Niger: Consultant - Data Management

Position Title : Consultant - Data Management
Duty Station : Niamey, Niger
Classification : Consultant
Type of Appointment : Consultant, 3 months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 14 March 2017

Reference Code: CON 2017/10

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration
and 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.

Context:

For the past years, Niger has been one of the main countries of transit for migrants crossing
West Africa. IOM has been present in Niger since 2006 and has recently started monitoring
these mixed migration flows coming from various countries in the region. The drivers of these
current mixed migration flows include instability and conflict, social, economic and demographic
inequalities, environmental degradation, rights abuses, weak governance and failed migration
and asylum systems. The nature of the migration flows is similarly mixed, including persons in
need of international protection, economic migrants, vulnerable migrants whose journeys are
organized by exploitative migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks.

In view of this situation, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is expanding its data
collection activities at flow monitoring points in Niger and in the West Africa region.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager and the DTM Project Officer the data
management consultant will be responsible of the following activities, according to IOM’s
procedures:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In close coordination with the Information Management Unit and the Operations Unit in IOM
   Niger, manage the databases at the IOM transit centers. Ensure the relevant units receive
   information from the databases.
2. Implement processes of data extraction, data cleaning and data archiving for projects with
   information management components.
3. Implement training and supervision of registration and profiling staff while ensuring highest
   quality data entry standards.
4. Support field teams collecting data in field environments in timely and accurate data collection
   through trainings, supervision and field visits when necessary.
5. Assist with analysis and layout of data for effective presentation and communication.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of the IOM Information Management and DTM
   Strategies in Niger.
7. Design other databases and auxiliary systems for existing or new programs and projects
   within IOM Niger, as required.
8. Participate in reinforcement of the IM skills of IOM Niger staff members;
   9.Ensure of proper archiving/saving of the data collected and of the maintenance of the
   equipment used in the field as per established procedures;
9. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.
   Deliverables
   • Successfully process data required data (extract, clean, archive) during duration of
   consultancy.
   • Create information requests from the databases to inform program needs during duration of
   consultancy.
   • Analyze data for reporting during duration of consultancy.
   Required Qualifications and Experience:
   Education
   • Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science or a related field from an
   accredited academic institution; or
   • University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
   Experience
   • Minimum two years of experience using two or more of the following tools: Office, Access,
   Visual Basic, Java, ASP, SQL or Oracle.
   • Experience in the development and implementation of population database systems (such as
   registrations, census or surveys).
   • Experience with Windows Server software (NT/2000) in a multi-site environment, TCP/IP, MS
   Office, data analysis with Excel, ESRI ArcGIS.
   • Experience working in humanitarian organizations.
   • Experience in working in remote environments
   • Experience in managing and training data entry staff.
   Languages
   Fluency in French. Working knowledge of English is an advantage.
   Desirable Competencies:
   Behavioral
   • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
   • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
   • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
   • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
   • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
   • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
   stakeholders;
   • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
   self and others.
   • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
   responsibility;
   • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
   • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
   perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
   • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
   • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
   of IOM.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 14 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 02.03.2017 to 14.03.2017