Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Data Hub Coordinator, the Senior Data Management Associate will focus on supporting coherent, coordinated, efficient collection, analysis, and utilization of data across the Region, adhering to IOM and UN Data standards (data protection principles, GDI data foundations, UN Data Strategy) and technical tools (Central Data Warehouse, Data Dictionary, DTM Data Kit).
Data Collection and Management:
1. Support the rollout and implementation of standardized data collection tools and protocols
with Country Office data focal points and ensure alignment with IOM data standards, policy, and technical tools.
2. Oversee and support the setup and configuration of data collection systems for Country Office data collection activities.
3. Ensure data quality through rigorous data collection, monitoring, cleaning, and validation processes, in line with GDI’s institutional guidance.
4. Consolidate data from various sources into the central data warehouse (and when relevant into a regional data warehouse), in line with GDI’s systems .
5. Provide surge data support capacities when needed by Country Offices.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
6. Provide clean and usable datasets to support in-depth data analysis for reports, dashboards, and visualizations aligned with IOM strategic priorities.
7. Support the development and maintenance of data dictionaries and metadata of various data collection activities ongoing in the Region.
8. Support the data visualization work of the Regional Data Hub by bringing mapping and/or coding capacities.
Capacity Building:
9. Conduct training sessions for national staff on data management, analysis, and visualization techniques.
10. Support the development of training materials and user guides.
Coordination and Collaboration:
11. Collaborate with Regional and Country Offices to ensure data consistency and comparability.
Innovation:
12. Explore and implement new data technologies and methodologies to improve data management practices.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, information systems, or a related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in data management, mapping, and data systems in the humanitarian or development sector is required; experience working with data engineers is desirable.
• Technology proficiency in data-relevant tools (Excel, Azure, Fabric), SQL, Python or R, GIS (i.e., ArcGIS), data warehousing, and statistical software is required.
• Thematic (migration, displacement,…) and operational field experience, including data collection, is required. Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant technical experience is desirable.
• External and internal communication skills that foster strong teamwork and cross-unit collaboration (required, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, including the development of results matrices;
• External and internal communication skills fostering strong teamwork and cross-unit collaboration;
• Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays strong understanding of technical area;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; and,
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.