Duty Station : Gaziantep, Turkey
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine 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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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:
Following the adoption of the 2014 UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2165, United Nations (UN) agencies and their partners were authorized to provide Cross-Border humanitarian assistance inside Syria. The protracted nature of the Syrian conflict, in combination with mass displacements throughout the year, a rapidly evolving security situation with variant regional actors in control, it is imperative that the humanitarian community in Syria be equipped with the means to conduct independent, needs analysis based on impartial assessments and diversified, data sources, such that the delivery of aid is needs-based with prioritization applied to those people most in need.
Under the overall supervision of head of sub-office East, Southeast, Mediterranean (ESEM) Turkey Region and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator in Gaziantep, the successful candidate will act as a key member of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Syria emergency Response Team and will provide technical management to various thematic research projects implemented).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage project portfolio on key thematic areas such as socioeconomic , shelter, livelihood and return portfolio, which will involve liaison with key stakeholders - including UN clusters, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), and other humanitarian partners - in order to collectively design key indicators, surveys and other forms of data collection in order to fill data gaps according to sectoral needs.
In close coordination with Senior Program Coordinator, lead and coordinate the internal data analysis, product-building and dissemination strategy of all products which fall under the relevant thematic areas.
Responsible for delivering presentations, on topics which will range from programmatic activities to key findings from data collection activities across the country, to a wide array of key stakeholders, both local and international, including government offices and donors, as well as active humanitarian partners, including INGOs, UN clusters, and working groups.
Under the thematic research project portfolio, lead coordination with the project support unit (PSU) Information Management unit (IM) and reporting and research unit (R&R) in order to support the Senior Program Coordinator in compiling and maintaining a detailed database of all project activities – both programmatic and administrative – in order to feed project reports and proposals.
In close coordination with Senior Program Coordinator, take the lead on drafting and finalizing project proposals, interim and final reports for donors and the regional office, based on the program objectives and strategic visions as well as the workplans set by project agreements.
Lead and guide the production of specific project products, which will include the survey design, data analysis, product design, and data uptake strategy, as well as ensuring that products meet the program’s quality standards.
Wherever relevant, ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues, such as protection, gender-mainstreaming and disability into all project activities.
Conduct analysis of quantitative data and findings of collected data and determine relevant information for inclusion in reports.
Ensure the integration of data protection principles and best practices on humanitarian data protection and ethical use of data across all project data management, sharing and dissemination activities;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Development, Humanitarian Affairs, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in international organizations, humanitarian community and familiarity with the Syrian conflict and humanitarian response;
• Experience in liaising, negotiating and cooperating with national/international institutions and
NGOs, UN clusters and other stakeholders;
• Excellent experience in data analysis and statistics;
• Experience in Displacement Tracking Matrix DTM or DTM like projects and needs identification /assessment projects;
• Demonstrated computer literacy expertise, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, especially in using InDesign and Illustrator to create and edit reports/products;
• Experience in writing donor documents, including proposals, mid-term and final reports.
• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare and oversee clear and concise reports and concisely present findings to a wide audience.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Stata and/or R.
• Knowledge of the Syria Emergency Response and an understanding of regional displacement and return trends.
• Proven conceptualization, analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent coordination skills and competencies with the ability to facilitate high quality of information sharing across humanitarian network.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a challenging environment.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working Knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.