Senior DTM Associate (Analysis and Assessment)

Ukraine

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Ukraine
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-7, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Migration
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Population matters (trends and census)
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Officer (Area Coordination), the incumbent will support the implementation, coordination, analysis and reporting of IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments. The role contributes to one or more assessment workstreams and supports the monitoring of humanitarian mobility and needs assessments. The incumbent will assist with data processing, quality checks, and analytical outputs and the preparation of presentations and products used for humanitarian preparedness and response in Ukraine.

Responsibilities

  1. In coordination with the National Officer (Area Coordination), support the implementation and monitoring of data flows so that information collected by the Data & Analytics unit is processed and analyzed in a timely and reliable manner. 
  2. Support the implementation and monitoring of data flows for mobility and needs assessments, including data collection cleaning, validation, analysis and preparation for dissemination.
  3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, data dictionaries, sampling frames and analysis plans; incorporating protection, AAP and gender considerations as guided.
  4. Assist in coordinating the preparation of analytical reports and rapid updates (e.g., flash notes, situation overviews, dashboards and maps) in line with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
  5. Contribute to the preparation and routine updating of dashboards and data visualisations (e.g., Power BI/ArcGIS/interactive web products), providing clear narratives and key findings for users.
  6. Support the implementation of DTM assessments, including contributing to the identification and prioritisation of monitoring points and target locations, in coordination with OCHA, clusters, and operational partners.
  7. Contribute to data quality processes, including field spot-checks, application of validation rules, back-checks and routine data audits.
  8. Liaise with OCHA, clusters/working groups (DCG, HOCG, Protection, CCCM, Shelter/NFI, etc.), government counterparts and partners to share information, align indicators where possible and facilitate the use of DTM data for planning and response.
  9. Support planning and delivery of capacity-building activities for IOM staff and partners on DTM methodologies, field procedures, mobile data collection (e.g., KOBO/ODK), data protection and responsible data sharing.
  10. Provide clear, timely responses to internal and external data requests and support the preparation of briefings; participate in coordination meetings as required by the supervisor.
  11. Contribute to the refinement of methodological tools and internal procedures within the Data & Analytics/DTM unit to address evolving information needs.
  12. Promote compliance with IOM’s Data Protection Principles  by applying basic risk-mitigation steps, aggregation and anonymisation measures prior to data sharing, in line with established guidance.
  13. Keep the supervisor informed of progress, challenges and operational needs, and suggest adjustments to workflows when required.
  14. Support the preparation of project proposals, budgets, concept notes and communication products and monitoring frameworks, contributing relevant data inputs and analysis.
  15. Coordinate analytical workstreams assigned by supervisor, contributing to production schedules, peer review processes and documentation of methods, code and metadata.
  16. Support recruitment, orientation and tasking of enumerators/field teams (including third-party monitoring where relevant) and participate in duty travel for field coordination and quality-check activities.
  17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education
  • High school diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Statistics, IT or data science, Political or other Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
 
Experience
  • Experience supporting quantitative data analysis on medium to large datasets.
  • Experience contributing to automated data processing or data-flow routines is an advantage. 
  • Experience working in humanitarian or development settings is desirable.
  • Experience supporting programmes involving migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an advantage.
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of analytical methods to support their application in routine assesments.
Skills
  • Practical ability to use at least one statistical or data-analysis tool (Python, SPSS, R or STATA) and assist colleagues in basic functions. 
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets and databases.
  • Understanding of the data requirements in humanitarian and recovery programming, and familiarity with related methodological frameworks and tools (IASC, IRIS, DTM and others) is an advantage.
Languages
  • For all applicants, fluency in English and Ukrainian  is required (oral and written).
 
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  2. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  3. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  4. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  5. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  6. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  7. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  8. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-7
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