Iraq: DTM Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix)

Position Title : DTM Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix)

Duty Station : Erbil, Iraq

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 05 April 2018

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Senior Emergency Coordinator, and in liaison with relevant Programme Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for management and coordination of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Programme, and other IM and research projects related to population movements across Iraq.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring Programme (DTM Programme), including emergency related tracking activities of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) of IDPs and Returnees.

2. Set up DTM mechanisms, including flow monitoring, site assessments and other information gathering systems. Design population tracking methodologies and other assessments tools in order to capture the fluid IDPs and returnee movement trends.

3. Coordinate Field data collection through RART teams, Information Management operational aspects including the Database and the Geographical Information System (GIS) sections. Supervise the correlation of data collected to facilitate the mapping and analysis of displacement and return data for all the projects in Iraq.

4. Represent the DTM programme at the Inter Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG), and provide timely population displacement data and analyses to critically inform the emergency response and Iraq humanitarian strategic documents in close coordination with OCHA and the Information Management Working Group (IMWG).

5. Coordinate governmental capacity building activities in partnership with statistical offices at the regional and federal level, and design IM packages to support emergency coordination bodies established by the government to lead the humanitarian efforts countrywide.

6. Lead the research unit to design and implement large scale assessments and thematic surveys as per programme needs in coordination with other departments, promote their dissemination and usage among humanitarian and governmental stakeholders.

7. Coordinate IM support to emergency operations related to migration crisis including on data management, production of information products, and design and implementation of technological solution for IM purposes.

8. Organize appropriate trainings for displacement monitoring team on issues related to population movements, including definitions, numbers and trends, impact on receiving populations, human rights concerns and basic humanitarian needs.

9. Ensure the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl's and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within all IDPs/returnee activities, and promote the usage and dissemination of DTM Protection enhanced indicators through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other referral mechanisms.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Social Sciences, Information Management 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

• Experience in Information Management or Disaster Risk management;

• Experience in the development and implementation of population database a distinct advantage;

• Working experience in the region is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Note

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.

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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 April 2018 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 23.03.2018 to 05.04.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/01 (P) - DTM Coordinator(DisplacementTrackingMatrix)(P3)-Erbil,Iraq (55291454) Released

Posting: Posting NC55301430 (55301430) Released