Back Data Coordinator IDMC

Generic responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse internal displacement by conflict, violence and disasters in a sub-region 
• Upload data on internal displacement into IDMC database in strict adherence to IDMC’s standards for frequency, consistency and accuracy
• Contribute to the analyses of displacement trends in the sub-region
• Contribute to the technical development of IDMC’s monitoring tools 
• Maintain and expand IDMC’s network of partners in the sub-region
• Support efforts to strengthen partners’ capacities to monitor and analyse internal displacement
• Support institutional projects when necessary

  Specific responsibilities: 

  Data and analysis

  • Detect internal displacement events for the sub-region by conducting thorough monitoring of all displacement situations reported by different sources, including national and local government institutions, UN agencies, regional organisations, national and international NGOs, research institutes, media, etc.
  • Collect, triangulate and curate data and information related to events triggering displacement.
  • Upload all data collected onto IDMC’s database, adhering to the standards agreed upon within the Monitoring Team, and propose recommended estimates for each event.
  • Ensure that caveats and limitations of a figure or a source are clearly documented.
  • Identify displacement trends and analysis including documenting data gaps and challenges.
  • Provide weekly updates on the key situations driving internal displacement in the sub-region.
  • Connect and engage with data providers and other data partners to assess the method and validity of the data obtained.
  • Contribute to the drafting and review of a range of IDMC reporting products, such as the Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID), Mid-Year Update, regional reports, Quarterly Snapshots, Figures Analyses, country profiles, blogs, research reports, technical papers, talking points, etc.
  • Identify gaps, trends and questions in the region that may require further research, partner engagement or capacity strengthening.

    Partner engagement

    • Act as IDMC’s sub-regional expert and lead on displacement data-related engagement with governments, UN agencies, civil society, and academia.
    • Support the peer review of reporting products by in-country and regional partners.
    • Identify opportunities to increase the visibility of partners’ data and work – e.g., through IDUs, Global Repository of Good Practices, or participation in IDMC research.
    • Support the dissemination of findings and analysis with relevant actors in the sub-region. 

      Capacity strengthening

      • Identify opportunities and support efforts to strengthen governments’and other partners’’ capacities in view of addressing data gaps and/or improving the quality of available data. This may involve providing feedback to data collection tools; advocating for the collection or reporting of certain displacement metrics or indicators; preparing capacity strengthening materials; supporting the organisation of capacity strengthening workshops; and/or facilitating peer learning opportunities between partners.
      • Work in close collaboration with the capacity strengthening team in implementation of any capacity strengthening-related activities to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, consistency of delivery of services and monitoring, evaluation of these services.
      • Support capacity strengthening team in in-depth capacity strengthening activities in the sub-region as relevant.

        Other responsibilities

        • Provide user feedback on information management tools and processes.
        • Where appropriate, travel to support projects, capacity strengthening, or partner engagement.

          Professional competencies for this position:

          • Master’s degree in international affairs, social sciences, displacement, migration, humanitarian or development studies, information science, statistics or related field
          • At least 3-5 years of experience in research, data collection and quantitative data analysis
          • Demonstrated experience working with databases and information management systems
          • Demonstrated skills and experience in processing, reviewing and uploading large amounts of data 
          • Highly organised and rigorous information curator, with demonstrated ability to organise and identify relevant information, and to conduct desk reviews of secondary literature
          • Attentive to detail and thoroughness in day-to-day work
          • Significant experience brokering and maintaining relationships with various types of institutions and technical sectors
          • Collaborative working style and a strong team player
          • Solutions-oriented with positive attitude towards resolving problems
          • Political acumen
          • Excellent presentation and communication skills
          • Organisational and time management skills - can perform well under pressure and ability to deliver under tight deadlines when necessary

            Context related skills, knowledge and experience: 

            📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

            ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

            • Solid understanding of the sub-region and operational experience working on either conflict or disastersrelated displacement 
            • Understanding of normative and operational frameworks related to internal displacement and response challenges in the context of conflict, violence, and disasters
            • Experience working on data standards, databases and information management systems
            • Strong skills and experience in analysing and reviewing data to produce concise analytical products
            • Competence in the use of Word, Excel, databases and online research tools for the collection, organisation and analysis of information
            • Knowledge of Python, R and other statistical softwares an asset.
            • Fluent and excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
            • Fluency in Chinese, Japanese, or Hindi is a asset

              Behavioral competencies 

              • Planning and delivering results
              • Working with people
              • Analysing
              • Communicating with impact and respect
              • Initiating action and change 
              • Influencing

                What we offer

                • Duty station: Kampala Country Office
                • Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
                • Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
                • Salary/benefits: grade 7 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
                • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
                • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
                • Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

                  Important information about the application process

                  • Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
                  • Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only.
                  • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
                  • We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

                    Please Note:

                    1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
                    2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
                    3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
                    4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.Employer Description The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. 
                       At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
                       Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • Treat everyone with respect and dignity • Contribute to building a safe environment for all • Never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • Always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

                       Organization Description

                       The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the world’s authoritative source of data and analysis on internal displacement. Since our establishment in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), we offer a rigorous, transparent and independent service to the international community, and inform policy and operational decisions to improve the lives of people living in, or at risk of, internal displacement.

                       With a team of more than 30 people in Geneva and an annual budget of over 5 million USD, we monitor more than 130 countries in the world for which we provide verified, consolidated and multi-sourced estimates of the number of people internally displaced or at risk of becoming displaced by conflict, violence, disasters and development projects. We complement this global data with interdisciplinary research into the drivers, patterns and impacts of internal displacement. Using this evidence, we provide tailor-made advice and support to inform global, regional and national policy-making. Our data and evidence are published on our website and via our Global Internal Displacement Database (http://www.internal-displacement.org/database/displacement-data). Our flagship report, the Global Report on Internal Displacement (https://www.internal-displacement.org/global-report/grid2020/), published every year in May, is the world reference on IDP statistics, featuring trends and thematic analyses, country and regional spotlights.