VN 039 2024 DTM Area Coordination Associate, G5 – Atbara, Sudan At International Organization for Migration

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix regularly monitors displacement and mobility across Sudan, including the needs and movement intentions of displaced populations, in order to provide humanitarian partners with accurate information in order to facilitate programming.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and direct supervision of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities, including emergency related tracking and monitoring of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees.
2. Participate in relevant meetings and undertake duty travel relating to project/program assessment, liaison with counterparts including A/ICCG, HAC and OCHA.
3. Assist in the coordination and follow-up of DTM Enumerators deployed in the field offices to ensure regular updates of DTM data.
4. Lead meetings and workshops and handle routine administrative tasks of DTM Enumerators.
5. Visit lDPs and returnee communities and gather information on their number, location, background, and other basic data as requested for different IOM programs.
6. Collect the information on humanitarian needs through close coordination with counterparts, IDPs and returnee community leaders.
7. Prepare material, working papers and tablets for data collection activities and submit to DTM Information Management Unit.
8. Advise and keep supervisor aware of evolving mobility dynamics.
9. Respond to information requests and inquiries from the DTM Reporting Unit.
10. Report to direct supervisor on implementation status, including the progress, irregularities, and shortfalls.
11. In case incumbent may be required to handle petty cash or operation advance he/she has to report regularly on expenses and submit proper supporting documentation in accordance with IOM guidelines.
12. Conduct regular new and refresher trainings for the enumerators and other stakeholders on updated methods for tracking and monitoring population.
13. Support partnership with local authorities to ensure data triangulation and regular update of ongoing activities in different states are streamlined at state level.
14. Support and guide the DTM field team to conduct DTM data collection activities.
15. Establish flow monitoring/context monitoring in the designated areas.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Migration Studies, Anthropology, or a related discipline (e.g., Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field) with three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or
• High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Work experience in project implementation, data collection, and organizing working groups (enumerators).
• Work experience in displacement and migration field support.
• Experience in data validation.

Skills

• Coordination and team leadership
• Data collection and validation
• Management skills
• Ability to explain DTM methodologies
• Proven knowledge of migration-related issues particularly regarding the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills; including sharp attention to detail and ability to juggle competing work streams

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these 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 – behavioral 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 of 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.