Information Management Officer (CCCM Shelter) (P2) Bangui, Central African Republic At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Information Management Officer (CCCM Shelter)

Duty Station: Bangui, Central African Republic

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 25 December 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; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator in Bangui, the Central African Republic (CAR), and in coordination with relevant units at Regional Office (RO) Dakar and Headquarters (HQ) including Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) and in close cooperation with the Resources Management Officer (RMO), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Unit and Field Security Officer (FST) in Bangui, the Information Management Officer (CCCM Shelter) will provide technical and administrative support for Information Management activities at the national level and help the Cluster Coordinator to ensure Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)/Shelter/Non-Food Items (NFIs) activities are in line with global cluster policies and strategic directions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a CCCM/Shelter/NFI Cluster focal point to facilitate linkages with various Cluster stakeholders, and provide technical inputs and guidance for cross-Cluster information management and analysis.
2. Provide technical recommendations to help strengthen field assessment mechanisms and contribute to the development, adaptation and dissemination of information management tools that meet Cluster needs.
3. Work closely with CCCM/Shelter/NFI for the implementation of cluster activities, particularly those with an information management component. Organize meetings at national and sub-office level. Provide training to cluster members. Check if site designs support protection and assistance to men, women, boys, and girls. Coordinate registration of displaced populations in communal settings, paying attention to gender, age, and diversity dimensions, and update the population registry.
4. Contribute to the development of training modules and deliver training to Cluster Partners on reporting mechanisms, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
5. Provide technical guidance and assistance to the information management staff.
6. Participate in the Inter-Cluster Information Management Working Group and other relevant working groups. Provide technical and administrative support for liaison with external partners as well as other IOM organizational units in relation to information management needs and coordination.
7. Provide technical recommendations and inputs for the elaboration of Humanitarian NeedsOverview (HNO) and Humanitarian Responses Plan (HRP).
8. Facilitate reporting and effective information sharing amongst partners, disaggregating data by age, gender, and other traits, and provide information outputs in the local language whenever feasible.
9. Provide technical and administrative assistance for coordination efforts with humanitarian partners, such as national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM, other international organizations, national authorities, and local structures.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences, Business Administration 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 coordination of information flows and data management including collecting, storing, verifying, validating, processing, and analysing data to generate information products;
• Experience in emergency and recovery humanitarian operations and familiarity with the humanitarian cluster systems, and camp management technical guidelines, standards, and indicators;
• Experience in the development and management of database applications;
• Experience in advanced data visualization and information design skills; and,
• Prior work experience with IOM or the UN system is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills with demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports;
• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies;
• Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis and vice versa;
• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures;
• Advanced data visualization and information design skills;
• Ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision making; and,
• Ability to deliver technical training to different audiences.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of English 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 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 background verification 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.