OIM recruits 01 Information Management Officer (DTM and GIS)

 Position Title :  Information Management Officer (DTM and GIS)

Duty Station  :   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  :   01 March 2020

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; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency and Post Crisis Coordinator in Addis Ababa and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the supervision of information management, participate in the creation of information management and Geographic Information System (GIS)  products related to all of the DTM tools in place.  S/he will supervise the information management teams and contribute to strengthening the capacity of these teams both at the Country Office as well as the field level.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and coordinate the work of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Information Management (IM) / Geographic Information System (GIS) Database (DB) unit including workload distribution among staff, ensuring that deadlines are met and that deliverables are in line with agreed standards.

2. Propose, contribute to the design of and implement geographic data management systems and workflows to be utilized by the entire DTM IM/GIS/DB team and propose actions to improve the GIS data quality.

3. Produce and validate all GIS outputs and similar products and ensure that they follow the field’s best practices.

4. Perform quality control and quality assurance tasks in relation to GIS data (aligning with United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) etc.) to facilitate high quality throughout the entire data management pipeline from the moment of collection to publication.

5. Communicate with partners including UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Government bodies and others in matters related to data and information management, sharing and publication.

6. Assist in developing and conduct training modules for the stakeholders as required for the implementation of information management mechanisms to facilitate smooth roll out.

7. Participate in inter-agency information management working groups/meetings and support in liaising with external partners locally in relation to information management needs and coordination.

8. Assist in the strengthening of information management tools and provide technical inputs into ongoing information management initiatives and partnerships.

9. Support the gathering, management, storing and sharing of knowledge and data.

10. Support the design and content management in the internal and external sharing platforms.

11. Implement the integrated mechanism for data gathering and information management across all activities to ensure accurate and reliable data is collected, stored and submitted in a timely manner.

12. Facilitate the effective use of the designated information systems, such as the DTM websites and application tools and other databases to manage the implementation of information management mechanisms.

13. Facilitate timely preparation and generation of local level information products and support on information sharing and dissemination through all relevant channels.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management/Information Systems, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences 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 the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing and analysing data to generate information products; • In depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information systems;

• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making;

• Proven skills to analyse statistical information;

• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and operating procedures;

• Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis and vice versa;

• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;

• Experience with handling confidential data;

• Demonstrated team building and information management skills;

• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies;

• Understanding of relational data theory;

• Advanced data visualization and information design skills.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

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 three 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 – 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 action 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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

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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 01 March 2020  at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitmentPosting period:

No Fees: 01.03.2020

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.