protection standards and reporting.
8. Liaise and coordinate regularly on Information Management efforts and overall data processing, managing and analysis initiatives with the Regional Office and the DTM global team to facilitate synergies, with a specific focus on disaster-displacement related initiatives.
9. Participate in various DTM, Information Management and Disaster Displacement related meetings, events and relevant working groups at the national, regional and global levels.
10. Undertake field visits to intervention areas to assess data collection activities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Political or Social Science, Law 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

• Experience in Information Management in humanitarian operations, in the coordination of information flows and data collection methodologies (sampling, quantitative and qualitative data collection tools etc), as well as data management (including data collection, storage, cleaning and data analysis);
• Experience working with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) a strong plus;
• Experience writing technical information products, translating data to technical information products (reports, dashboards etc) and compiling diverse datasets;
• Experience and skills to analyze statistical information, expertise on data processing and analysis software and advantage;
• Experience in coordinating information management initiatives with government counterparts a key asset;
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus;
• Experience in coordinating efforts with government counterparts;
• Experience with handling confidential data.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to produce timely and informative information products in humanitarian emergencies and/or major data collection operations;
• Ability to compile and holistically analyze diverse datasets;
• Knowledge in data visualization and information design skills.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).

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 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.