Senegal: Regional Information Management Officer

Position Title : Regional Information Management Officer

Duty Station : Dakar, Senegal

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

Closing Date : 04 October 2016

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.

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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and

the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Emergency and Post Crisis (EPC) Specialist, in close coordination with respective units in headquarters (HQs) and under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Central and West Africa. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) funded regional project “Building Capacities of Governments to Prepare for, Respond to and Manage Crisis-Induced Displacement and Improving Understanding of Mobility Patterns in ECOWAS countries”. In particular, s/he will implement the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and information management component of the project in the selected priority countries to increase understanding of forced migration movements and migration corridors among Government officials and other actors.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Plan for and implement the DTM and information management component of the OFDA regional project in coordination with concerned country offices and with IOM DTM Unit in Geneva.

2. Within the scope of IOM DTM methodologies for capturing data on displaced population

(including mobility tracking assessments, flow monitoring surveys and registration), support missions in the roll out methodologies and standardized tools (e.g. survey database design, population movement tracking systems, etc.) and make adaptations to fit the context whilst meeting the information needs of IOM, the governments, and humanitarian partners.

1. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements for DTM implementation and reporting; ensure constant updates to work plans, expenditures, and budget allocations. Provide information and assist with arrangements required for the engagement of contractors.

2. Provide analysis of available data and produce regular DTM reports and other information outputs for dissemination to government counterparts and humanitarian partners.

3. Develop and support, in coordination with country missions, operational partnerships with central and local authorities, service providers, agencies, and NGO partners for the proper implementation of DTM activities at national and district levels. Support relationship-building/enhancement with UN agencies, international NGOs, and others for the purpose of improving the quality and relevance of information analysis.

4. Participate in relevant meetings and undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and set up of new project/programmes, as required; update colleagues regularly.

5. Ensure the integration of gender perspective and attention to specific needs of vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, children as well as other highly vulnerable groups within all emergency and transition activities.

6. Ensure that all data collection, storage, analysis and dissemination is in line with IOM’s data protection principles.

7. Ensure proper communication of project implementation in collaboration with the communication unit in Dakar and with the DTM Support team in HQs.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Geography, Statistics, Social Studies, Economics 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, project management and implementation;

• Experience in DTM or related information management activities and IOM is an advantage;

• Working experience in conflict or post-conflict context is also an advantage;

• Experience working in international organizations, humanitarian community and familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese 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.

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.

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 04 October 2016 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 21.09.2016 to 04.10.2016

Requisition: SVN 2016/106 (P) - Regional Information Management Officer (P3) - Dakar, Senegal

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