Duty Station : Kabul, Afghanistan
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
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; 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 direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator - Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) of IOM Afghanistan, the successful candidate will be responsible in supporting and assisting the DTM Programme Coordination with all information management, geospatial analysis, and reporting obligations arising under the DTM project. S/he will also contribute to and facilitate project development, management, coordination and implementation.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support data analysis and preparation of regular reports of DTM’s core products, facilitating the unit’s delivery of quality reports and publications within the set deadlines in coordination with the Global DTM Team in Geneva and Regional Office Bangkok,
Utilize ArcGIS, InDesign, Excel, Power BI, or equivalent software to support the development of DTM public reports and information products, which include data analysis, maps and infographics, coherent report structure and appropriate contextualization.
Ensure the harmonization of DTM data and reports with other DTM information products(interactive tools, maps, web portal, social media presence, media outreach, etc.).
Undertake spatial analyses, cross-analysing migration and multisectoral geospatial data, and prepare visualizations, dashboards and information products using GIS-related software and systems to meet specific, thematic needs.
Develop geospatial modelling and analysis and undertake digitization and geo-referencing.
Develop, customize and maintain discipline-specific GIS (maps, tables, etc.).
Uphold the integration of IOM’s data protection principles and best practices on humanitarian data protection and ethical use of data across all Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data management, sharing and dissemination activities. Bring issues of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor.
Provide secondary support in project development, including contributing to the preparation of project interim and final reports and project proposals, budgets, results matrices, and work plans.
Provide secondary support in programme implementation, administration and monitoring and evaluation, tracking progress and following up on targets and deadlines.
Undertake duty travel, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to project implementation, coordination, staff training and liaison with partners.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Demography, 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 working in international organizations and the humanitarian community; supporting complex emergency duty station;
• Experience in data collection, research, and report writing;
• Experience writing technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis, and compiling diverse datasets;
• Strong computer background, including experience with relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing, GIS, graphic design and desktop publishing; • Experience in the development and implementation of population databases a distinct advantage;
• Experience in project development, management, implementation, coordination, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in relevant issues such as migration, displacement, humanitarian assistance, reintegration and development would be an asset.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Dari, Pasto, 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. 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.
This vacancy is archived.